Did you know that there are gifts that can benefit you and the animals we fight for? Charitable gift annuities (CGAs) and Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) offer ways to fulfill your desire to end cruel factory farming practices and receive considerable tax benefits and a payment stream for you and those you love.

The Humane League works with the National Gift Annuity Foundation (NGAF) to offer CGAs and with NAGF’s parent organization, the Dechomai Foundation, Inc., for CRTs. (If you prefer to establish a CRT through your own attorney or financial advisor, The Humane League will gratefully accept the proceeds.)

The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or other professional for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.

Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)

• What it is: A simple agreement where you donate assets and one or two individuals receive fixed payments for life. Payments can be immediate or deferred. What remains supports our farmed animal protection work.
• Minimum gift: $20,000
• Age requirement: Each beneficiary must be 55 or older at the time of the gift.
• Funding options: Cash, appreciated securities, illiquid assets (with approval), or one-time Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA, up to $54,000 (age 70 ½ and older only; $108,000 limit for married couples).
• Benefits: Immediate tax deduction (unless funded with QCD), partially tax-free income, potential capital gains tax savings.
• Ideal for: Donors seeking additional retirement funds or younger donors who want to provide income for older family or loved ones while receiving tax benefits.

Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

• What it is: A trust that provides income to you or your beneficiaries for life or a term of years (up to 20), with the remainder paid to The Humane League.
• Minimum gift: $500,000
• Funding options: Cash, securities, real estate, business interests, or other illiquid assets (with approval).
• Benefits: Immediate tax deduction, avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets, income stream for life or up to 20 years.
• Types:
  1. Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT): Provides fixed income payments that remain the same regardless of the trust’s performance.
  2. Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT): Provides variable income payments based on a percentage of the trust’s value, recalculated annually.
• Ideal for: Donors with highly appreciated assets seeking income or support for loved ones and significant tax benefits.

Ready to learn more?

Contact Ann Kolakowski, Planned Giving Manager, akolakowski@thehumaneleague.org or 301-531-4306.