Ways to Give

A gift in your will—a bequest—is a favored method of giving that enables you to achieve your financial goals, maintain control of your assets, and benefit the Conservatory. Assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and tangible personal property, may be transferred to the Conservatory.

The IRA charitable rollover (also called the Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD) is a great way to make a tax-free gift to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

While you may transfer many of your assets through your will or living trust, a document called a beneficiary designation controls distribution of your retirement plans, life insurance policies, commercial annuities and a variety of financial accounts.

Support the Conservatory while generating income for yourself and your family. Learn how these gifts allow you to achieve both of these goals.

Make a substantial gift to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in the form of fixed annual payments and pass assets to your family or other heirs at reduced tax cost.

Donate your home, farm or a second home to the Conservatory and receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction, while retaining the right to live in your home for the rest of your life. If you itemize your deductions instead of taking the standard deduction you could save significant income taxes.