Ways to Give

Cash a gift of cash using a check, or a gift via credit card, can be the easiest way to give. Checks should be made out to the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams and mailed to 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake, IN 46590.

Including a charitable bequest in your will is a simple way to make a lasting gift to the Lilly Center. When you make a gift to the Lilly Center, that gift will become your personal legacy of giving.

Gifts of appreciated stocks or bonds provide a tax benefit to the donor as well as fulfilling your charitable intent. Gifts can be made by electronic transfer. Contact us for instructions on how you can transfer directly from your brokerage or investment account to the Lilly Center.

Making a charitable gift of real estate to the Lilly Center helps you avoid property gains. The value of your real estate may exceed that of any other asset you own. With the help of the Lilly Center, you can use it to fulfill your charitable interests and receive financial and tax benefits.

Life insurance provides a simple way for you to give a significant gift to the Lilly Center with tax benefits that you can enjoy during your lifetime. Gifts of life insurance enable donors to make a future major gift at a relatively modest cost.

A charitable lead trust allows you to provide income to the Lilly Center for a period of time. At the end of the designated time, the corpus is distributed to whomever you designate, such as an heir. A charitable remainder trust allows you to receive income for the rest of your life, knowing that whatever remains will benefit your community.

Giving through a charitable gift annuity allows you to arrange a generous gift to the Lilly Center, while providing an income source that you can count on for the rest of your life.