Gifts That Make an Impact Now

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) offers a simple, flexible and tax-efficient way to support Heifer Foundation or Heifer International. You can establish a new donor-advised fund or recommend a grant from your existing DAF to make an immediate impact.

You may also choose to name Heifer Foundation or Heifer International as the successor beneficiary of your DAF, or designate a portion of the remaining balance while leaving the rest to your loved ones. This allows your generosity to continue supporting our mission for years to come.

As with any planned gift, we encourage you to consult your tax advisor, attorney, or other financial professional to determine the charitable giving strategy that best aligns with your financial goals and estate plans.

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A donation of cash is a simple and effective way to create your legacy with Heifer. You benefit from a charitable tax credit while you have an immediate impact on our mission to increase our principal endowment, ensuring sustainable support for Heifer for generations to come.

You can make your gift online with our secure online donation form or by sending a check or money order by mail to:

Many donors recognize that directly transferring funds from an IRA is a great way to make support for Heifer Foundation or Heifer International a part of their legacy, and now it is a permanent option. Here’s how it works:

• You must be 70 ½ or older.
• You may individually transfer up to a total of $111,000 per year; a married couple may give up to $222,000.
• An individual may take a one-time QCD up to $55,000 to fund a charitable gift annuity (CGA) or charitable remainder trust (CRT).
• Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to Heifer.
• Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to Heifer, so it does not create taxable income for you and is not considered a charitable tax deduction.
• If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.

Make a QCD from your IRA through Heifer Foundation’s special offer through GivingDocs.com.

You can donate appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property. This is an effective way to fund a legacy gift that can give you peace of mind today and the satisfaction of knowing that you’ll be making a difference for years to come.

You can leave this generous gift while still using the property throughout your lifetime, and you may even receive a tax deduction for your gift.

Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds appreciated in value are among the best ways to support Heifer. You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock (up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income) and avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the value of the stock.

Click here to download stock gift instructions for Heifer Foundation, or click here to download stock gift instructions for Heifer International.

Make a gift of stock through Heifer Foundation’s partnership with GivingDocs.com.

A gift of life insurance is a simple way to make a lasting impact. By naming Heifer Foundation as the beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy, you can create a meaningful legacy while potentially receiving tax benefits.

If you’re considering making a gift of life insurance, you can securely begin the process through our partnership with GivingDocs.com.

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