Ways to Give

How Can You Give?

Since 1985, we have been dedicated to raising private support that advances Valley Senior Living’s mission. We provide options for you to consider, including gifts of cash, bequests, or creating an endowment fund.

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Different Ways to Give

Gifting Money

Gifts of money can support Valley Senior Living’s work and mission immediately. These gifts may be given in honor of or in memory of loved ones, friends, or caregivers.

Gifting To An Endowment Fund

Gifts to an endowment fund are a vital source of stability and strength, helping to meet the needs of those we serve. Endowment funds are prudently invested under the advisement of our Board of Directors, as this endowment fund grows, the principal stays intact with the interest being used to fund the donor’s designated program or project.

Gifting Stock

Gifts of stock and other securities provide you with a meaningful way to make a gift to Valley Senior Living. Gifts of stock can take advantage of charitable tax deductions and capital gains tax benefits.

Planned Giving Opportunities

Bequests

Bequests can be outlined in a Will or added to an existing Will as a codicil. It can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of an estate, a specific piece of property or the residue of an estate. An example of how your bequest can be expressed in your Will:

I give to Valley Senior Living, 2900 14th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201 ___ percent of my estate, or the sum of ____ dollars, or a specific piece of property (include description of securities or property).

Beneficiary Designations

Beneficiary Designations are one of the easiest ways to make a significant future gift. Simply name Valley Senior Living as a recipient of all or a portion of an insurance policy, CD, or retirement account. Your insurance agent or retirement account administrator can assist you with the proper designation forms.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Charitable Gift Annuities are flexible and functional planned giving options. Charitable gift annuities are irrevocable gifts; in exchange for a gift of appreciated assets or cash, income is paid to you for your lifetime. The annuity payments are based on the gift amount and your age. A portion of each payment may be tax-free.

This material is not intended to address all issues related to charitable giving. When considering charitable giving, you should talk with your tax, legal, or financial advisor. The Valley Senior Living Foundation does not render legal, tax, or other professional advisory services.

Questions about giving?

Our team can help answer questions, set up planned giving, or work with you to organize volunteering or events.