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Ways To Give

Whether you’re interested in charitable gift funds, gift annuities, or learning more about leaving United Way in your will—we offer several options to fit your charitable plan. There are a variety of ways to help you strengthen our community while also meeting your family, business and charitable goals… and at the same time, may also help you to reduce your income taxes and avoid capital-gains taxes.

We would be honored to help you identify how we can best help you fulfill your philanthropic needs. General types of giving include:

Gifts by Will

By leaving a bequest to United Way of Greater Rochester, you will make a lasting contribution to our community. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your total estate, or a share of the remainder after your gift to heirs.

Gifts that Pay You Income

Not only can you support our community, you can also provide for yourself and your loved ones both before and after your death. Life-income gifts, such as gift annuities, can provide you with an income stream and tax benefits as well as providing the community with the help it needs.

Gifts of Life Insurance or Retirement Plan Benefits

Naming United Way—and ultimately, our community—as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy or retirement plan is an easy way to make a large gift to help our community in a big way with little expense.

To learn more about customizing your plan through United Way, please contact Diana Lauria at (585) 242-6544, or you can e-mail her at diana.lauria@uwrochester.org.