Ways to give
More than one way to give.
Cash donations are just the start. From estate gifts to tax-smart transfers from retirement accounts, there are many ways to support the Gorge causes you care about — often with meaningful benefits for you, too.
The pages below explain each option in plain language. They are educational, not legal or tax advice — your own advisors are the right people to help you make specific decisions.
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Direct donations
The simplest way to give. One-time or recurring gifts in any amount, generally tax-deductible.
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Bequests & wills
A simple clause in your will or trust that lets you support a non-profit after your lifetime.
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Beneficiary designations
A simple form change names a non-profit as beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k), or life insurance.
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IRA charitable rollover
Direct transfer from your IRA to a non-profit. Counts toward your RMD, excluded from taxable income.
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Stock & appreciated assets
Give appreciated stock, mutual funds, or property directly — often more tax-efficient than giving cash.
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Donor-advised funds
Get an immediate tax deduction; recommend grants to non-profits over time.
Ready to give? Start with a non-profit.
Every giving method begins with picking the organization you want to support. Browse all Gorge non-profits, or search by the cause you care about.
This page offers general educational information about charitable giving. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax laws and limits change, and individual situations vary — please consult your own attorney, tax advisor, or financial planner before making giving decisions, especially for planned or asset-based gifts.
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