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Informed Giving
There are many different ways that you can give to LINK Unlimited. Your gift can also help you to address a variety of personal financial goals. We encourage you to contact us or your advisor to discuss which option will benefit you as well as LINK.


Benefits of Giving
With a well-planned giving strategy you can achieve a variety to benefits for you, LINK, and possibly your heirs. Here are a few of the options to consider in developing your giving strategy:

	Appreciated securities can help you to avoid capital gains liability and allow you to take an income tax deduction.
	A bequest is private and can ensure that future generations of LINK scholars will have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
	A gift of life Insurance would enable you to make a generous financial contribution to LINK when you may not have many assets.
	Retirement plan assets left to LINK can help you leave more of your estate to heirs.
	Create a charitable trust or a charitable lead trust, each provides different tax advantages that we can discuss with you.

With each of these options you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to sustain an organization committed to providing quality educational opportunities for underserved youth.

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Appreciated Securities
Gifts of stocks and securities can be made to LINK Unlimited. Donors receive a tax deduction for the market value of the securities computed on the day of transfer. Donors would also avoid paying capital gains on the stocks appreciated value. Please discuss this option with your broker or advisor.

For details on how to transfer your gift to LINK Unlimited, please contact our broker:

Smith Barney
70 W. Madison
Suite 5100
Chicago, IL. 60602
Attention: Patty Brewer
(312) 419-3503

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