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Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends at the Community Foundation who now are benefiting from life income gifts and other planned gifts. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

Benefits for Family and Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation

There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.

Leading for the Future
Luke and Candice Waters spent many years volunteering and supporting Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation. They wanted to give back in a way that would help our organization fulfill its mission. More on Leading for the Future >>.

Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail Williamson were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. More on Capital Gains Tax Bypassed >>.

Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Northwest Arkansas Community Foundation. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.

Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

Anita Scism
Executive Director

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Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact Anita@nwacf.org.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.