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Building and Repairing Homes in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau Counties
You can mail your donation to:
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region
PO Box 5412 Traverse City, MI 49696
Give through your Retirement Plan
If you are 70 ½ a gift from your IRA or Retirement Plan may have significant tax advantages.
Once you reach the age of turn 73, you are required to distribute a portion of the funds from your IRA. This is called a required minimum distribution (RMD). If you make the required withdraw from the account it is considers taxable income.
However, if you transfer the funds directly to a charitable nonprofit, avoid increasing your taxable income while satisfying your required minimum distribution (RMD). You can transfer up to $108,000 per individual, or $216,000 per couple to satisfy your RMD.
Contact your IRA custodian and share your intent to make a QCD to Habitat Grand Traverse Region and the gift will be distributed directly from your IRA to Habitat.
Please share the following information with your IRA custodian or advisor:
Organization: Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region
Address: 2487 Rice Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 231-941-4663
EIN: 38-2753833
Memo: Unrestricted use and purpose
You can also name Habitat Grand Traverse Region as a beneficiary of your retirement account. To learn more visit: Gifts from your Estate
Make a Donation through a Donor-Advised Fund or Trust
Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle due to ease of use, and potential tax advantages.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account that is set up for the sole purpose of supporting charities. Individuals can contribute cash, stocks, or other assets into the DAF and receive an immediate tax deduction. Those funds are invested for tax-free growth and the individual can recommend donations to charities of their choice over time.
For more information and questions contact Renee Morse, Major Gift Officer at plannedgiving@habitatgtr.org or call 231-941-4663.
Make a Donation of Stock or Securities
Gifts through donating stocks and bonds is a fast and simple process which can be done through an electronic transfer, or certificates through the mail.
The fastest and easiest way to make a gift of stock or securities is to do an electronic transfer. We have prepared this guide to provide all the information your broker will need to complete a transaction.
Please download the Stock & Securities Gift Transfer Form & Instructions to get started.
We’re here to help
For questions and to notify us of your generous gift, please contact the Planned Giving Team at 231-941-4663 or PlannedGiving@HabitatGTR.org
Make a Gift from your Estate
Write your legacy with a gift to Habitat Grand Traverse Region.
With planned giving you can assure that your passion for the mission of Habitat continues after you leave the earth. There are several ways you can extend your support of Habitat with no expense to you now.
The two most straightforward ways to make a legacy gift are through Beneficiary Designation or through Bequests .
In addition to making the bequest designations in your will, or updating beneficiary designations on assets, please also complete our Planned Giving Intention Form.
Contact your legal advisor or financial planner to authorize and update language stating you devise and bequeath Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region as part of your legacy giving.
Provide this information to your legal advisor or financial planner.
Organization: Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region
Address: 2487 Rice Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: 231-941-4663
EIN: 38-2753833
Make a Gift of Land & Property
Honor your legacy by donating your estate, land, and property to Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region.
In order to reach our community development goals, we encourage the donation of any type of real estate including:
- Vacant lots or land
- Homes in need of repair
- Condemned sites that must be razed
- Commercial properties
- Retail properties
- Warehousing properties
Donating property is easy! Habitat handles required paperwork. As always, donating real estate is tax deductible.
For more information about donating land, please contact:
Wendy Irvin 231-941-4663 ext.323
wendyi@habitatgtr.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Habitat GTR’s EIN and address?
EIN: 38-2753833
Address: 2487 Rice Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
Where can I get authoritative tax advice?
When it comes to making financial or legal decisions, Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region cannot make a determination based on your specific situation. You should always consult an attorney, financial advisor or planner, or other qualified professional for support when determining the best decision for your charitable giving. The information provided on this site should not be relied upon as legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice, but a guide as to how Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region accepts gifts.
Is my estate big enough to leave a planned gift?
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region is grateful to anyone interested and willing to donate their estate. However, we are not legally authorized to state the value of an estate intended to be donated. Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region highly recommends you contact your estate planner, legal advisor, or financial advisor or planner to assess your intention to donate your estate. We encourage you to contact a Habitat-GTR Fund Development team member at plannedgiving@habitatgtr.org or 231-941-4663 to discuss this further.
Can I direct my gift to a specific purpose?
Making an Unrestricted Gift allows Habitat GTR to use funds where they are most needed. We also welcome gifts designated to a specific program. Your gift can be designated to the following programs:
- Homeownership Program
- Priority Home Repair Program
- Buy & Rehab Program
- Education – Financial, Home Maintenance, and Mentoring
- Advocacy & Community Outreach
Who can I contact with additional questions:
Email: plannedgiving@habitatgtr.org
Wendy Irvin – Habitat GTR CEO (231) 941-4663 ext.323
Renee Morse – Major Gifts (231) 941-4663 or renee@habitatgtr.org
Victoria Stone – Business and Corporate Giving: victoria@habitatgtr.org
Habitat for Humanity – Grand Traverse Region is a tax-exempt 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 38-2753833.
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region urges you to consult your attorney, financial advisor, or other qualified professional for advice on tax advantages related to your charitable giving.
The information provided on this website should not be considered legal, tax, or accounting advice. This information is guide of how Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region accepts gifts.