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PLANNED GIVING
Discover how United Way of Greater Houston can help you leave a meaningful legacy.
Choose the Right Planned Gift for You
No matter where you are in life, planned giving can benefit you and your loved ones while creating lasting support for future generations. Some planned gifts make an impact now—such as contributions through donor-advised funds (DAFs)—while others take effect after your lifetime. Many of these gifts offer tax savings, and some can even provide you with income for life.
Explore your options here, or feel free to contact our experts—we’re happy to assist you every step of the way.
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Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today.
Use this secure DAF link to:
● Automatically links with your DAF
● Allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used
● Notifies United Way of Greater Houston of your intentions -
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it!
Use this tool to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.
Give From Your IRA -
Start Your Legacy
Are you planning your legacy? We’ve created a page dedicated to providing you with free information and contact details for estate planning. If you’re ready to take this important step, click the button below.
The Impact You Make Possible
Financial Stability
More than 96,400 households increased income, built savings, and secured steady employment.
Healthy Community
More than 156,000 people received essential physical and behavioral health care.
Youth Opportunity
Nearly 112,000 young people gained college or career readiness skills.
Community Resiliency
211 connected 1.3 million people to immediate help, hope, and resources.<
More Ways to Give
However you choose to give, you support helps our neighbors land on their feet and stay there.