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Restricted and Unrestricted Gifts Gifts of any size may be designed for a specific campaign goal chosen by the donor or a gift may be made without restrictions. Unrestricted gifts have the advantage of enabling C'mon to allocate funds where they are most needed. Named Gifts The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples provides the opportunity to make a gift to the campaign in honor of a family member or friend. One many choose to associate one’s name or family name with a gallery, exhibit or classroom. C’mon will be pleased to provide a full list of naming opportunities to donors or discuss alternative naming possibilities. Gifts of Cash The campaign accepts gifts of cash, for which donors may receive tax benefits if they itemize deductions. Pledges to the campaign may be paid over a period of up to five years.
C'mon Pave the Way Paver Campaign Commemorate, celebrate or honor your loved ones, friends or business forever! Pave the way by supporting the Golisano Children's Museum of Naples. Give a gift that will last a lifetime. Pavers are a thoughtful way to celebrate important milestones, to honor someone special or remeber a loved one. They are great for holidays, anniversaries, birthdays or just any day! Residences and Real Estate Gifts of residences and real estate can be advantageous ways of making substantial gifts to C’mon. Residences can be donated, allowing the donor to realize a tax deduction, avoid the capital gains tax and retain lifetime occupancy if desired. Other Property Donations of tangible property may result in an immediate tax deduction for the donor, with the amounts of the deduction determined by whether or not the gift is related to the mission of C’mon. The fit may also lessen or eliminate the donor’s estate taxes. All gifts-in-kind will be credited at the appraised value. Gifts-in-kind include donations of art, equipment, rare books, real estate and similar non-monetary contributions. Matching Gifts A large number of companies match contributions that employees make to institutes like C’mon. Donors are urged to request that their companies match their gifts. Planned Gifts and Bequests Many donors can make a substantial gift through planned giving. Donors may enjoy full tax benefits for such contributions, enhancing their own financial situation even as they make a lasting contribution to C’mon. Life income gifts such as trusts will be counted at their discounted present value. Gifts of life insurance policies for which C’mon is the owner and beneficiary will be counted at cash value. Bequest intentions will be recognized but not counted. C’mon can provide details about the many forms that a planned gift may take and the tax advantages associated with each.
Donors may realize significant tax advantages by transferring fits of appreciated stock. Capital gains on the amount of appreciation are avoided, and the donor receives a tax deduction for the stock’s full market value. |
All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
For questions on making a gift or to make a donation by phone, please contact C'mon at 239-514-0084.
C"mon federal tax identification number is 01-0687133. The Children's Museum of Naples is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, IRS Sections 509 (a)(1)
and 17(b)(1)(A)(vi) for both federal and state tax purposes. A copy of our official registration and financial information may be obtained from the
Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 800-435-7352 within the state (CH-14271).
Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.