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1. Attractive Rates. Compare our gift annuity rates with those you might receive from a certificate of deposit. You will likely be pleasantly surprised.


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  2. Regular Payments. You will receive quarterly income payments at the end of March, June, September and December.

3. Fixed Income. The amount of your income payments is fixed when you fund your gift annuity, and it will remain the same throughout your lifetime. It will not rise or fall with the economy. That can bring peace of mind in uncertain times.

4. Lifetime Benefit. Gift annuities are for life. Each Elderhostel annuity can benefit one or two older adults throughout their lifetimes.

5. Dependable Source. Elderhostel stands behind all of our gift annuities. We have a reserve fund set aside to meet our obligations and we back up our annuity obligations with the full financial assets of Elderhostel.

6. Relief from Taxes. Since part of your contribution for a gift annuity is considered a charitable gift by the IRS, you will receive an income tax charitable deduction to apply to an itemized return. Also, some of your annuity income will be tax-free, increasing the payment value.

7. Simple Process. Obtaining a gift annuity from Elderhostel is easy. We provide you with a tailor-made illustration so you can see how it works with your age and contribution amount included. You can share these materials with your family and advisor(s).

8. Personal Satisfaction. Every time you receive a payment, you will be reminded that your gift benefits Elderhostel and the educational programs you and thousands of others value.

Please use our Planned Giving Calculator to calculate the income and tax benefits to which you may be entitled if you establish a charitable gift annuity with Elderhostel.

To receive a complete packet of information, including calculations personalized for you, please contact anne.forsyth@elderhostel.org or call toll free (877) 737-0664.

Anne Forsyth
Sr. Planned Giving Officer
11 Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111-1746
Toll free (877) 737-0664

As with any matter of this nature, we suggest you consult your attorney or tax advisor. The information presented here is not intended to be legal or tax advice.

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