Create Your Legacy
Become a Legacy Star
What is the Legacy Star Program? It is an opportunity to show your appreciation to the
National Circus Preservation Society
a 501(c)3, non profit arm of CFA and help preserve the Circus for future generations.
IF YOU DONATE $200 OR MORE TO NCPS,
YOU AUTOMATICALLY BECOME A LEGACY STAR FOR THE YEAR!
A special luncheon, recognition in White Tops and a memorial pin will be awarded at the next
national convention for all Legacy Star Members!
Become a Legacy Star for Life
If you include the National Circus Preservation Society (NCPS) as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, insurance policy, will or other estate gift with a minimum donation of $5000, you will be an honorary member in the Legacy Stars for your lifetime.
Often there are significant tax advantages to gifting stocks and retirement assets directly to NCPS.
Here are suggestions for gifting to NCPS:
- Include a bequest for NCPS in your will or living trust.
- Name NCPS as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account.
- Establish a charitable gift annuity nameing NCPS
- Donate cash.
Benefits
- Retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k), and 403(b) plans can be subject to double taxation, ordinary income and estate tax - can go to taxes if left to your heirs. Retirement plan assets left to NCPS will transfer tax free.
- Giving appreciation stocks and bonds can be a more tax efficient deduction than giving cash. If you make a gift of securities directly to NCPS you will receive an income tax deduction for the full market value without paying capital gains tax.
- Life Insurance allows donors to leverage their resources while providing an extraordinary gift for future members.
- Donations through life insurance, wills, will require a formal letter stating what is being donated.