Methods of Giving

Bequests

Donors may designate the ANA as a charitable beneficiary in a will. Some of the most common ways are:

• As a sole beneficiary

• As the beneficiary of a specific dollar amount

• As the beneficiary of a percentage of the estate

• As the beneficiary of the balance of an estate after other specific needs have been fulfilled

• As a contingent beneficiary in case other beneficiaries do not survive

Trusts

Trusts are gift arrangements that are made now and provide the donor or other designated beneficiaries with current or future income, as well as tax benefits. An example is a Charitable Remainder Trust.

Life Insurance

Donors can name the ANA as a beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy.

Retirement Plan

Donors can name the ANA as a beneficiary of an IRA or other retirement plan.

Real or Personal Property

A gift of all or a portion of a numismatic collection, for example, may be the preferred way to make a gift.