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Giving to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter?

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter has been making a significant difference in our community for the last 25 years. Time and money are a crucial component of how we continually make that difference. Here are some great tax-effective ways to make YOUR charitable contribution today!

Regardless of which way you choose to give, the benefits of your contribution will be immense.

• You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution is being utilized wisely and efficiently.
• You can witness the difference your philanthropic dollars make to us.
• A possible tax deduction resulting from the contribution.
  

Please contact the AAFAKC office if you would like a copy of our most recent annual report.

An Outright Gift

Gifts may be made in response to our immediate needs or for an important upcoming program. The benefits of establishing an outright gift may include an income tax deduction and possibly capital gains tax avoidance.

Donate by Mail
AAFAKC
9140 Ward Parkway, Suite 120
Kansas City, MO 64114

Planned Giving

Gifts may be made over an extended period of time. The benefits of establishing a planned gift is a possible reduction of your taxes- increasing income. You may schedule payments on a bi-yearly, quarterly, or monthly plan to fit your needs.

IRA Transfer

Gifts from your Individual Retirement Account allows tax-deductible contributions of up to $4,000 per year, or more if you are over age 50. Whatever you contribute towards your IRA comes off your yearly income, thereby reducing total tax liability. Congress just passed legislation that allows you to make tax-free contributions to AAFAKC from you IRA. To benefit you must be at least 70 1/2 and it applies only to IRA's.  The law is limited to $100,000 in 2006 and $100,000 in 2007. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 presents a new giving opportunity. The law allows individuals aged 70 ½ or older to now make gifts to qualified charitable organizations like the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter using funds transferred directly from their IRAs. Additionally, these individuals will not have to pay taxes on the amounts transferred. You can transfer any amount you desire up to $100,000 on or before Dec. 31, 2007. The greatest benefits to you will be determined by circumstance as well as state and federal tax laws.

Please contact the AAFAKC office for additional information by phone: 816-333-6608 or by email: info@aafakc.org.

Here is how the law works: Martin is 72 and has made a pledge this year to AAFAKC of $150,000. He currently has an IRA of $15,000 that he plans on donating as his pledge. He had the choice of giving cash or other assets to fulfill the pledge, but now he has another option. If he transfers $15,000 to AAFAKC from his IRA on or before Dec. 31, 2007, she avoids paying income tax on $15,000. He will not, however, be able to use it as a charitable deduction—it is a pure wash. The Pension Protection Act gives him an easy and convenient way to benefit us without tax complications.

IRA Beneficiary

Another tax-smart strategy is to name the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter as beneficiary of all or a portion of your IRA assets. By naming us as beneficiary of your IRA, you can leave us a gift that is free of all income and estate taxes because we are a charitable organization.

A Gift in Your Will

You can make a bequest designating a specific dollar amount or a percentage of the residue of your estate to pass onto AAFAKC at your death in honor/memory of your loved one. The primary financial benefit of gifts made by will is a reduction in estate taxes.

An Endowed Gift

Contributing to or establishing an endowment offers financial benefits similar to those available by making an outright gift or bequest. The main difference is that an endowment is structured so the investment income, rather than the principal, is used to fund the gift from year to year. If the entire principal remains invested, the endowment will continue in perpetuity.

Workplace Campaign

This campaign is the most effective way to organize your company around helping to improve the community you work and live in. AAFAKC can help you plan and implement a company account for employees to donate.
Honorary Gift: Gifts will be made in honor and acknowledgement of a loved one.

Stock Donation

Giving long-term, appreciated securities may provide a greater benefit to you-

• You may save current income for day-to-day needs because a gift of stock does NOT come out of your cash flow.
• You may save taxes two ways: Income tax and Capital Gains tax.
• You may lower the “cost” of your gift.
  

Check with your advisor about the best ways to take advantage of giving to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter.

Looking for a Financial Advisor?

Getting the most out of your money. A good financial advisor can swiftly and gracefully guide you through tricky financial waters. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to choose the right expert for you. Here are four elements you should consider when deciding on a financial advisor.

Communication. It is important to select someone with whom you feel totally at ease. He or she should ask about your goals, thoroughly explain your choices and be a good listener. Never choose someone who makes you feel intimidated or uncomfortable.

Education and credentials. Financial advising is a complex field. Verify the prospect’s educational background, including college and any additional specialized training. Also, look for professional credentials such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP). Check if he or she belongs to professional association and participates in continuing education programs.

