Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them. During the Raise the Blues and Raise Up Umatilla Campaigns, which end on December 31, 2024, anonymous donors will add 50% to any tax-smart gifts that you make to a Forever Fund for your community. If you donate $20,000, these donors will add another $10,000.
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Explore tax-smart gift options
Learn about gifts that maximize the impact of your support while providing tax benefits for you!
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to Blue Mountain Community Foundation for tax-efficient giving.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Real Estate
Donate real estate to make a lasting impact, unlocking the hidden potential of your property’s value.
Retained Life Estate
Secure your home’s future through a Retained Life Estate, ensuring support for us while residing in your property.
Your Bequest Will Help Your Community Forever
The Raise the Blues and Raise Up Umatilla Campaigns are building community endowment funds that will help your community thrive forever. Bequests – gifts made from your estate when you die – will be placed in funds that make grants or scholarships to support your local community’s highest needs, forever. Please pay forward the gifts your community gave you by donating 5% or more of your estate.
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We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.