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 Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I create income with my gift?
  
  Yes! has many plans for gifts that pay you income. You can also provide income for a child, a grandchild, a parent, or a friend. That income can increase cash flow now and/or during retirement, pay for a college education, provide income for aging parents, or perhaps assist a loved one with special needs. You can also provide income to by using a charitable lead trust.
  
  

• I am unable to make a current gift, but I'd still like to support in the future. Any ideas?
  
  An easy and low-cost way to make a gift to is to include in your will or revocable trust. Gifts by will are a major source of endowment support at . Each individual legacy contributes to our financial strength and ability to meet the needs of our students and their families. If you have not already done so, please consider putting in your will or revocable trust. See our Bequest Language page for samples of how to do this. You can also designate the beneficiary of life insurance, annuities, or retirement-plan benefits.
  
  

• What asset should I use to make my gift?
  
  While cash or a check is a simple way to make a gift, you might want to consider the following:
  
  

  GIFT TYPE	POSSIBLE BENEFITS
  Cash	Current income-tax deduction Generate income
  Appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds	Elimination or reduction of capital-gain tax Current income-tax deduction Generate income
  Donate an interest in closely held or family business stock	Reduce the cost of passing the business to heirs Income- and estate-tax savings Generate income
  Make the owner and beneficiary of life insurance or annuities	Income- and estate-tax savings

  
  
  

• Can I direct how will use my gift?
  
  Most often the answer to this is “yes”!! Many donors direct that their gifts be used to support specific progrmas, or remember a loved one. Please be sure to discuss this when you make your gift.
  
  

• How will recognize my gift?
  

  Anyone making a planned gift to the DAV (ex. a bequest in a will or living trust; a charitable gift annuity; a charitable remainder trust; or a future beneficiary designation in your retirement plan or life insurance policy, is honored through the DAV Guardian Society. Of course, we will also honor any requests for gifts to be anonymous.

  Members receive a beautiful certificate of membership, a lapel pin, and a special recognition in the Guardian Society newsletter. Their names are also permanently recorded at DAV National Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.

  
  
  

• Why should I consider a gift to ?
  
  Gifts are made for many different reasons. Often gifts are made

  • To express gratitude for those who gave so much in defense of our freedom
  • To honor a loved one
  • To help build better lives for America's disabled veterans

  Please contact the Gift Planning Office for more information.