Making a gift during your lifetime offers many benefits. Charitable gifts may reduce income taxes, and allows you to see your gift in action. The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation accepts several types of gifts, including:

Cash: Give with cash, check or credit card

Retirement Assets (401k and IRA): Maximize value by avoiding income and estate taxes, and receive a tax deduction

Securities (stock, bonds and mutual funds): Receive a deduction for the full fair market value and avoid paying tax on your capital gain

Real Estate: Receive a tax deduction for the appraised market value and avoid paying tax on your capital gain

Life Insurance: Donate an unneeded policy or purchase a new one to benefit favorite charities