STRATEGIC GIVING FOR SASS
Planned giving gives you the opportunity to keep our mission funded and moving forward for years to come. Through retirement assets, bequests, annuities and more, here is an overview of gift-giving methods that can support us today and into the future.
Saline Area Social Service works to provide food, emergency aid, and more for the people of the Saline community. Your ongoing support gives us the means to continue this vital work. We thank you for your kind generosity!
Please contact Executive Director Jamail Aikens to learn more about Strategic Giving and how to easily transfer your securities to SASS.
Jamail Aikens
Executive Director
JAikens@SalineSocialService.com | (734) 875-9407
Your Legacy In Action
There are several strategies for expanding your charitable giving, both now and continuing after your lifetime. We’re grateful to you for considering this method of support for your community. (Talk with your attorney or tax advisor about which of these options is best for your situation.) While we can put a number on the funding amount given, the unseen generous support made possible by you for each neighbor in need is immeasurable!
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
According to the DAF Research Collaborative, grants from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) totaled $64.89B in 2024. A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account established at a public charity that allows you to make an irrevocable, tax-deductible contribution — such as cash, stock, or complex assets — and receive an immediate tax deduction. Think of it as a dedicated “charitable savings account” where funds can be invested for tax-free growth, allowing you to recommend grants to IRS-qualified nonprofits at any point in the future, providing maximum flexibility in your philanthropy. DAFs are often used to consolidate giving, avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated securities, or “bunch” multiple years of donations into one tax year to maximize tax benefits.
Gifts for Today
- Cash
- Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
- Retirement Assets (available for donors aged 70 ½ and up)
- Securities
- Real Estate
Gifts that Continue After Your Lifetime
- Bequests
- Retirement Assets
- Life Insurance
- Charitable Gift Annuity
- Charitable Remainder Trust
Educational Resources
Companies That Provide Donor Advised Funds
If you would like to learn more about Planned Giving, these educational resources may give you a good starting point.
The content on this page is provided as educational information only. Please consult your legal or tax advisor for advice.