Planned giving
Make a difference today and in the future!
“Habitat has successfully removed the stigma of charity by substituting it with a sense of partnership.”
Lay the foundation for the future
Your gifts will directly lay the foundation for families to build strength, stability, and self-reliance.
For decades people from all walks of life have chosen to give to Habitat for Humanity Tucson. They believe in our mission: creating a more just and compassionate world, and bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Habitat Tucson is ready to accept your gifts.
Because we have multiple sources of revenue, your contribution allows Habitat Tucson to serve more families, helping to break the cycle of poverty.
Ways to give
Giving a Hand Up to Habitat Families
Manuel knew Jessica was the one from the moment he met her. He asked her to marry him after knowing her for just two weeks.
Now, they are happily married with two kids, and they successfully built their home together by partnering with Habitat.
Jessica works for the State of Arizona in the Accounting office and Manuel is a skilled construction professional.
Before the program, Jessica said, “With my income, with how the house prices tripled, we could only afford a home that was pretty much a fixer-upper. But obviously, the bank is not going to give you a loan for a fixer-upper. So we were pretty much stuck. So we were looking at apartments. But we were saying, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s almost the amount that you pay for a mortgage.’”
“I just want to thank all the people who help Habitat. I think they’re so kind, because they put in their own time and effort to build something to help people. All the volunteers and donors could’ve just stayed home and relaxed. But when I see everyone, I just have to say, ‘my God!’ I’m just so grateful to be here right now. To be a part of this program.”
~Jessica
What your gift can do
More information
Note: If your intent is to have your gift benefit the local Tucson community, you must designate Habitat for Humanity Tucson as your charitable organization.
The EIN# for Habitat for Humanity Tucson is 94-2725100
Ways to give
Stocks
IRA
With a gift from your IRA (individual retirement account), you can hold onto your cash, and lower your taxes. This option may help you maintain or even increase your giving. It’s a win-win!
- Qualified charitable distribution (QCD) – a distribution from an IRA which is paid directly to the qualified charity after the IRA owner turns 70½. An IRA owner can make QCDs of up to $100,000 annually. If your distribution counts as a QCD, the amount is not reported as taxable income on your tax return. QCDs are also sometimes referred to as an IRA charitable rollover.
- Required minimum distribution (RMD) – An IRA owner who turned 70½ before January 1, 2020, or turns 72 after that date, is required to distribute a certain portion of his or her IRA every year. This is known as your RMD. You can satisfy this requirement without increasing your taxable income by making a direct distribution to Habitat Tucson from your IRA.
To direct a QCD or RMD to Habitat for Humanity Tucson, simply contact your retirement plan administrator. They may ask you to fill out an IRA distribution letter so that your gift can be sent straight to Habitat Tucson.
You may also use this example to request a QCD from your IRA Administrator, ie: Fidelity, Vanguard, or Charles Schwab, be directed to Habitat for Humanity Tucson.
Donor Advised Funds
Real Estate
There are several benefits of donating real estate to Habitat for Humanity Tucson.
You may:
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate;
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction based on fair market value of the property;
- Make a greater philanthropic impact; and
- Leave a legacy that will enrich the lives of local families.
Gift of real estate may include developed property, undeveloped property, or gifts subject to a prior life interest. In the ongoing fulfillment of our mission, Habitat Tucson purchases and develops land to support home production. Habitat Tucson’s experienced staff has decades of real estate expertise and takes care in assisting donors with this type of gift.
Bequests
Habitat for Humanity Tucson can be included in your will for a discrete amount or property, a percentage of an estate, or the rest and residue of an estate.
Transfer on Death (TOD):
This provision will transfers assets without the expense of a will or trust. A TOD is used for investable assets, such as securities, bonds, and mutual funds. A Payable on Death (POD) is used for savings accounts, money market accounts, and CD’s.
Beneficiary Designations:
The whole or a portion of your assets may be designated to Habitat for Humanity Tucson, including:
- Life Insurance
- Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)
- Trusts
- Charitable Gift Annuity
Real estate:
Gifts of real estate may include developed property, undeveloped property, or gifts subject to a prior life interest. *