Outright Gifts of Cash or Securities: An outright gift in the form of cash or securities permits an immediate federal income tax deduction. Gifts of long-term appreciated securities offer additional benefits.

Bequests: Another way of giving is through your will. Suggested wording for a bequest might be as follows: 'I bequeath to (name of community, program or service) or (Kendal Charitable Funds, a not-for-profit Pennsylvania corporation, 1107 E. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348) the sum of $_____ (or % of your estate) to be used for its general purposes (or specify the particular community or purpose you wish to benefit).'

Planned Gifts: These are gifts made over a period of time, and are structured to meet your specific financial objectives while also benefiting Kendal. Planned gifts offer the significant advantages of favorable income, as well as savings on capital gains and estate taxes. These options allow donors to transfer cash or other assets to Kendal but retain an income from the assets for life. Such a gift can be earmarked for any community or purpose you wish. Please visit our Guide to Planned Giving.

Memorial Gifts: You may wish to make a contribution to Kendal in honor of someone of significance to you. Perhaps it is someone who has served the Kendal organization as a board or staff member. Perhaps it is someone who has had an interest in improving the lives of older adults.

You are welcome to make a donation online or download a printable donation form in PDF format. All gifts will be acknowledged and recognized.

MEET A FEW OF OUR DONORS

According to Kendal at Hanover residents Huntly and Ginia Allison: "One of the things we have done personally in planning for OUR future is to make Kendal the beneficiary of a charitable gift annuity. This has three advantages: it increases our income - it protects our children - and it provides substantial tax benefits. Our children all agree with our decision to do this, as it means that they will never have to worry about taking care of us. I suspect a gift annuity at Kendal would be a great idea for many."

Lathrop Communities residents Lisa and Harry Colt: "While there are many other worthy organizations, our life at Lathrop made us want to provide for our community here."