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A PRIMER ON PLANNED GIVING
Pathology, February 23, 2011
What IS a planned gift?
Planned gifts are specially structured charitable contributions that are usually part of an individual’s overall financial and/or estate plan.
Planned gifts often provide tax and other financial benefits allowing him or her to make a larger gift than otherwise thought possible.
Common Types of Planned Gifts
Gifts of remainder interest bequests (trust or will, specific or %) beneficial designations of retirement plans life insurance (UM named as beneficiary)
Life income agreements charitable gift annuities charitable remainder trusts
Other charitable lead trusts charitable IRA rollover
Life Income Gifts
Gift made now pays income to one or more beneficiaries
Michigan does not receive benefit until contract the passing of last named beneficiary or end of specified term of years
Irrevocable Current partial income tax deduction;
capital gains tax savings, possible estate tax savings
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES
… easy & popular!
Charitable Gift Annuity
A contractual agreement between the individual(s) and UM that, in exchange for a donation of cash or securities, the UM will pay the donor (or others) a fixed dollars amount for life
Suggested maximum annuity rates from the American Council on Gift Annuities
Backed by CGA reserve pool and general revenues of the University.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Benefits-- Fixed, guaranteed income for life of the
annuitant(s) Income tax deduction in the year it’s created,
and may reduce estate taxes Generally a portion of the payment is tax-free Can be funded with appreciated stock (partial
avoidance of capital gain) Can defer annuity payments into the future
(good retirement planning tool if other retirement plans maxed out)
Can decide when payments start and amount (flexible CGA)
Charitable Gift AnnuityUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANOffice of Gift Planning3003 S. State Street, Suite 9000November 10, 2010
Gift of property
Donor
CharitableGift
AnnuityUM
Remainder toUM
Income tax deductionFixed payments
How it works
You transfer cash, securities, or
other property to UM.
You receive an income tax
deduction and may save capital
gains tax.
UM pays a fixed amount each
year to you or to anyone you
name for life. Typically, a portion
of these payments is tax-free.
When the gift annuity ends, its
remaining principal passes to
UM.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Bob and Mary Donor, ages 72 and 74, donate $25,000 in cash for a gift annuity.
Annual income: $1,400 (5.6%) Charitable Income tax deduction:
$6,462.50 Tax-free portion of annuity:
$1,024.80 Ordinary income portion of annuity:
$375.20
Charitable Gift Annuity
Same example, but donation of $25,000 of appreciated stock with a cost basis of $10,000 and a dividend yield of 2%.
Annual income: $1,400 (5.6%) Income tax deduction: $6,462.50 Tax-free portion: $257.26 Capital gain: $767.54 Ordinary income: $375.20 Increased annual income: $900
(compared with dividend from stock; before taxes)
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS
…Powerful and Sophisticated – a great planning tool!
Charitable Remainder Trust
A trust arrangement between the donor and a trustee chosen by the donor (may be Michigan)
The trust pays “income” to the donor or to beneficiaries the donor designates
When the last beneficiary passes, the principal balance is distributed to the designated charities.
Two primary types: Charitable Remainder Unitrust
(variable) Charitable Annuity Trust (fixed)
Charitable Remainder Trust
Benefits-- Income (or estate) tax deduction to the donor
in the year the trust is funded Income stream to the donor and/or other
beneficiaries for life or a term of years Can name multiple charitable beneficiaries With unitrust, can benefit from investment
growth of the trust assets (including U-M endowment investment returns – more later!)
Avoid realizing capital gains on donated assets
Charitable Remainder Unitrust
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANOctober 6, 2009
Gift of property
Donor
Unitrust UM
Remainder toUM
Income tax deductionVariable income
How it works
You transfer cash, securities, or
other property to a trust.
You receive an income tax
deduction and pay no capital
gains tax.
During its term, the trust pays a
percentage of its value each year
to you or to anyone you name.
When the trust ends, its
remaining principal passes to
UM.
Charitable Remainder UnitrustUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANOffice of Gift Planning3003 S. State Street, Suite 9000November 10, 2010
Gift of property
Donor
Unitrust UM
Remainder toUM
Income tax deductionVariable payments
How it works
You transfer cash, securities, or
other property to a trust.
