Camp PerryYour gift opens camp to every eligible young person
Donations to Camp Perry are received and receipted by the Rio Grande Council, which owns and operates the camp. This website does not accept payments.
Use the calculator to see what a gift can represent using figures from the original campaign materials, then give securely through the council’s official website or by contacting the council office directly.
Find the gift that fits you
From a simple cash gift to planned gifts that provide income for life.
1. Gifts of Cash
Cash gifts can be deducted up to 50% of adjusted gross income. On a $10,000 cash gift in a 28% tax bracket, you save $2,800 in taxes.
2. Cash Pledged Over a Period of Years
Cash pledged over a period of years can be deducted up to 50% of adjusted gross income for the portion given each year. For a $30,000 gift over three years ($10,000 each year) in a 28% bracket, you save $2,800 in taxes for that year.
3. Appreciated Stock
Appreciated stock held for more than one year makes an excellent gift. You avoid capital-gain taxes, receive a tax deduction and can deduct it up to 30% of your adjusted gross income.
4. Bonds, Mutual Funds
Bonds and mutual funds are similar to cash in their tax treatment, with a deduction for the full value of the gift. Municipal and U.S. Government bonds are welcome.
5. CDs, Savings, Brokerage & Checking Accounts with P.O.D.
P.O.D. stands for Payable on Death. You retain full ownership and control during your life; upon your death the balance is paid to your named beneficiary immediately and without probate.
6. Gift Annuity
In exchange for a gift of cash, stock or securities, the organization pays you and your survivor (or another person you name) a guaranteed income for life. You receive a substantial deduction in the year of the gift and part of the income is tax-free.
7. Deferred Gift Annuity
Similar to a gift annuity, except payments begin at a date you choose — upon retirement, for example. Your deduction and annual rate increase the longer you wait to start payments.
8. Pooled Income Fund
Similar to a mutual fund; you receive a portion of the fund’s annual income, a substantial current-year deduction, and can avoid capital-gains taxes when giving appreciated securities.
9. Charitable Remainder Trusts
Irrevocable annuity and unitrust arrangements let donors select the rate of return and a fixed or fluctuating payment. Capital-gains taxes are avoided and you receive a deduction based on the recipient’s age and rate of return.
10. Charitable Lead Trust
Assets are transferred to a trust that pays income to the organization for a set number of years. When the trust ends, the assets return to the people you name.
11. Bequest Through Will
One of the simplest ways to give from your estate: a dollar amount, specific property, a percentage of the estate or the remainder after others are provided for.
12. Revocable Charitable Living Trust
Provides for gifts of cash, property and/or income while you retain the right to retrieve the property if necessary. There is no tax for the gift, but estate-settlement costs may be reduced if the trust is not revoked.
13. Gift of Life Insurance
Name the organization as beneficiary of all or part of an existing policy. You may receive a deduction for the cash surrender value, or purchase a new policy with the organization as owner and beneficiary.
14. New Life Insurance Policy Naming the Organization
You receive an income-tax deduction for each premium paid and provide a major future gift with a modest annual payment.
15. Retirement Accounts
IRA or company-plan funds beyond the comfortable support of yourself and loved ones can be given through a beneficiary designation.
16. Personal Property
Gifts of personal property are welcome, subject to the organization’s Gift Acceptance Policy. Deductions for collections, royalty rights and similar items may be available.
17. Outright Gift of Real Estate
Often overlooked: gifts of land, houses or vacation homes can provide a deduction for full fair-market value and avoid capital-gains taxes.
18. Real Estate with Life Tenancy
Deed your home or farm to the organization now, continue living there and maintaining it, and receive a substantial income-tax deduction.
19. In-Kind Gifts
Gifts of goods or services are accepted subject to the Gift Acceptance Policy and are ordinarily credited at full market value as determined by appraisal.
Have more questions?
Send a message to our volunteer team and we’ll help you find the right council contact for your gift.