Gifts That Pay You Income

You can provide hope for patients and families with a gift that provides you lifetime income.

Charitable Gift Annuities

If you would like to receive a tax deduction while making a gift that pays you an income for life, consider a City of Hope® charitable gift annuity.

Here is what may be the most concise explanation of gift annuities you will ever hear:

  • You make a gift of at least $25,000 to City of Hope in cash or other assets, such as stocks or even real estate.
  • In exchange you receive fixed annual payments — for as long as you live — at an attractive payment rate and a charitable deduction, too.
  • You enjoy the satisfaction of making a gift that benefits you now and, in the future, helps fund innovative research and compassionate patient care.

Maximum Flexibility

Gift annuities are a very popular way to support causes close to your heart because of their flexibility.

An Annuity With Immediate Payments

This is the most common type of gift annuity. In exchange for your donation of $25,000 or more, City of Hope will make annual fixed payments to you for as long as you live, starting when your gift annuity contract is signed.

A Gift Annuity Funded With Appreciated Securities

If you have stock or mutual funds that you have held for more than a year and that have increased in value, you can use them to fund your gift annuity and you will bypass a significant portion of the capital gains tax. The remaining gain will be spread over several years of your annuity payments rather than being taxed all at once.

A Gift Annuity With Two Beneficiaries

One of the great things about gift annuities is that they can be set up to benefit two people, making them an ideal tool to provide financial security for a spouse or other loved one.

An Annuity With Deferred Payments and a Higher Rate

If you don’t need more income immediately, a “deferred gift annuity” might be right for you. The older you are when your payments begin, the higher your payment rate will be. You schedule the payments to begin when you will need them and enjoy a higher payment rate than with an annuity that pays you immediately.

A Life Income Gift Funded With Real Estate

Sell your property, bypass capital gains tax and receive lifetime income. Contact us at (800) 232-3314 for details.

Charitable Remainder Trust

A charitable remainder trust with City of Hope can provide you and/or other beneficiaries with income for life or for a fixed number of years. For your donation, which can be appreciated securities or real estate, you receive an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of your contribution to the trust and savings on capital gains taxes, too. You will also have the satisfaction of making a significant gift that benefits you now and City of Hope later. With this type of gift you can:

  • Bypass paying capital gains on sales of appreciated stock and real estate.
  • Convert the full value of stock into a lifetime income stream.
  • Receive a significant charitable income tax deduction.
  • Remove assets from your taxable estate.

Click here to learn more about using property to establish a charitable remainder trust.

Heinz Beer and his partner, Julene Dykstra, City of Hope donors

— Heinz Beer (right) and his partner, Julene Dykstra
City of Hope donors

From a Supporter Like You

Heinz’s philosophy is simple yet profound:

“You can’t take it with you. He chooses to experience the joy of giving in his lifetime, ensuring his legacy lives on through his support for the remarkable work of City of Hope.”

Collage of City of Hope publication covers.

Complimentary Planning Resources

You can learn more about these special opportunities in our complimentary planning resources. These resources are just a click away!

Our Team Is Here to Help

Our experienced team is here to help you . . .

  • Learn about special projects that align with your interests.
  • Structure a donation that maximizes benefits for you and your loved ones.
  • Stay up to date on how your gift is used.
  • And more!