Here's how you can help us create opportunities for the Lakes Region to thrive by
developing healthy homes, creating vibrant community assets, and engaging residents.
Make a Tax-deductible Donation
Want to help us make a difference? A donation can be made by check, credit card, or online by using the form above, or in a number of other ways listed below.
Want to help us make a difference? A donation can be made by check, credit card, or online by using the form above, or in a number of other ways listed below.
Other Ways To Give
You have the power to change the lives of hundreds of families in the Lakes Region by supporting the work we do. You may be able to increase your charitable gift to Lakes Region Community Developers by giving in a new way. Consult with your financial advisor, accountant, tax preparer, or estate planner to determine if you would benefit from increasing your support by making your gift in any of the following ways.
You have the power to change the lives of hundreds of families in the Lakes Region by supporting the work we do. You may be able to increase your charitable gift to Lakes Region Community Developers by giving in a new way. Consult with your financial advisor, accountant, tax preparer, or estate planner to determine if you would benefit from increasing your support by making your gift in any of the following ways.
Appreciated Securities
If you are concerned about paying capital gains tax on stocks, bonds, or mutual funds that have appreciated in value, you could donate them to LRCD. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we are not subject to capital gains tax. If you have owned the securities for at least one year, you can donate them directly to us without paying any capital gains tax. We can then liquidate the securities tax-free and use the proceeds to carry out our mission. Consult with your accountant or financial advisor to determine if donating securities is right for you.
IRA Charitable Contribution
Annual withdrawals from your IRA are required after age 70 ½, and the penalty for skipping a required minimum distribution can be significant. However, if you are in the fortunate position of not needing your distribution for living expenses, you may avoid paying income tax on your required withdrawal by donating it to a charitable organization like Lakes Region Community Developers. This may also help you avoid or reduce the taxes that you have to pay on your social security income. Consult with your financial advisor or accountant to determine if making an IRA charitable contribution could be beneficial to you.
Charitable Bequest
If you are interested in making a gift with a lasting impact without giving up assets during your lifetime, consider including a charitable gift, also known as a bequest, in your will. A bequest can be of any size—you can specify a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. Your bequest can be unrestricted, meaning it will support our most vital needs or priorities at the time it is received, or you may direct your gift to a specific program at LRCD. Consult with your estate planner to decide if a charitable bequest is right for you.
Purchase Tax Credits
Does your business owe NH taxes? Turn that liability into an act of philanthropy and support LRCD by purchasing our tax credits, you support our Projects and lower your tax burden.
If you want to make a gift to Lakes Region Community Developers in any of these ways, please contact Carmen Lorentz at 603.524.0747 ext. 110 or [email protected]. Thank you.