We believe all young people should have the chance to belong, connect with nature, and learn critical life skills. Thank you for joining us in this life-changing work and investing in youth! Here are 7 ways to express your generosity:

Donor advised funds

You transfer cash or other assets to a tax-exempt sponsoring organization such as a public foundation. You can then recommend-but not direct-how much and how often money is granted. In addition, you avoid the cost and complexities of managing a private foundation.

In return, you qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction at the time you contribute to the account. This also allows for a centralized giving and record-keeping system in one location.

An Example of How It Works

Joe and Laura want to give back to their hometown by putting their money where it will do the most good. They establish a $25,000 donor advised fund with a community foundation.

The couple receives a federal income tax charitable deduction for the gift. They also get all the time they need to decide which charities to support.

After researching community needs with the foundation’s staff, Joe and Laura recommend a grant for Camp Fire National Headquarters (which Laura, her daughter, and granddaughter have been Camp Fire campers for generations). The foundation presents the charities with checks from the Julia Donor Advised Fund, which Joe and Laura named in honor of their granddaughter. Joe and Laura are delighted to start this personal legacy of giving.

Appreciated Securities

Making gifts of appreciated securities need not be complicated. When giving securities be sure to consult with your financial advisors and/or attorney. Additional time should be allowed for completion of such gift transactions.

Transfer Instructions for Stock Held with a Broker (Securities held by your broker)

1. Contact the Camp Fire National Headquarters to notify us of your gift. Please contact LaShee Thomas, LaShee.Thomas@campfire.org.
2. Instruct your broker in writing to transfer the stock directly to Camp Fire National’s brokerage account (see below for details).
3. Confirm your gift with a letter to Camp Fire National’s Office of Development describing the securities and specifying how your gift should be designated or complete https://campfire.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Camp-Fire-Transfer-Instructions.pdf

Instructions for Stock Held in Certificate Form (Certificates you hold)

1. Contact the Camp Fire National Headquarters to notify us of your gift. Please contact LaShee Thomas, LaShee.Thomas@campfire.org.
2. Mail the unendorsed certificate, along with a letter of instruction, to the Camp Fire National Headquarter.
3. In a separate envelope, mail a stock power (signed and dated) for each certificate to:

Camp Fire National Headquarters

Office of Development

1801 Main St Ste 200

Kansas City, MO 64108

FEIN # 13-1623921

As with any decision involving your estate plans, we urge you to seek the advice of professional counsel when considering a gift to Camp Fire National Headquarters.

To learn more about how you can contribute through planned giving, please contact LaShee Thomas, at LaShee.Thomas@campfire.org.

As with any decision involving your estate plans, we urge you to seek the advice of professional counsel when considering a gift to Camp Fire National Headquarters. Our Tax ID is 13-1623921.

Legacy Gifts

What are the advantages of making a bequest?

• It is not payable until death, so it does not affect your assets or cash flow during your lifetime.
• It is private – your will is not filed or made public until your death.
• It is revocable – you can change the provisions in your will at any time until death.

What is the best way to include Camp Fire National in a will?

When including a provision of us in your will, you will want to make sure that your intention is stated clearly and that you have our correct name and address. It would be prudent if you or your advisor calls us before drafting the document to ensure that the information you are including is accurate.

Here are some of your options:

• How will your gift be used: You may opt to designate a program at Camp Fire National as a beneficiary of your gift, or you may leave your gift to be used at the discretion of our Board of Trustees.
• What form should your gift take: You may choose to designate that we receive a specific sum from your estate (for example $5,000), or you may choose to leave a percentage of your estate (for example 5%).
• What asset should you use: You can give almost any kind of asset through a bequest, including cash, securities, an interest in real estate, tangible personal property, or the remainder of your IRA, tax-sheltered annuity, qualified pension, or profit-sharing plan.

Sample Bequest Language:

I give (BEQUEST AMOUNT/PERCENTAGE) to Camp Fire National Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri for (STATE DESIGNATION SUCH AS UNRESTRICTED USE OR SOMETHING MORE SPECIFIC LIKE CAMPER SCHOLARSHIPS).

What if I have already written my will?

You can amend a will to make a gift without rewriting the entire document. Your attorney can prepare the simple statement, called a codicil, that adds a new bequest to us while reaffirming the other terms of your will. If you have or plan to include Camp Fire National in a bequest provision, please notify us by using the Camp Fire National Headquarters Bequest Intention form so that we ensure your wishes can be fulfilled.

To learn more about how you can contribute through planned giving, please contact LaShee Thomas, at LaShee.Thomas@campfire.org.

As with any decision involving your estate plans, we urge you to seek the advice of professional counsel when considering a gift to Camp Fire National Headquarters. Our Tax ID is 13-1623921.

Donate Your Vehicle

To donate your automobile, truck, van, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, dirt bike, tractor, or boat and trailer you simply need a clear title and the keys—your vehicle doesn’t even have to be in working condition. Our partner, Vehicles for Charity, will pick up or tow your vehicle at no cost to you. Then it will be sold at auction, with a portion of proceeds going to support Camp Fire National.

The IRS may allow you to take a charitable-tax deduction on your federal income tax return for the gross sale of your vehicle. If the gross sale of the vehicle is greater than $500, the IRS may require you to fill out Form 8283, “Non-cash Charitable Contributions.” For more information, consult your tax advisor.

Avoid the headache of selling or disposing of your vehicle by transforming it into a life-changing gift for youth right here in our community.For more information and to donate your vehicle, call Vehicles for Charity at 1.866.628.2277 or visit their website at https://www.vehiclesforcharity.org/charities/ to make your donation online.