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A charitable gift annuity is a great way to secure a steady, fixed stream of income for life while conserving wildlife for future generations. Gift annuities are simple to establish - just transfer cash, stock or mutual fund shares to Denver Zoo and, in exchange, you will receive a fixed annuity for life (you must be 50 or older and contribute a minimum gift of $5,000).

The annuity rate is determined by the
age(s) of the beneficiaries when the gift is established. Current rates are as follows:

Age     Rate
50        4.4%
55        4.8%
60        5.0%
65        5.3%
70        5.7%
75        6.3%
80        7.1%
85        8.1%
90        9.5%

Click here for our gift calculator to see your rate and your tax deduction.

How it works:

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Benefits

  • income for life
  • higher returns than certificates of deposit
  • up-front charitable deduction for a portion of your gift
  • partially tax-free payments
  • and, most important, protection of wildlife for future generations


Deferred Gift Annuity – great retirement planning


If you want to begin receiving annuity income at a later date, or if you are under age 50, you can establish a deferred gift annuity. Some people like the idea of making a gift now when their earnings may be higher with payments to begin at a future date, for example at retirement. The length of deferment and your age when payments begin determine your rate - the longer you defer payments, the higher your rate. You still will receive a charitable deduction in the year the gift is made.

Sample rates for individuals 50 – 60 with 5 and 10 year payment deferrals:

Age Now         5 Year Deferral          10 Year Deferral
50                                5.8%                            7.5%
55                                6.1%                            7.9%
60                                6.5%                            8.5%


Click here for our gift calculator to see your rate and your tax deduction.



For More Information

Email us, complete the confidential illustration form, or call us at 303-376-4863 so we can assist you.

Denver Zoological Foundation
Gift Planning Department
2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 376-4863
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The material on this web site is intended to provide general information, not legal or tax advice about specific situations or problems. Donors are encouraged to consult a lawyer or accountant for legal or tax matters.

 


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