Fund Raising & Donations
Below are several ways you can help children with motor disabilities take new steps towards independence through The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc.
Cash Gifts
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A gift of cash in support of our organization is the easiest way to give. These gifts directly help children with motor disabilities participate in CECO’s therapy enriched education programs. All donors will receive an acknowledgement of the gift for tax records. (All gifts made payable to CECO are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.)
Donations can be made through the donation tab on the CECO website: www.cecfl.org or by mail.
Also, if your company has a matching gift program, your gift could be doubled in value.
Memorial and Honorary Gifts
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Living Tribute
A Living Tribute Gift offers a meaningful and lasting way to remember an anniversary, birthday, graduation, or other special occasion.
I am making this gift a 'Living Tribute,' honoring a friend or relative.
To preserve the memory of another person is the most loving act you could offer. Your memorial gift will help us continue our work at with children and families effected by cerebral palsy.
I am making this gift a 'Memorial,' honoring a friend or relative that is deceased.
All Memorial and Honorary Gift donors will receive an acknowledgement of the gift for tax records, and a certificate honoring the contribution.
Planned Gifts
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There are several ways a friend of The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. may invest in CECO’s future....
Bequests
Gifts of Stock
Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Life Estate Contracts (Real Estate Gifts)
Charitable Lead Trusts
Life Insurance Policies
Pooled Income Funds
Gifts of Retirement Plans
Bequests: How to include The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. in my will
The Easiest Way to Leave a Lasting Gift to CECO
A bequest is as simple as it is powerful; with a few words in your will, you can bring hope to hundreds of children with motor disabilities far beyond your lifetime. Chances are, even after you have made adequate provisions for your family and friends, you can have a bigger impact than you ever thought possible - and you do not need to be
wealthy to do it! Best of all, when you make a bequest, you will have the good feeling of having done something significant for a child with physical disabilities.
What You Need to Know
If you are already prepared to name The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc.. in your will, you'll need a few simple facts about us:
1. Legal Name and Address: The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization,
located at 3377 Forsyth Rd Winter Park, FL 32792.
2. The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. Federal Tax ID: 59-3711800
3. The gift can be declared in a number of ways. Here are some common ways to phrase your intentions:
Percentage of Estate:
I give to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc., currently of 3377 Forsyth Rd Winter Park, FL 32792, ___% of my estate to be used in such a manner as the Board of Directors of CECO shall, in its sole discretion, determine.
Fixed Amount:
I give to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc., currently of 3377 Forsyth Rd Winter Park, FL 32792, the sum of $____ to be used in such a manner as the Board of Directors of CECO shall, in its sole discretion, determine.
Specific Property:
I give, devise, and bequeath to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc., currently of 3377 Forsyth Rd Winter Park, FL 32792, description of property, located at exact location.
Residue of Estate (after probate costs and other expenses):
I give to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc., currently of 3377 Forsyth Rd Winter Park, FL 32792, ___% of the rest and residue of my estate to be used in such a manner as the Board of Directors of CECO shall, in its sole discretion, determine.
Gifts of Stock
It may sometimes be a greater advantage to give CECO appreciated securities rather than cash. An outright gift of appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares which you have owned one year or longer may be claimed as a charitable contribution up to an amount equal to 30% of your adjusted gross income. Any deduction not usable in the first year may be carried over for up to five additional years or until the deduction is completed used, whichever is first. By making a charitable donation, you avoid paying tax on the capital gains.
Charitable Gift Annuities
In exchange for an irrevocable transfer of assets, The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc.,. agrees to pay one or two annuitants a fixed income for life, the amount determined by the age of the annuitant(s). A portion of the transfer is deductible and when cash is used to fund a gift annuity, a portion of the income is nontaxable for federal purposes. When using appreciated stock, the capital gains tax is not payable at once but is spread over the life expectancy of the annuitant(s). Illustrations are available through our Executive Director.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Remainder Trusts are similar in concept to the annuity trusts. One key difference is that under the trust the payment amounts may vary from year to year. They are determined by multiplying the percentage stipulated in the trust agreement by the fair market value of the assets each year. Thus, the income may go up or down
depending on the trust assets.
Life Estate Contracts
Some people choose to give their personal residence, farm or vacation home to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. Through a charitable life estate contract, you would deed the property to our organization now but would retain the right to live in the home or use the farm for the remainder of your lifetime. You would also continue to be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, taxes, insurance, etc. By making this type of transfer, you would ensure that the property was quickly conveyed to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc., at the time of your death. In addition you would be entitled to an income tax deduction in the year you deed the property to us.
Charitable Lead Trusts
Charitable Lead Trusts are established by a donor transferring assets to a trust that provides income to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. for a period of years. At the end of that period, the trust assets revert either to the donor (grantor) or to someone else the donor designates (non-grantor).
Life Insurance Policies
There are two primary types: Transfer of ownership of an existing policy to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. or purchase of a contract by the donor, in which The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc. is named the beneficiary and/or owner.
Gifts of Retirement Plans
If you leave your IRA, 401(k) or other qualified retirement plans to your children, a combination of estate taxes, income taxes, and generation skipping taxes could shrink the bequest by as much as 70%. Instead, consider leaving retirement account assets to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc., and preserve all the funds tax free.
Additionally, you can provide for family members by leaving retirement assets to a charitable trust that will pay income to your loved ones. It is simple to make a gift of retirement assets to The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc.
Jen Gase
Executive Director
(407) 673-5137
3377 Forsyth Rd
Winter Park, FL 32792
jen@cecfl.org
If you have made The Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Inc the beneficiary of your charitable planning, please let us know! We would like to acknowledge your very special gift.
Thank you in advance for your support of CECO and our children!