Retirement Plans
Donate from your 401(k), 403(b), or IRA after your lifetime to avoid potential double taxation if given to heirs.
Life Insurance Policies
Just 10% of the average life insurance policy can be a substantially larger gift than most people can make during their lifetime
Stocks and Investments Accounts
Donate appreciated assets after your lifetime free from capital gains tax.
Bank Accounts
Donating from what’s left in your account(s) could reduce estate and inheritance taxes.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
Ensure that your funds designated for charity all go to charity.
United States Savings Bonds
Donate savings bonds to save your heirs from excess taxation.
It’s a Simple Process
1. Log-in to or contact the institution that manages your retirement, brokerage, or other account.
2. Complete a beneficiary designation form online or request that they mail you the form.
3. Include our details in the form:
- LEGAL NAME: The ALS Association
- TAX ID NUMBER: 13-3271855
- ADDRESS: 1300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209
- PHONE: (888) 226-5185
- EMAIL: giftplanning@als.org
4. Submit the completed form to your financial institution – and that’s it! The process could take as little as five or ten minutes.
The information presented here is for educational purposes only. Always consult a legal or tax advisor to determine what is best for you.