Gifts That Pay You Income

Gifts That Pay You Income

Did you know there's a gift to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Symphony Orchestra, or Washington National Opera that returns payments to you? Yes, the IRS allows and encourages these creative plans that can stretch your giving ability. Here’s how they work:

Some of the best ways to support the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Symphony Orchestra, or Washington National Opera are available through life-income gifts. These "Gifts That Pay You Income" help you make a substantial gift to the Kennedy Center while increasing your income.

The plans described here all have one substantial advantage over investment vehicles you read about elsewhere: they produce generous gifts to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the National Symphony Orchestra, or Washington National Opera. So, while you will receive income for life or a set period of time, you can provide for yourself and the Kennedy Center today.

The Benefits

  • An additional source of lifetime income for you, your spouse, or other significant persons.
  • A potential increase in the income you are currently receiving from your investments.
  • An immediate tax deduction for a portion of your gift.
  • No capital gains tax due at the transfer of appreciated assets to your gift plan.

Which life-income gift best fits your needs?