CONTRIBUTING TO THE FOUNDATION
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WHY GIVE TO THE FOUNDATION? People who have raised Suffolk sheep are often very passionate about the breed. The Foundation provides an opportunity to support the breed with all contributions being tax-deductible. GIVING The foundation offers two options for giving, and as a donor you can designate whether your contribution is restricted or non-restricted. • A non-restricted contribution would be managed by the Foundation Board of Directors and utilized in accordance with the by-laws of the organization. • A restricted contribution allows you to select how the funds are to be used. HOW CAN I GIVE NOW? Contributions can be made in many
HOW TO GIVE IN THE FUTURE? LAND SUFFOLK FLOCK EQUIPMENT ARTWORK OR SUFFOLK RELATED COLLECTIBLES INVESTMENT FUND STOCKS/BONDS CASH BENEFICIARY OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICY MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION Even if your family has been involved in your sheep operation, they may not be aware of the new United Suffolk Sheep Foundation and its mission. Let your family know that the Foundation is an option for contributions in your memory upon your death. Often friends and relatives want to contribute to a memorial rather than flowers and even small individual contributions like that can go to support the work of the Foundation. In 2022, when long time Suffolk breeder Al Harwood from Michigan passed away his family designated the Foundation for memorial contributions. They felt Al loved the Suffolk breed and the work of the Foundation was a fitting tribute to him. EMPLOYER MATCHING FUNDS
different forms that best meets the needs of the donor. A cash contribution is what people think of most often. This can be done by sending a check to the USSA Suffolk office or by using the online platform which allows you to use your
credit card. With the online platform you can make a one-time contribution or set up monthly contributions. Many people like the smaller, monthly contribution option that can be set up to direct an automatic contribution to the Foundation on a regular monthly basis. https://secure.myvanco.com/YGNE/home OTHER POTENTIAL GIFTS STOCKS/BONDS IRA 401K
Some employers will match a contribution to a charitable organization. Check with your employer to find out if they offer this benefit.
FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER ITEMS
STORED SEMEN DONATED TO THE SEMEN SALE ARTWORK OR SUFFOLK RELATED COLLECTIBLES
Working with a financial advisor or attorney you can figure out the best way to donate these things and get the maximum tax savings.
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INCLUDING THE FOUNDATION IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN Including the Foundation in your estate plan is another way to continue to support the breed after your death but is something that requires planning. Visiting with your legal advisor and family is a good place to start when considering the Foundation in your estate plan.
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