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You create an irrevocable trust that provides income to you (or another beneficiary) for life or for a term of years. At the end of the term, the remainder is given to KZCF. Types include a Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT), where variable income is based on a percentage of trust assets, or a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT), which ensures fixed income payments.

You create an irrevocable trust and that trust pays KZCF an income for a set number of years. At the end of the term, the remaining assets go to back to you, your heirs or other beneficiaries. This is great for donors looking to reduce estate taxes while benefiting charity in the short term.Payments are based on your age; The older you are the greater the annuity payment. If you prefer, you can receive an income tax deduction now and defer receiving the annuity payments until a future date of your choosing. After receiving annuity payments for life, the remainder interest may be used to establish a named charitable fund, or be added to an existing fund.
The tax advantages of both a current and deferred annuity are two-fold. First, you receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction when you create your annuity. Second, a portion of the payments you receive may be treated either as tax-free return of principal or long-term capital gains. These tax advantages increase the effective value of the annuity payments.

If you are aged 70½ or older, you can donate up to $105,000 per year (2024 limit) directly from your IRA to KZCF. The amount is excluded from taxable income and can satisfy Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).

Note: This cannot be used for Donor Advised Funds or private foundations.

You transfer ownership of a personal residence, farm or vacation home to KZCF while retaining the right to live in or use the property for life. This creates an immediate tax deduction and removes property from taxable estate.