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There are various ways in
which a donor can support Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village. The Development Staff
want to work with each donor to ensure that a gift made is a rewarding
investment for both the donor and the receiver.
Please read through the
following information to make an informed decision or contact Michael B. Leiter,
Director of Marketing and Development at
or 301-671-5015 to
talk directly about making a contribution.
Outright Donations
Cash / Check
A gift by cash or check is
the most common type of charitable gift received at Fahrney-Keedy Home &
Village.
This benefits you by
allowing you to deduct the charitable gift while helping support the ministry of
Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village.
Memorial Gifts – A gift can
be given in memory or in honor of someone special.
Stocks / Mutual Funds
Publicly traded stocks or
mutual funds are accepted as gifts at Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village. You may
give a gift of stock or mutual fund shares by mail, hand delivery or through a
broker who can transfer the shares electronically.
This benefits you by
allowing you to receive a charitable tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax
while helping support the ministry of Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village.
Planned Gifts / Legacy Society
Charitable Gift Annuities
This allows the donor to
make a gift of charity and receive fixed income payments back for the remainder
of the donor’s lifetime. With the changes in the economy and financial markets,
many donors have found the security of fixed income payments to be reassuring.
This benefits the donor by
receiving lifetime income payments and gains tax savings while helping support
the ministry of Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village.
Charitable Trusts
Charitable remainder trusts
and annuity trusts provide income to a beneficiary or beneficiaries for the life
or for a term of years. Trusts can be funded through a variety of assets, and
are accepted as gifts at Fahrney-Keedy Home & Village.
Bequests
Gifts through
bequests can be given as a designated amount or as a percentage of the estate.
A bequest can be made through a trust or a will and the donor can stipulate
whether the bequest is for general support or for a specific purpose. | 
