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An Invitation to Join the BETA Society | |
We have chosen BETA as the symbol of this society because it
reminds us of the devastating nature of diabetes, but also
represents the hope that modern science holds for diabetes
victims–-through research a cure will be found.
Your membership in The BETA Society helps ensure that vital diabetes research continues while providing you with these benefits:
Members of The BETA Society are recognized by JDF in the following ways:
You can join The BETA Society by including JDF in your plans through one of the following arrangements:
A Bequest in Your Will
There are several ways to make a bequest to JDF. You can leave:
- A specific dollar amount;
- A specific percentage, or all, of your residuary estate (the remainder left after bequests to others, debts and expenses are paid);
- Specific items, such as stocks, bonds, or personal property such as jewelry or historical artifacts;
- A gift in trust that pays a portion of the trust property to individual beneficiaries and a portion to JDF.
Your estate will receive an estate tax charitable deduction for a properly planned bequest to JDF.
A Life-Income Gift
Through a life-income plan you can give cash or other assets and receive income for life or a term of years (or provide income to another individual) while making a gift of the remainder to JDF. These plans provide you with an income tax deduction, reduce your estate taxes and often help you to avoid capital gains taxes while increasing your income stream. Some life-income plans provide fixed income and some provide variable income, giving you a choice to fit your circumstances.
A Gift of Real Estate
You can give real estate to JDF outright or through a life-income plan. You can also contribute your personal residence while retaining the right to live in it. Such gifts can provide significant income, estate and capital gains tax savings.
A Gift of Life Insurance
You can name JDF as irrevocable owner and beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy that you no longer need or you can simply retain ownership of your policy and designate JDF as a beneficiary. You can also purchase a new policy to benefit JDF. Life insurance gifts offer income and estate tax advantages.
A Gift of Personal Property
You can give personal property that has appreciated in value (artwork, for example) and receive a current charitable income tax deduction for the full appreciated value of the item if JDF uses it in furtherance of its charitable purposes.
A Gift of Income to JDF, the Remainder to Your Children or Grandchildren
You can establish a lead trust by transferring cash or other assets to a Trustee, who distributes income to JDF for a period of time. When the trust terminates, the remainder is transferred to your children or grandchildren with a significant gift and estate tax savings.
To join The BETA Society or to request additional information please complete and return the BETA Society Confidention Reply Card or contact:
Manager of Planned Giving
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
The Diabetes Research Foundation
120 Wall Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10005-4001
1-800-JDF-CURE
(212) 785-9500
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Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
The Diabetes Research Foundation
120 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005-4001
800-JDF-CURE
212-785-9500
Fax 212-785-9595