Life income plans allow you to support the ACLU Foundation and, in return, receive income for the rest of your life. Life income plans may also provide significant income tax savings and favorable capital gains tax treatment of gifts of appreciated assets. The most popular life income plans are the charitable gift annuity and the charitable remainder trust.

Charitable Gift Annuity

By participating in the ACLU Foundation’s Legacy of Freedom Gift Annuity Program, you can receive quarterly income checks for the rest of your life and, at the same time, help the ACLU protect our precious constitutional rights for years to come. The rate of return you can receive depends upon your age. Much of this income is tax-free! And, because your annuity contract with help the ACLU Foundation, you will receive a sizable income tax charitable deduction for participating.

Legacy of Freedom Gift Annuity Rates

Beneficiary Age Rate of Return
60 4.8%
65 5.3%
70 5.8%
75 6.5%
80 7.5%
85 8.4%
90 9.8%

Charitable Remainder Trust

In exchange for a donation of cash, securities, or real estate valued at $100,000 or more, you may establish a charitable trust that benefits you, family members, or friends. Charitable remainder trusts are flexible arrangements that allow you to choose the number of beneficiaries and a specific rate of return.
For further information about life income gifts, please contact:
Julie Weinstein Director of Philanthropy ACLU Foundation of Southern California 1313 W. 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 213.977.5289 jweinstein@aclu-sc.org