Receive income for life. There are several ways to fulfill your philanthropic goals during your life without compromising your financial goals. These include:

Life Income Options

Life income gift vehicles including; charitable gift annuities, deferred gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts can offer you ways to fulfill your financial and philanthropic goals simultaneously. A legacy gift will also entitle you to membership in our Redwood Legacy Circle, a special group of supporters who offer their vision and commitment to the future of Save-the-Redwoods League.

Charitable Gift Annuity

In exchange for a current contribution of cash or marketable securities, a donor receives a guaranteed fixed income for life. The amount paid to the donor each year (either monthly, quarterly or yearly) is based on the donor’s age at the date of the gift. A maximum of two people may benefit, either jointly or successively. A significant part of the gift will pass to Save-the-Redwoods League, if the League is named to receive the remainder. Although Save-the-Redwoods League does not contract with the donor nor issue the charitable gift annuity, several community foundations issue gift annuities which benefit the donor’s charity of choice. Please contact the League for further information.

Charitable Remainder Trust

A charitable remainder trust is an arrangement whereby the donor transfers cash, securities, or real estate to a trust, which provides the donor or anyone chosen by the donor, with an income based on a fixed percentage (at least 5%) of the trust's assets. The terms of the trust can be tailored to the specific financial and philanthropic goals of the donor.

If you would like specific information or a gift proposal tailored to your individual needs, please contact our office. Please be assured that all gift correspondence and information is kept confidential.