Gifts to Marble Retreat, 501(c)(3), are charitable contributions with resulting tax benefits. The amount of the benefit depends on the kind of gift. A well-planned gift can combine financial and charitable objectives by helping realize personal goals and by providing tax benefits.

CASH
Cash gifts can provide Marble Retreat with funds for current use and can result in immediate tax savings. If you'd like to give a cash donation, please click here for online donations or view and print our mail form.

SECURITIES
Gifts of appreciated securities can be one of the most advantageous ways of giving and thus helping with our Christain counseling mission. These gifts can be made in person, through the mail or through a broker. For tax purposes, the value of the gift is the average market value on the date of delivery or if mailed, on the postmark date. If transferred through a broker, the value is determined on the date of transfer as recorded in a Marble Retreat account.

PERSONAL PROPERTY
Gifts of tangible personal property such as art and rare books related to Marble Retreat's exempt purposes are fully tax-deductible at fair market value.

REAL ESTATE
Real estate can provide an immediate gift, fund a trust, or even arrange for lifetime occupancy after making the gift.

WILL
A bequest in your will can be an effective way of giving while reducing the taxable portion of your estate for federal tax purposes.

LIFE INCOME GIFTS
You can make a substantial gift to Marble Retreat while obtaining income, estate and gift tax benefits and providing an income for your spouse or other family members. In general, cash or other assets are transferred to a trustee who administers the fund. After the death of the last beneficiary, the trust is terminated and the principal transferred to Marble Retreat. An investment to benefit you and Marble Retreat may be made through a Charitable Remainder Unitrust. A Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust is another option.

INSURANCE
Life insurance can benefit Marble Retreat at a relatively low cost to the donor. To qualify, Marble Retreat must be the owner and beneficiary. If the policy is paid up, your charitable contribution is the cash value of the policy. Premiums paid on a gifted insurance policy also qualify for deductions.

FURTHER INFORMATION
A member of the Marble Retreat staff is available to answer your questions regarding gift options and Marble Retreat's gift acceptance policies. For specific recommendations, you should consult your own qualified professional adviser.

Patti Cappa, L.M.F.T., CACII
Executive Director
Marble Retreat Christian Counseling
P. O. Box 176
Carbondale, Colorado 81623

(970) 963-2499 or (888) 216-2725 (toll free), or email us.