WHERE
YOUR GIFT WILL HELP...
Specific
Divisions, Centers & Programs within the ANS
The
American Numismatic Society is a multifaceted institution consisting
of dynamic academic divisions, centers and programs. Your gift can support
the ANS as a whole, or benefit one of the ANS's distinctive divisions,
or a particular program. Below is a listing of the Giving Opportunities.
Your gift is tax deductible pursuant to the Internal Revenue Service
regulations covering such donations. If you have questions, or wish
to discuss your gift options please contact the Office
of Development (212.571.4470 x1307).
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SPECIFIC
WAYS OF GIVING TO THE ANS
Many
types of resources may be used to make a gift to the ANS: Cash, Securities,
Real Property, or Retirement Accounts. You may use a variety of methods
to make the gift: check, credit card, bequest, life income agreements
(charitable gift annuities, deferred gift annnuities, pooled life income
funds, and charitable remainder trusts), life estates, or lead trusts.
Please consult your financial advisor, or call the Office of Development
to discuss how your gift will help the ANS and also benefit you. Your
gift may be restricted or unrestricted. An unrestricted gift is simply
a gift to the ANS with no restrictions from the donor on how it is to
be used. Gifts can be directed to a particular Department or Program
and still be considered unrestricted. Your Annual Fund is a good example
of an unrestricted gift. Unrestricted gifts allow the ANS flexibility
in directing resources to the institutions greatest needs.
Policy
on Privacy and Confidentiality
The ANS Office of Development adheres to the highest standards
of privacy and confidentiality in regard to the ANS's donors. We do
not allow unauthorized use of any information in files, whether in print
or electronic format, that are maintained, stored, or processed by the
Office of Development, or permit anyone else to make unauthorized use
of such information.
We do not seek personal benefit or permit others to benefit personally
from any confidential information that has come to them by virtue of
their work assignment, nor do we exhibit or divulge the contents of
any record or report to any person except in the conduct of their work
assignment and in accordance with ANS and departmental policies. We
never knowingly include or cause to be included in any record or report
a false, inaccurate, or misleading entry. Requests for anonymity are
honored, as are requests concerning solicitation.
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ENDOWMENT
for CURATORIAL AND STAFF POSITIONS
The
ANS endowment is the institution's invested capital that generates funds
to be used, in perpetuity, to support the curators, librarian, administrative
and executive staff and programs.
Unrestricted
endowment earnings support the general operating budget, or the greatest
needs of a particular division if so specified. Other endowment funds
support scholarships, awards, book funds, or programs, as specified
by the donors. An endowed scholarship or fellowship is a permanent tribute
to the person whose name it bears, and it can always be augmented. Scholarships
provide opportunities otherwise unavailable to deserving students.
Endowment
income provides a hedge against downturns in the economy, federal and
state budget cuts, fluctuations in the political climate, and other
changes.
Today's young numismatists benefit from the endowment gifts of previous
generations. Tomorrow's ANS is being created by today's endowment gifts.
Contact the Office of Development for details.
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THE
ANNUAL FUND OF ANS
and
THE MID-YEAR APPEAL
General
unrestricted gifts to the ANS are credited toward the Annual
Fund. Donations can be designated to a specific curatorial department
or program or dedicated in support of the ANS greatest needs, allowing
the ANS greater flexibility in meeting those needs.
Unrestricted gifts contributed on an annual basis have a direct and
immediate impact of the quality of the ANS's services. In addition,
every donation, regardless of the amount, can serve as a catalyst for
generating additional support. Foundations and corporations regularly
look at the level of support contributed by those closest to the ANS
when considering extending support to the ANS.
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CIRCLE CONTRIBUTOR
You
can show additional support to the ANS by becoming a Circle Contributor;
this includes the $60 Full Membership fee.
Each
Circle Contributor category includes the benefits of all lower categories.
Bronze
Circle $200
- 20%
discount on Coinage of the Americas Conference or other major conference
- Invitation
to President's annual reception
Silver
Circle $500
- All
Bronze Circle benefits
- Free
registration for Coinage of the Americas Conference or other major
conference
- Free
registration for educational conferences held in various cities throughout
the world
Electrum
Circle $1,000
- All
Silver Circle benefits
- Private
luncheon and lecture in the original gold vaults at 25 Broad Street,
an 1898 historic landmark building directly across from the New York
Stock Exchange
Gold
Circle $2,000
- All
Electrum Circle benefits
- ANS
Bronze Members Medal
Platinum
Circle $5,000
- All
Gold Circle benefits
- A private
viewing of a collection
Brasher
Circle $10,000
- All
Platinum Circle benefits
- Take
part in specially organized activities
- Enjoy
certain advantages, based upon the level of support contributed
Please visit our on-line
shopping to apply for membership re-new your membership and become
a Circle Contributor using your web-browser
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GIFTS
OF SECURITIES
The
ANS welcomes your gift of appreciated securities. While many donors
prefer to make gifts of cash - a growing number are taking advantage
of contributing gifts of long-term appreciated securities to support
the ANS. As a rule, a Donor may avoid capital gains tax and take a tax
deduction based on the full fair market value of the shares contributed
provided that the donor's overall charitable deductions for the calendar
year do not exceed 30-percent of the donor's adjusted gross income.
If your deductions exceed the 30-percent threshold, they can be spread
over a period of no more than five years. If you donate appreciated
securities for more than one year, you may:
Receive
an income tax charitable deduction based on the market value of the
security at the time of the gift.
Avoid
capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the securities.
Direct
your gift to a variety of different purposes at the ANS.
Fund
a life income gift agreement and potentially receive a greater income.
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WILLS
and BEQUESTS:
Create
a Legacy for the Future - Wills are the central pillar of estate
planning. A gift by will, know as a bequest, provides the opportunity
to create a legacy for the ANS once your needs and those of your loved
ones have been met.
Taxes
and estate settlement costs can be minimized. Valued property
can be used to express your commitment to furthering the research and
educational programs of the ANS. You can designate your gift
to the ANS that meets your interest, and is also tax effective.
The ANS is please to assist you and your legal counsel by providing
wording to ensure the ANS can accept your gift as you intend. Bequests
provide the support the ANS needs to maintain it position as the foremost
institution of its kind devoted to the study of coins, medals and paper
currency.
Please
contact the Office of Development
(212-571-4470 ext 1307) if you wish to further discuss your Will.
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