THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GIVE TO RGALT. We have listed a few commonly used planned giving options that may provide you with tax benefits. As you consider your estate planning, we encourage you to consult with your financial planner, accountant, or attorney who can advise you on the best planned giving option for you. Designating RGALT as a beneficiary for your planned gift is completely flexible and you have the ability to modify your gift as circumstances change.

Bequests – You may bequeath a cash amount, securities or assets to RGALT. There are many different options to make this work for you. The bequest may be in a specific amount or a residual amount that is left after bequests to other individuals or may be contingent on whether another named individual survives you. 

Gifts of Real Estate – You can make a gift of property to RGALT by making the donation a part of your will or estate plans.

Life Insurance – You can make a gift to RGALT simply by designating RGALT as the direct or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Retirement/IRA Fund Beneficiary – Most people do not use all of their retirement assets during their lifetime. The unused assets can be used to make a generous gift to RGALT by naming RGALT as the residual beneficiary of your retirement fund. You can continue to receive the benefits and when you no longer need them, the remainder is donated to RGALT as a gift.

CRAIGHEAD BEQUEST: LEAVING A MEANINGFUL LEGACY

Tucked down a quiet private road, sits a serene half acre alongside the Los Duranes acequia. This parcel, once part of a large farm along the Rio Grande, was the home of Meinrad Craighead, an artist and former contemplative nun. It was here, Meinrad created much of her spiritual art that became well known and widely sought after…

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