Other Giving Opportunities

There are many ways to contribute to IIWP besides cash donations. 

Gift of Securities

Donating appreciated securities, such as stocks or bonds, is another way to donate to IIWP that can also be tax-effective for US taxpayers. Transferring stocks, mutual funds or bonds is easily done through your broker or mutual fund custodian with what is called a "DTC transfer" to IIWP's brokerage account. If you would like to give in this way or get more information, please contact Mark Lurie [mark@msa.org].

NOTE: There are special US tax rules for valuing a charitable gift of stock. The value of a gift of stock is determined by taking the average between the high and low stock price on the date the gift is received by IIWP. Mutual fund shares are valued using the closing price for the fund on the date of the gift.

 Gift of Real Property

A contribution of real property can generate funds for the church or even be used to benefit the organization. MSIA's beautiful Lake Arrowhead property was originally generously donated as a gift and was used for retreats, trainings and workshops that benefited thousands of people over the years. A gift of real estate that is fully depreciated or idle and no longer needed by its owner can make a significant contribution to support IIWP. Please contact Mark Lurie [mark@msa.org] if you have interest in making this type of gift.

 Gifts in kind

Contributions of tangible items are appreciated and can be put to good use to by the IIWP for its operations. IIWP accepts donations of vehicles, furnishings, household items, appliances, and other goods.   Please check with us first to be sure the donated gift is a good fit for our needs. We can often arrange pick up in the Los Angeles area if you can't drop off the items. You can contact Mark Lurie [mark@msia.org] to arrange for a gift in kind donation.

Gifts in kind include not only tangible items, but can also be utilizing your specialized talents. If you would like to volunteer and share your skills and expertise with us, we welcome your interest.

Bequest in your will

You can designate IIWP as a beneficiary in your will when you do your estate planning. There is a lot of flexibility on how you can do this, e.g., as a percentage of your estate, a gift of a specific dollar amount or a specific asset, or you can make a gift from the balance or residue of your estate.

You can give to IIWP without any conditions or designate that the bequest go to the Windermere Peace Fund which was established to support Windermere and IIWP’s mission of peace.

When designating IIWP as a bequest beneficiary use this information: 

The Peace is Present Foundation
3500 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90018
Federal Tax ID no. 20-4583765

Beneficiary Designation Gifts

You can designate IIWP as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account, or your life insurance policy.   When you establish these types of accounts, or at any time in an established account, you have the option to designate IIWP as a full, partial, or contingent beneficiary.

Charitable Trusts

There are various types of trusts which allow you to transfer cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable trust that benefits both you and IIWP. Charitable Remainder Trusts provide you with income for life or a set term of years. A Charitable Lead Trust makes distributions to IIWP for a number of years after which you or your family receive the trust remainder at a substantial tax savings. Your tax professional can assist you to establish whether one of these trusts is a good financial approach for you.

At first, we may give because it is the "right" thing to do.
Later, we give because giving feels good.
Eventually, we give because, well, that's just what we do.
At that time, the giver and the gift become one.

John-Roger, DSS