Experience and reputation. Ask potential advisors for references and check them carefully. Inquire in the community to see if they are well-known and respected. Ask about their experience developing comprehensive financial plans and advising clients. Make sure they want to do more than sell financial products or manage your existing portfolio.

Fee structure. Understand exactly how your advisor is compensated for services. You should feel confident that your advisor always gives advise in you best interest, not his or hers.

This information on this site is not intended as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax professional or investment professional.

By Making a Gift

You will be taking advantage of an extraordinary tax savings, as well as helping us continue to provide service and programs to those who need it most. Feel free to contact us if you are considering a gift or if you have any further questions.

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Turn Treasures Into Tax Breaks

Approaching retirement, people who have accumulated items that have appreciated in value over time must now decide how to distribute those treasures. While such valuable items may represent a retirement nest egg, they also represent a tax liability.

Termed as “tangible personal property,” the IRS will want to tax any market value gain above cost basis at a punitive 28 percent for certain types of such property (unlike other forms of long-term capital gains taxed at no more than 15 percent).

Because a 28 percent capital gains rate applies to some tangible personal property, such as collectible artwork, gems and coins, now is an excellent time to donate those treasured items to us to receive a charitable deduction and avoid paying capital gains tax. (To avoid long-term capital gains taxes, however, the property must have appreciated in value and been owned for more than a year.)

Unlike property where proof of ownership lies in a document, such as stocks or real estate, tangible property must be something you can touch—stamp collections, artwork or antiques, etc.

When giving appreciated property—except in the case of a bequest—your gift must be used by Rockhurst High School in a way related to our tax-exempt purpose in order to claim a deduction based on the appreciated value of the gift. If we are unable to use the gift for charitable purposes and choose to sell it, your deduction is based on the lower of your cost basis or the fair market value.

Fair market value is determined through a qualified appraisal (necessary only if you plan to deduct more than $5,000). To claim a deduction—for any item worth more than $500—you must also complete IRS form 8283.

During the month of May, Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, we are asking you to consider making a donation and to become a member of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter.

• For $25, you can send a child to SuperKids Camp.

• A $50 donation can provide a breathing machine for someone in need.

• By donating $75, a dozen peak flow meters can be distributed to those who cannot afford them
• For a donation of $100, you can underwrite the cost of instructors to teach Junior High Students about asthma management.

You have it in your power to make a difference in the lives of a family struggling with asthma and allergies. Won’t you help?

PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to our site! We extend the following information to assure you that we are concerned about and respect your privacy while visiting our Web site. AAFA will never sell, lease or rent your confidential information. However, if it is necessary, we will share information for legal reasons. We will always endeavor to take steps to assure that any information you provide to us will remain secure. We want you to feel safe in your online experience while visiting our site. We therefore request that you take a moment to review the following valuable information.

Information About Health

Information accessible on this site is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and information. Information provided is general in nature and may be helpful to some people but not others, depending upon their personal medical needs. This is why you should always consult with your personal physician prior to changing or undertaking a new diet, exercise program or following advice designed for general audiences only. Your physician is typically best able to evaluate whether or not a specific health suggestion or potential course of treatment is best for you. Advance consultation with your physician is especially important if you are under eighteen (18), pregnant, nursing a baby, or have health problems. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay to seek it because of something you may have read on this site.

Sharing of Personal Information

Companies may be contracted by AAFA to perform a variety of tasks such as providing technical assistance with our web site, etc. These companies may have access to personal information to perform such functions. However, these companies may only use such personal information for the purpose of performing that function and may not use it for any other purpose. Other than as provided in this privacy policy, AAFA does not sell, transfer or disclose personal information to third parties.

Collection of Information

AAFA gathers personal information such as names and email addresses when voluntarily submitted by the user. With your permission, we will use personal information collected from you to send you information, such as AAFA updates or fundraising event information. If you elect not to receive such materials, we will not send them to you.

Security

Our Web site's e-commerce system uses protection software to transmit data from your computer to our Web site in a safe and secure manure possible. In certain areas, password protection is used to protect your privacy and security.

Changes

AAFA reserves the right to make changes to this privacy policy at any time and requests that you review this policy for updates.

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TERMS OF USE

We have taken every effort to design our Web sites to be useful, informative, helpful, honest and fun. Hopefully we've accomplished that — and would ask that you let us know if you'd like to see improvements or changes that would make it even easier for you to find the information you need and want.

