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How to Give

How to Give

Giving to Forest Park Forever can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more. Please know that Forest Park Forever does not provide legal or tax advice. You should consult with your attorney or tax advisor for the benefits and risks of any planned gift.

Planned gifts to Forest Park Forever may be designated to a specific project, directed to our endowment or given to provide support where it is needed most. Any unsolicited bequest gifts or other planned gifts received by Forest Park Forever (FPF) that are realized during the Imagine the Glade campaign timeline (through 2031) will be applied to the campaign and counted toward the campaign total, unless restricted by the donor for a purpose outside the scope of the campaign.

  • Bequest
    You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
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  • IRA Rollover
    Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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  • Donor Advised Funds
    You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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  • Beneficiary Designation Gifts
    You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.
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  • Charitable Remainder Unitrust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
    You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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  • Charitable Lead Trust
    You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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