Restricted and Unrestricted Gifts

Gifts of any size may be designed for a specific campaign goal chosen by the donor or a gift may be made without restrictions. Unrestricted gifts have the advantage of enabling C'mon to allocate funds where they are most needed.

Named Gifts

The Children’s Museum of Naples provides the opportunity to make a gift to the campaign in honor of a family member or friend. One many choose to associate one’s name or family name with a gallery, exhibit or classroom. C’mon will be pleased to provide a full list of naming opportunities to donors or discuss alternative naming possibilities.

Gifts of Cash

The campaign accepts gifts of cash, for which donors may receive tax benefits if they itemize deductions. Pledges to the campaign may be paid over a period of up to five years.

Securities

Donors may realize significant tax advantages by transferring fits of appreciated stock. Capital gains on the amount of appreciation are avoided, and the donor receives a tax deduction for the stock’s full market value.

Residences and Real Estate

Gifts of residences and real estate can be advantageous ways of making substantial gifts to C’mon. Residences can be donated, allowing the donor to realize a tax deduction, avoid the capital gains tax and retain lifetime occupancy if desired.

Other Property

Donations of tangible property may result in an immediate tax deduction for the donor, with the amounts of the deduction determined by whether or not the gift is related to the mission of C’mon. The fit may also lessen or eliminate the donor’s estate taxes. All gifts-in-kind will be credited at the appraised value. Gifts-in-kind include donations of art, equipment, rare books, real estate and similar non-monetary contributions.

Matching Gifts

A large number of companies match contributions that employees make to institutes like C’mon. Donors are urged to request that their companies match their gifts.

Planned Gifts and Bequests

Many donors can make a substantial gift through planned giving. Donors may enjoy full tax benefits for such contributions, enhancing their own financial situation even as they make a lasting contribution to C’mon. Life income gifts such as trusts will be counted at their discounted present value. Gifts of life insurance policies for which C’mon is the owner and beneficiary will be counted at cash value. Bequest intentions will be recognized but not counted. C’mon can provide details about the many forms that a planned gift may take and the tax advantages associated with each.