Restrictions on Use of Our Online Materials

All materials contained in the AAFA Web sites (“Online Material”) are the copyrighted property of AAFA. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are proprietary to AAFA. No Online Material from our Web sites may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, except that individuals may download one copy of the materials to any single computer for their personal, noncommercial home use only, provided that individuals 1) retain all copyright, trademark and propriety notices, 2) make no modifications to the materials, 3) do not use the materials in a manner that suggests an association with any of our products, services, events or brands, and 4) do not download quantities of materials to a database, server, or personal computer for reuse for commercial purposes. However, material may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed online materials in any way or for any other purpose unless written permission is granted. Nor may any content be added, deleted, distorted or misrepresented on any AAFA website. Any attempt to modify any Online Material, or to defeat, or circumvent our security features is prohibited. Everything you download, any software, plus all files, all images incorporated in or generated by the software, and all data accompanying it, is considered licensed to you by AAFA or third-party licensors for your personal, non-commercial home use only. We do not transfer title of the software to you. That means that we retain full and complete title to the software and to all of the associated intellectual-property rights. You're not allowed to redistribute or sell the material or to reverse-engineer, disassemble or otherwise convert it to any other form that people can use.

Submitting Your Online Material to Us

All remarks, suggestions, ideas, graphics, comments, or other information that you send to AAFA through our sites becomes and remains AAFA property, even if this agreement is later terminated. That means that we don't have to treat any such submission as confidential. You can't sue us for using ideas you submit. If we use them, or anything like them, we don't have to pay you or anyone else for them. We will have the exclusive ownership of all present and future rights to submissions of any kind. We can use them for any purpose we deem appropriate to our AAFA mission, without compensating you or anyone else for them. You acknowledge that you are responsible for any submission you make. This means that you (and not we) have full responsibility for the message, including its legality, reliability, appropriateness, originality, and copyright.

Limitation of Liability

AAFA will not be liable for any damages or injury that accompany or result from your use of any of our sites. These include (but are not limited to) damages or injury caused by any:

USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITES
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Links to Other Sites

We sometimes provide referrals to and links to other World Wide Web sites from our sites. Such a link should not be seen as an endorsement, approval or agreement with any information or resources offered at sites you can access through our sites. If in doubt, always check the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) address provided in your WWW browser to see if you are still in an AAFA-operated site or have moved to another site. AAFA is not responsible for the content or practices of third party sites that may be linked to our sites. When AAFA provides links or references to other Web sites, no inference or assumption should be made and no representation should be inferred that AAFA is connected with, operates or controls these Web sites. Any approved link must not represent in any way, either explicitly or by implication, that you have received the endorsement, sponsorship or support of any AAFA site or endorsement, sponsorship or support, including its respective employees, agents or directors.

Termination of This Agreement

This agreement is effective until terminated by either party. You may terminate this agreement at any time, by destroying all materials obtained from all AAFA Web sites, along with all related documentation and all copies and installations. AAFA may terminate this agreement at any time and without notice to you, if, in its sole judgment, you breach any term or condition of this agreement. Upon termination, you must destroy all materials. In addition, by providing material on our Web sites, we do not in any way promise that the materials will remain available to you. And AAFA is entitled to terminate all or any part of any of its Web sites without notice to you.

Jurisdiction and Other Points to Consider

Unless otherwise specified, the Online Materials on our sites are presented to provide information about the resources of AAFA. AAFA was organized under the laws of the state of Missouri, in the United States of America. If you use our sites from locations outside of the United States, you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. These Terms of Use, and the agreement they create, shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Missouri (without applying the state's conflict-of-law principles.) If any provision of this agreement is unlawful, void or unenforceable, it will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. AAFA may modify these Terms of Use, and the agreement they create, at any time, simply by updating this posting and without notice to you. This is the ENTIRE agreement regarding all the matters that have been discussed.

Questions or Suggestions

Please direct all questions or comments regarding this privacy policy to AAFA via phone at 1-888-542-8252, 816-333-6608, e-mail at info@aafakc.org, or write us at AAFAKC, 9140 Ward Parkway, Suite 120, Kansa City, MO, 64114. This Web site may provide links to external Web sites maintained by individuals or organizations external to AAFA. Once you access information that links you to another Web site, you are subject to the privacy policy of the Web site containing the information you have linked to.