You receive an income tax
deduction and pay no capital
gains tax on transfer to trust.
During its term, the trust pays a
percentage of its value each year
to you or to anyone you name.
When the trust ends, its
remaining principal passes to
UM.
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT)
Pays fixed amount over life of trust (payout rate x initial funding amount)
Minimum payout rate of 5% Life of income beneficiary(ies) or fixed
term (20 years max), or combination No additional contributions allowed
Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) Pays variable amount over life of trust
(payout rate x value of trust as determined annually)
Minimum payout rate of 5% Life of income beneficiary(ies) or fixed
term (20 years max), or combination Can make additional contributions
CRUT’s Appeal To Individuals Who:
Want to keep up with the market/inflation Have appreciated, low-yielding assets Need planning flexibility Can donate $100,000 (or more) Have some investment risk tolerance Are concerned about asset management Hold assets like appreciated property,
unimproved real estate, closely-held stock, cash
MICHIGAN ENDOWMENT RETURN STRATEGY (MERS)
What is MERS?
Investment approach for U-M charitable remainder unitrusts (CRUTs)
Invest CRUT assets alongside endowment funds in the university’s Long Term Portfolio (LTP)
Trust benefits from asset diversification and investment expertise
Advantages of MERS
Historically more return for less risk Greater remainder benefit for UM &
greater life-time cash flow for income beneficiaries
Access to asset classes not generally or previously available to trusts (especially those smaller in size), i.e., private investments and absolute return investments
Investment management by Michigan’s Investment Office.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust Taking Care of Family
Bob and Mary Wolverine want to help their daughter Kathy with their 13 year-old grandson’s college education. They would also like to create a research fund the U-M Cancer Center. They have a portfolio of highly appreciated but low yielding securities they would like to put to better use.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust Taking Care of Family
Bob and Mary contribute $250,000 in securities with a cost basis of $100,000 to a charitable remainder unitrust that will pay 5% to Kathy for 10 years. At the end of the 10-year term, the remainder will go to the Cancer Center to establish a research fund in their names.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust Taking Care of Family
Total after-tax income to Kathy: $135,069
Income tax deduction for Bob and Mary: $150,845
Remainder to Cancer Center for research fund: $370,061
Total benefit from $250,000 contribution: $505,130
Assumes constant annual investment returns of 9% within trust and that Kathy’s income tax bracket is 10%, 10% for capital gains.
There may be gift tax implications. Bob and Mary should consult with their professional tax advisor before completing this transaction.
Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Donation of cash or other property to
qualified, taxable charitable lead annuity trust
Fixed annual payments to Michigan for a term of years.
At end of term, remainder passes to others, usually heirs (non-grantor)
No income tax deduction, but significant gift tax deductions possible – can eliminate tax on transfer
Proving for a current gift….and transferring assets to others
Ellen and Jack are likely to have a taxable estate. They are maximizing their annual gifts to their children ages 38 and 35 but do not want them to get too much too quickly. They are also interested in establishing a fund to support internships for U-M students to do community service projects.
Charitable Lead Annuity TrustEllen and Jack contribute $1,000,000 in
securities with a $650,000 cost basis to a charitable lead annuity trust paying 7% annually to U-M for 15 years. Assumptions: Trust earns 8% (3% income; 5%
appreciation) Ellen and Jack are in the top tax bracket
(current tax rates) Ellen and Jack have made no taxable gifts
Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Total amount to Michigan: $1,050,000 Total amount to children: $1,271,521 Total benefit from plan: $2,291,521 Total gift tax paid on amount to children:
$0
Note: gift tax deductions greater during periods of low interest rates – like now!
Renewal of Charitable IRA Rollover
Opportunity to make tax-free donations of IRA funds to qualified charities
Minimum donor age: 70 ½ Direct transfer from IRA account to
charity Only IRAs (not 401(k) or 403(b)) Maximum charitable distributions:
$100,000 per year Expires December 31, 2011
In Summery…..Planning options for….
Financial Stability/Income Charitable Gift Annuity Charitable Remainder Unitrust/MERS
Secure Future Income Deferred Payment Gift Annuity
Transferring Wealth Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
Maximum Flexibility Bequest IRA/Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designation
Questions?