How to Give
Investing in the philanthropic mission of the PAA Foundation can be done through a variety of ways:
Gifts to the General Fund which supports scholarships and training
Make a memorial gift
Establish a Benefactor’s Club Account which begins at $10,000
Establish a Donor Advised Account which begins at $25,000
The following methods are the most frequently used for charitable contributions. The PAA Foundation will benefit from your support and you will receive a tax deduction for you contributions.
Please consult your attorney, financial planner, accountant and/or tax advisor for additional information about gifts most advantageous to your situation.
Cash Gifts
The most convenient and frequently used method of support to the PAA Foundation is a gift of cash-outright currency, personal check or money order - made payable to the PAA Foundation and mailed to: 1925 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102.
Appreciated Securities
A gift of your appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares is an ideal way to support the PAA Foundation. In addition, transferring the securities prior to liquidation will help you avoid capital gains taxes. Please contact the Foundation for personal assistance with the transfer of these assets.
Gifts by Bequest
The PAA Foundation may be named a beneficiary in a will or trust of a designated gift, a percentage of the estate or a residual bequest of whatever property remains after specific bequests have been fulfilled. Inclusion of the PAA Foundation in your will or trust should reference the PAA Foundation, Harrisburg, PA. In addition, the PAA Foundation can be named as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan.
Please contact us to learn more about giving.