Tax-Smart Giving

Tax-Smart Giving

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SUPPORT WILDLIFE WHILE MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT

Many supporters choose to give in ways that may provide financial or tax benefits while making a meaningful difference for wildlife and conservation. Gifts from retirement accounts, donor-advised funds, appreciated securities, and other assets can allow you to support the Phoenix Zoo while potentially reducing taxes and maximizing the impact of your generosity. 

Below are several tax-smart ways you can help care for animals, advance conservation, and inspire future generations. 

GIVING FROM YOUR IRA

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). 

A QCD allows you to transfer funds from your IRA directly to the Phoenix Zoo without counting the distribution as taxable income. For many donors, this can be a simple and efficient way to support the Zoo’s mission. 

Benefits may include: 

Potential reduction of taxable income

Ability to satisfy Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Direct support for animal care and conservation programs 

Your IRA administrator can help facilitate this type of gift. 

Fill out the form below to access an informational brochure about giving from your IRA.

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) allows you to recommend grants to charitable organizations from a fund you have already established with a sponsoring organization. 

Many donors appreciate the simplicity of recommending a grant from their donor-advised fund to support the Phoenix Zoo’s animals, habitats and conservation programs. 

Donor-advised funds can be a flexible way to support the Zoo while organizing your charitable giving in one place. 

Fill out the form below to access an informational brochure about Donor-Advised Funds.

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can often provide significant advantages compared to giving cash. 

When you donate appreciated securities held for more than one year, you may be able to:

Avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciation

Receive a charitable deduction for the full market value of the asset

Make a larger impact for wildlife conservation 

Many donors find this to be one of the most efficient ways to support the organizations they care about. 

Fill out the form below to access an informational brochure about gifts of stock and appreciated securities.

A Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to support the Phoenix Zoo while receiving fixed payments for life. 

In exchange for your gift, you may receive:

Guaranteed income payment

Potential tax benefits

The satisfaction of supporting wildlife and conservation 

This option can be especially appealing for donors who wish to combine charitable giving with long-term financial planning. 

Fill out the form below to access an informational brochure about Charitable Gift Annuities.

GUARDIAN CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Supporters who make gifts of $1,500 or more annually are welcomed into the Guardian Conservation Society, the Phoenix Zoo’s premiere philanthropic community supporting animal care, conservation and education programs. 

Guardian Conservation Society members receive several exclusive benefits, including experiences with the experts behind animal care and conservation.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT GIVING OPTIONS?

Every giving situation is unique. We would be happy to help you explore options that align with your philanthropic goals and financial plans. 

You may also wish to consult with your financial advisor, attorney or tax professional when considering these types of gifts. 

Supporter Stories

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