Guy Jordan Fund
You can donate any amount to the Guy Jordan Fund. The purpose of the Guy Jordan fund is to provide research grants to graduate students and new professors studying the family Cichlidae. To learn more about the Guy Jordan Fund click Guy Jordan Fund.
Paul V. Loiselle Fund
You can donate any amount to the Paul Loiselle Conservation Fund. The purpose of the Paul Loiselle Fund is to provide conservation grants to institutes and organizations working to conserve members of the family Cichlidae and their habitats. To learn more about the Paul Loiselle Fund click Paul Loiselle Fund.
ACA Special Allocation Fund
You can donate any amount to the ACA Special Allocation Fund. The purpose of the Special Allocation Fund is to provide grants to people, institutes and organizations for projects related to members of the family Cichlidae that do not fall into the other two funds.
General Donations
You can also donate smaller or larger increments, make personal or corporate donations, etc. at the link above. It is only by your support that the ACA can maintain its leadership in Cichlid Conservation, Research and Education. Remember, it is 100% tax deductible.
Estate Planning
You can also remember the ACA in your Estate Planning as others have already done. As time goes on, there will be much more need for cichlid conservation efforts. Use the link above for that, too.
How to Include the ACA in Your Estate Plans
Each individual or family situation is unique, and this extends into planning gifts to the American Cichlid Association and your other charitable interests. With attention to detail and a thorough review of your financial situation, your Estate Planner can assist you in identifying the gift vehicle that will complement your unique situation. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
Bequests – One of the most popular ways to give, a bequest can be made through gifts of cash, securities, personal property, or real estate.
Retirement Accounts – Properly designated charitable gifts of retirement accounts bypass probate, avoid taxation, and reduce the size of your taxable estate.
Life Insurance Policies – A convenient way to support ACA programs and multiply your ability to give today, a life insurance gift simply allows you to designate the ACA as the beneficiary of your policy. Gifts of life insurance are tax-deductible when the ACA 501(c)(3) is the irrevocable owner and beneficiary of the policy.
Other Options – Additional giving opportunities include charitable lead trusts. This option allows you to care for your family while also supporting your favorite causes. Everyone has unique philanthropic goals. As a result, there are many different factors to consider when choosing your personal gift options.
