The Bond Society, named after Karin Bond, one of MCA DENVER’s founding board members, recognizes members and friends who demonstrate their deep commitment by making a Planned Gift to MCA DENVER. Members of the Bond Society play a key role in establishing a sound foundation and long-term support for MCA DENVER. Bond Society Members receive invitations to selected Museum events and programs and are acknowledged in Museum publications.

Planned gifts can offer significant tax advantages for you and, in some cases, can provide income for you or your chosen beneficiary for life. There are numerous ways to make a Planned Gift to MCA DENVER, including; a Bequest, Life Income Gifts (Charitable Gift Annuity, Charitable Trusts), as well as Life Insurance, and Retirement accounts.

Be a part of MCA DENVER by contributing to its sustainability. We would like to show our appreciation for your gift. Please let us know if you are considering incorporating the Museum into your estate plans, so we can provide you with any additional information and support.



Bequest
Bequests are gifts made within your Will through your estate. They are the most popular and simplest type of planned gift.

Features:
May reduce the value of the estate taxation.
Donor keeps assets available during life.
100% tax deductable.
Generally no limit of size of the bequest.
Can be a specific amount or a percentage of your estate. Can be revocable.



Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity is a simple contract between the donor and MCA DENVER. The donor receives an Annuity payment for their lifetime in exchange for a gift of cash or assets to the Museum.

You can establish a Charitable Gift Annuity at MCA DENVER at the age of 65 or above with a minimum gift of $10,000.

Benefits to the Donor:
Immediate charitable income tax deduction by the donor.
Income for life (up to two beneficiaries.)
Interest rate is fixed at time annuity is taken out—payments will not change over time.
Gifts of appreciated assets can defer capital gains tax liability.



Life Insurance
There are a variety of ways to use your life insurance for a substantial gift to MCA DENVER. Depending on the type of policy you donate, you may receive an upfront income tax deduction, and any future premium payments may also be tax-deductible.

Benefits to the Donor:
You will be allowed an income tax deduction.
Premium payments are deductible-If paid through MCA DENVER.
The proceeds will not be included in your estate.



Retirement Accounts
Support MCA DENVER by naming the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (EIN 84-1366092) as beneficiary of the remainder of your pension plan, 401(K), 403 (b), Keogh or IRA account.



This Web site is designed to give you general information about various ways of giving to MCA DENVER. It is not intended to provide specific advice about the legal or tax implications of charitable giving. Please consult with your accountant or financial advisor about your individual situation.

For more info please contact
Scott Anderson, Development Director
scotta@mcadenver.org or 303 298 7554