How to Give

Giving to Forest Park Forever can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more. Please know that Forest Park Forever does not provide legal or tax advice. You should consult with your attorney or tax advisor for the benefits and risks of any planned gift.

All unrestricted gifts received by Forest Park Forever (FPF) through an estate where FPF is named as the beneficiary of a bequest, life insurance policy, retirement plan, trust or annuity, will be directed to the endowment.

• Bequest
  You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
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• IRA Rollover
  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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• Donor Advised Funds
  You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.
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• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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