Popular tax-smart gifts
Giving non-cash assets — an increasingly popular choice — can allow you to have a bigger impact at a lower cost.
Explore tax-smart gift options
Learn about gifts that maximize the impact of your support while providing tax benefits for you.
Stocks and securities
Donate stock or mutual funds and potentially avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Cryptocurrency
Donate bitcoin, ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.
Qualified charitable distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Real estate
Donate real estate to make a lasting impact, unlocking the hidden potential of your property’s value.
The Tributary – our legacy society
The Tributary is a community of givers who are making clean water part of their lasting legacy. By planning a future gift to charity: water, members of The Tributary help ensure that our work will continue until every person on the planet has access to clean water, and that the infrastructure exists to keep that water flowing for generations to come.
Partnering with charity: water to end the global water crisis is important to us. Donating tax efficiently and reducing our tax burden is an added perk. We loved knowing that by donating appreciated stock through our donor-advised fund, we are bringing clean water to people in need right now.
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Get in touch
If you have any questions for our team, we want to provide the best support for you. We’d be happy to speak with you about your giving goals — with no obligation.
Name: Kees (Case) Groenewegen
Title :Senior Key Relationships Officer, Legacy Giving
Phone: 646-688-2323
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are by far the most popular type of planned gift. We can help you add charity: water into your existing plans or, if you don’t have a will or trust, help you set one up at no cost to you.
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k)s or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.