How to Give

Giving to The Heritage Foundation can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

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  Bequest

  Bequest

  You designate The Heritage Foundation as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form. More
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  Gifts of Real Estate

  Gifts of Real Estate

  Heritage members like you are thinking more creatively about their charitable giving and are unleashing the power of real estate in defense of America's founding principles. More
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  IRA Charitable Rollover

  IRA Charitable Rollover

  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result, you can make an immediate gift from your IRA today. More
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  IRAs, Insurance, and other Beneficiary Designations

  IRAs, Insurance, and other Beneficiary Designations

  You can designate The Heritage Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy. More
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  Charitable Lead Trust

  Charitable Lead Trust

  You fund a trust that makes gifts to The Heritage Foundation for a term of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings. More
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  Charitable Gift Annuity

  Charitable Gift Annuity

  Transfer cash or appreciated property to The Heritage Foundation in exchange for fixed payments (rates vary based on age) for the rest of your life. More
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  Charitable Remainder Unitrust

  Charitable Remainder Unitrust

  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years. More
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  Donor Advised Fund

  Donor Advised Fund

  If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF) through Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or BNY Mellon, you can donate to The Heritage Foundation. More