How to Give

Giving to United Way of the Midlands (UWM) can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Endowment Gifts
  An endowment is a fund you can create now or in the future to achieve the impact you desire.
  
• Charitable Investment Fund
  Create a lasting impact with your legacy gift. Learn how United Way of the Midlands can steward your trust or fund, ensuring it aligns with your values and maximizes community benefit.
  
• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate UWM as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
  
• Bequest
  You designate UWM as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
  
• IRA Rollover
  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result of this action, you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
  
• Donor Advised Funds
  By funding a DAF, you can make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. And when you pass away, your children can then carry on your legacy of giving.
  
• Charitable Gift Annuity
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to our organization in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
  
• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
  
• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
  
• Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to UWM for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
  
• Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to UWM to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
  
• Bargain Sale
  UWM purchases your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
  
• Give It Twice Trust
  You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
  
• Life Estate Reserved
  You give your property to UWM but retain the right to use the property during your life.
  
• Gift and Bequest
  A gift and bequest is a combination of a current gift and a charitable gift made in your will or trust. It is an easy way to support UWM today and make a lasting future impact.
  
• IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
  You may be looking for a way to support UWM's mission and enhance your income. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a one-time IRA rollover to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.