Good Grief’s Legacy Circle
There are many options to choose from when considering a planned gift. The most common is a bequest. Leaving Good Grief in your estate plans is a powerful way to ensure your values and our mission will continue for generations to come. Donors can bequeath an exact dollar amount or a percentage of their estate. If you would like to join our legacy circle please fill out the planned giving intention form located here, or contact Nicole Hudson at nhudson@good-grief.org or 908-594-2334.
Bequest Not For You? There Are Other Options!
There are many planned giving options that can have a major impact right now. Be sure to consult with a financial advisor, and feel free to reach out to Nicole Hudson, our Philanthropy Officer, nhudson@good-grief.org or 908-594-2334 if you have any questions.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Support Good Grief through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). A DAF is a charitable investment account that allows you to contribute cash, stocks, or other assets to receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to the charities where you want to make the most philanthropic impact – like Good Grief! Your assets within the fund grow without incurring capital gains taxes, and it is simpler to manage than private foundations
Gifts of Stock or Securities
Support Good Grief through a gift of stock or appreciated securities. This is an excellent option if you want to make a gift that doesn’t affect your liquidity or cash flow, AND it can potentially save you money by avoiding capital gains tax. You can lessen your tax burden, while supporting the important work at Good Grief.
Electronic Transfer Instructions:
Stock gifts can be electronically transferred through the Good Grief’s broker account. Click here to download the donation stock form. Please download and fill out this form. Once completed please send it to Joanna at Joanna@good-grief.org so we can properly acknowledge your generosity.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs
Those community members who have an IRA account, may want to consider a qualified charitable distribution from their account. Donors at the ages of 70 1/2 or older may need to make a required minimum distribution (RMD) from their account.
You can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to fund the mission of Good Grief, Inc.. These Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and reduce your taxable income—even if you don’t itemize deductions.
Beneficiary Designation
Make Good Grief a beneficiary designation on your retirement, investment, bank account or life insurance policy.
To direct any of these gifts to the Good Grief, please use
Legal Name: Good Grief, Inc.
Address: 38 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Federal Tax ID Number: 20-0514996