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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
A gift from your IRA or Retirement Plan may have significant tax advantages.
Once you reach the age of 70 1/2, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA or Retirement Plan to Habitat Grand Traverse Region. A QCD gift can also count towards your Required Minimum Distribution. The benefit of a gift from your QCD is that it can lower your taxable income.
Contact your IRA custodian and share your intent to make a QCD or RMD to Habitat Grand Traverse Region and the gift will be distributed directly from your IRA to Habitat GTR.
Please share the following information with your IRA custodian or advisor:
Organization: Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region
Address: PO Box 5412, Traverse City, MI 49696
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 or contact the Fund Development Team at 231-941-4663 or PlannedGiving@HabitatGTR.org
or use the contact form below to send a message.
A gift from your Donor-Advised Fund can be an immediate tax deduction
Streamline your giving with ease by giving through your Donor-Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is 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, contact the Fund Development Team at 231-941-4663 or PlannedGiving@HabitatGTR.org
or use the contact form below to send a message.
Make a Donation of Stock or Securities
Gifts of stocks and bonds are 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 a guide that provides all the information your broker needs to complete a transaction.
Please download the Stock & Securities Gift Transfer Form & Instructions to get started.
For more information, contact the Fund Development Team at 231-941-4663 or PlannedGiving@HabitatGTR.org
or use the contact form below to send a message.
Make a Gift from your Estate or Trust
Start writing your legacy today 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 or financial advisor 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 or financial advisor:
Organization: Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region
Address: PO Box 5412, Traverse City, MI 49696
Phone: 231-941-4663
EIN: 38-2753833
For more information and questions contact the Fund Development Team at 231-941-4663 or PlannedGiving@HabitatGTR.org
or use the contact form below to send a message.
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
or use the contact form below to send a message.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Habitat GTR’s EIN and mailing address?
EIN: 38-2753833
Mailing Address: PO Box 5412, Traverse City, MI 49696
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 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 all or part of their estate. However, we are not legally authorized to state the value of an estate intended for donation. Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region highly recommends you contact your legal or financial advisor to assess your intention to donate your estate. To discuss this further, we encourage you to contact a Habitat-GTR Fund Development team member at plannedgiving@habitatgtr.org or 231-941-4663.
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:
For more information and questions, contact the Fund Development Team:
Phone: 231-941-4663
Email: PlannedGiving@HabitatGTR.org
or use the form below.
Habitat for Humanity – Grand Traverse Region is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 38-2753833.
The information provided on this website should not be considered legal, tax, or accounting advice. This information is a guide to how Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region accepts gifts. 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.