There are eight ways you can make a significant contribution to the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation One of the easiest ways is by making a gift by cash, check or credit card. By using your credit card, you may gain valuable points or airline miles. Regular monthly, quarterly or semi-annual gifts are sincerely appreciated. • A major gift funded over a three to five year installment or pledge payment period. This allows larger pledges and tax deductions for each year of giving. • A donation of appreciated stocks, bonds or securities. The capital gains tax can be eliminated with this type of gift. • Real estate that has been owned by the donor for a year or more which has appreciated in value can receive the same tax advantages as securities when donated. • Personal property such as works of art, stamps, coins, firearms, and other collections. Antiques and jewelry are also accepted. • Deferred gifts, bequests, charitable trusts and wills are also accepted. • In-kind gifts of products or services can also be made. • Many corporations offer “Matching Gifts” to match employees’ gifts in greater or lesser amounts. Please check with your employer. Any of the above gift methods may be combined for donors who wish to provide major gifts. We are pleased to offer Discover, MasterCard and VISA for your personal convenience. If you would like to make a donation via charge card, you may phone us Monday thru Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. For more information about ways you can include the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation in your will, life insurance policy, or a planned gift through your Living Trust or estate, please contact Joel Dortch, Executive Director, (760) 240-3330. Please contact your accountant, attorney or tax professional for more information about the tax advantages of charitable giving. We are most grateful for your support!