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Welcome to Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Gift Planning
Thank you for your interest in Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. I'm Jon Rich, National Director of Gift Planning. DU is pleased to have an increasing number of Ducks Unlimited supporters who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other creative gift plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits offered by gift planning. Thanks also for supporting the ducks!
| Weekly Article | | | | | Give Less to the IRS
 Rob and Barbara love this time of year. They enjoy the holiday traditions and the gathering of family and friends. They also especially appreciate the exchanging of gifts. More ... |
 Do You Have a Large IRA that Continues to Grow?
If you are over age 70½, you can rollover up to $100,000 annually from your IRA to Ducks Unlimited. These gifts can be made tax-free and will help balance your IRA value with other estate assets. Depending upon your income level, there may be additional income tax benefits. Contact us at jrich@ducks.org to have a conversation about this wonderful opportunity. To read more, please click here. To read transfer instructions for an IRA Charitable Rollover, please click here.
 Pension Protection Act Prompts Donelans' Gift
In August 2006, President George W. Bush signed the Pension Protection Act that allows those who are 70½ or older to make tax-free distributions from their IRAs to qualified charities like Ducks Unlimited. These gifts can be any amount you choose up to $100,000 per year. For married couples, each qualifying spouse can make up to a $100,000 gift annually to the charity of their choice. More on Pension Protection Act Prompts Donelans' Gift >>.
Benefits for Family and Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
There are several types of deferred gift plans available. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Several DU members and supporters are enjoying increased income as well generous tax savings from these options. You might start by meeting these friends of the ducks and reading about how they are benefiting from these gift opportunities. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.
 | Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>. |
 | Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>. |
Steps to Wise Giving
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
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Jonathan Rich
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Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply email me at jrich@ducks.org at your convenience. |
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Professional Advisors
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact jrich@ducks.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
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