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Your support is crucial in helping area seniors to live independently, with a sense of security and peace of mind, knowing they can call one number for anything they need regardless of their ability to pay for services.

Thanks to the generosity of SAIL members, donors, and private foundations, we have been able to create new pathways for healthier, safer, and more meaningful longevity in the homes we love.

We thank you for considering a donation to support SAIL's work. All contributions to AgeBetter (and its SAIL program) are tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our EIN is 39-1969761. To learn more about AgeBetter, visit agebettertoday.org.

Ways of Giving (click here for a printable version)

Donate Online

Credit card and debit card gifts are gratefully accepted for one-time donations as well as for a choice of scheduled recurring gift payments. Use this link to give now.

Gifts by Mail or Phone
Personal checks may be made out to AgeBetter, Inc. with SAIL written on the memo line and mailed to AgeBetter, Inc. 6209 Mineral Point Rd. Suite 210, Madison, WI 53705. Gifts are also accepted by phone using a credit card or debit card at (608) 230-4321.

Matching Gifts
Employer matching gift programs can increase the impact of your gift, sometimes doubling or tripling your donation. If you're not sure if your company has a matching gift program, contact your human resources officer or check the company website to learn what your options are.

Gifts of Stock or Real Estate

Donations of appreciated stock or real estate may offer tax benefits while allowing you to flex your charitable muscle for the benefit of many. Please contact Executive Director Ann Albert for more information: ann@agebettertoday.org or (608) 230-4445.

Planned Gifts from Your Estate

You can leave a lasting legacy for others by making AgeBetter, Inc. part of your estate plans. Following are a number of ways to make a legacy gift.

Will: Bequests can be a fixed amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remaining value of your estate after loved ones are cared for.

Stocks and Real Estate: Bequests can also be made through designation of stock holdings or gifts of owned real estate.

Life Insurance: This option allows you to make a gift to AgeBetter, Inc. through life insurance policies. You may decide to make AgeBetter, Inc. your primary beneficiary or gift the policy for the cash surrender value during your lifetime.

Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT): The purpose of a trust is to set aside money to provide an income for yourself or for another person. These trusts offer the additional advantage of establishing a tax-deductible gift to qualified nonprofit organizations.

Living Trust: A living trust is a flexible legal document through which you control the administration of your assets.

Charitable Gift Annuity: Strengthen your own financial future while supporting AgeBetter, Inc. by purchasing a gift annuity. An annuity is an investment that pays a constant rate of return. A portion of the interest income may be tax free and a portion of the principal gift can be deducted the year of establishing the annuity.

Retirement Accounts: Retirement accounts can benefit AgeBetter, Inc. today or after your lifetime. Naming AgeBetter, Inc. as a beneficiary of your retirement assets can be done by completing a form that is entirely separate from your will, making this both an easy way to give and flexible for adjusting beneficiary designations anytime you want.

If you prefer to put your gift to work now and you are 70 1/2 years old or older, you can make a gift, referred to as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), from your IRA directly to a charity of your choice without having to pay income taxes on the money. Your IRA rollover gift can also satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution for the year.

Please contact Executive Director Ann Albert for more information at ann@agebettertoday.org or (608) 230-4445.

Each individual situation is different and we recommend that you always consult with your financial, tax, or family advisor and estate planning professional to explore ways of strengthening retirement income and achieving your charitable gift planning goals.