Planned giving is a meaningful way to ensure your estate supports creating a world without cancer beyond your lifetime. There are several ways you can make an impactful gift that will help Pedal the Cause further our mission of ending all cancers for all people.
Bequests:
Simply designate Pedal the Cause as a beneficiary in your will or trust, and specify a percentage or specific amount to be donated. Consult your attorney to make this designation, and provide our Tax ID of 27-2233336.
Retirement Plans & IRA Contributions:
Consider naming Pedal the Cause as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, like a 401(k) or IRA. There are tax advantages associated with these types of gifts, consult your tax professional for more details. You can support a rider or team with a gift this way too!
IRA: If you are 70 ½ years or older, you can donate up to $100,000 annually from your IRA directly to Pedal the Cause. Please contact your IRA administrator to initiate distributions. Donation checks should be made out to Pedal the Cause and sent to our check processing center: CIBC c/o Pedal the Cause, 8410 Solutions Center, Chicago, IL 60677-8004. If you would like to support a rider or team, please include their full name on the memo line of your check, as well as your first and last name and home address.
Charitable Gift Annuities & Trusts:
Explore options such as charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts that can provide income to you or your loved ones during your lifetime, with the remaining amount benefiting Pedal the Cause.
Life Insurance Policies:
Name Pedal the Cause as a beneficiary or donate an existing policy.
For help with planned giving, contact development@pedalthecause.org.