Gift Planning

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When you include Holocaust Museum Houston in your estate plan, your generosity helps educate people about the Holocaust and the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy. Thank you for ensuring that HMH can impact those we serve well into the future.

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Ways to give

Endowed Gifts

An endowment gift to Holocaust Museum Houston today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you make a donation to our endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits.

Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at HMH. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.

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A Gift in Your Will or Trust

With as little as one sentence, you can make a gift in your will or trust that will provide the stability and continuity that allows Holocaust Museum Houston to fulfill its mission. Whether you choose to give a set amount or a percentage of your estate, your support will make a difference.

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Charitable Gift Annuities

Feel confident that you have dependable income in your retirement years with a charitable gift annuity. This gift can provide you with regular payments and provide Holocaust Museum Houston with the resources to support our misson. You can also qualify for a variety of tax benefits, including a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize.

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Retirement Plan Assets

Retirement plan assets are a great way to support the work at Holocaust Museum Houston because they not only build a more humane society, but they also can provide tax relief for your loved ones. Consider leaving your loved ones less heavily taxed assets and leaving your retirement plan assets to HMH.

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A Gift From Your IRA

If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to give to Holocaust Museum Houston and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to a qualified nonprofit without having to pay income taxes on the money.

Real Estate

When you give HMH appreciated property you have held longer than one year, you qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction. This eliminates capital gains tax. And you no longer have to deal with that property's maintenance costs, property taxes or insurance.

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Gifts of Stock or Mutual Funds

If you’re looking for a tax-smart way to support Holocaust Museum Houston, consider a gift of stock. When you give appreciated stock or mutual funds that you’ve owned for more than one year, you can avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable income tax deduction when you itemize.

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