An endowment gift to United Way of Central Iowa today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you make a donation to an endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits.

Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at United Way. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.

An Example of How It Works

Couple Smiling Longtime supporters of United Way of Central Iowa, Charlie and Susan have two goals: First, they want to make sure United Way continues to receive support after they are gone. Second, they want to create a lasting legacy for Charlie’s parents.

Charlie and Susan make a $25,000 donation to United Way, which we invest, and each year, a portion of the income from the invested money will be used to support our mission in honor of Charlie’s parents. Plus, Charlie and Susan qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction on their taxes.

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Next Steps

  1. Contact Chase Young at 515-246-6504 or chase.young@unitedwaydm.org to discuss endowed gifts.
  2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  3. If you include United Way in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: United Way of Central Iowa
Address: 1111 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50314
Federal tax ID number: 42-0680425

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