There are many ways to invest in the future of Imperial by making a gift to the Imperial Community Foundation Fund. All gifts are appreciated and no gift is too small. Below is a brief sample of a few of the different ways to contribute. Please contact us if you have any questions or if we can assist you.
direct donation
A contribution directly to the Imperial Community Foundation Fund will have an immediate impact in the community and is tax deductible. Contributions may be made online here, or may be mailed to Imperial Community Foundation Fund, P.O. Box 1281, Imperial, Nebraska, 69033. Please make your check payable to the Imperial Community Foundation Fund.
memorial contributions
A memorial contribution is a monetary gift made in the name of a lost family member or friend. By making a memorial contribution to the Imperial Community Foundation Fund's unrestricted endowment, you will be honoring the memory of your loved one which shall continue to benefit the Imperial community and its residents year after year.
Memorial contributions may be made online by clicking here. Please select the "In memory of..." option as the purpose of your donation and include the name of your loved one.
Memorial contributions may also be mailed to Imperial Community Foundation Fund, P.O. Box 1281, Imperial, Nebraska 69033. Please make your check payable to Imperial Community Foundation Fund and indicate that you are making a memorial contribution and include the name of your loved one.
The Imperial Community Foundation Fund will send a note to your loved one's family indicating that you are honoring his or her memory by investing in Imperial's future.
Planned gifts
Celebrate your good life and share the fruits of your labor for generations to come with those you love and care for. A planned gift is much more than an estate plan - it is an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of your commitment to the community. Many Imperial residents have found that a planned gift is an easy and convenient way to make a gift to support their hometown. Find out more about how a planned gift can assist you setting life's priorities here.
automatic gifts
An automatic gift is a gift in a form of a monthly withdrawal from your bank account. For the equivalent of the price of only a few fancy coffee shop coffees per month, you can regularly invest in making a difference in Imperial. These monthly contributions are simple to set up and require only a one-time authorization to your bank.
Click here to download the Authorization Form to make an automatic monthly donation. Please be certain to list "Imperial Community Foundation Fund" as the Affiliated Fund you wish your contribution to benefit.
beneficiary designation
Designating the Imperial Community Foundation Fund as the beneficiary of a bank account, life insurance policy, retirement plan or annuity is a powerful way of making a gift at a low cost and without a major change of lifestyle. As an example, a beneficiary designation on a life insurance policy allows you to make a very substantial gift at the low cost of paying the monthly premiums of the policy. Typically, these gifts allow you to maintain control of the asset during your lifetime and gift the asset when it is no longer needed.
GIFTS OF ag COMMODITIES
A gift of grain or other commodities may help provide significant income tax savings. Because the property is gifted directly to the Imperial Community Foundation Fund, no income is recognized, while the associated costs of production may still be deducted as a business expense. Find out more about this powerful way of giving here.
GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE
Gifts of farm and ranch land, personal residences, and other types of real estate can have a substantial impact on your community, and depending on your personal tax situation, may provide tax advantages to using real estate as a gift. Find out more about the benefits of gifts of real estate here.