Building Fund Update How You Can Help Honor Roll of Donors Brochure   PDF Vision Plan PDF   Pledge Card PDF Building Fund Homepage AFGS Homepage How you Can Help Every contribution-no matter what size or giving method-will work to preserve our past and build our future. Whether you choose to give a one-time contribution, make a pledge over time, donate stock, or arrange to support the AFGS through your estate plans, remember that your gift is going to make a difference. Please keep in mind that purchasing a building is just the start. Much like owning a home, maintaining and renovation a structure is an ongoing process. The building fund will continue after the purchase and initial renovations and repairs are completed. We hope that you will consider including AFGS in your estate planning. Remember, AFGS is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. To donate by mail complete the pledge card and return it to the address on the pledge card.         If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), here is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the American French Genealogical Society’s effort to transform its new permanent home into a Franco-American cultural center. Section 1201 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 permits seniors age 70 1/2 and older to make a charitable gift of up to $100,000 per person from traditional IRAs. Read More Information. Here are a few ways that giving to the AFGS Building Fund might be right for you: Current Gifts Make an outright gift of cash or securities You may choose to make your donation in memory of a loved one Make a one-to-three year pledge of cash or securities that spreads your giving over time Use a distribution from a qualified retirement plan to tap into sheltered resources and minimize tax consequences Take advantage of a matching gift program from your employer or your spouse's employer Deferred Gifts Retain total control of your assets during your lifetime but include a charitable bequest to the American French Genealogical Society Building Fund in your will or trust Bypass potential estate and income taxes by designating the American French Genealogical Society Building Fund as beneficiary of a retirement plan, pension benefits, or an IRA FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Donating on line   Pledge or make Online Donations    Online donations by credit card can be made to AFGS by way of Americart You will be able to give a one time donation or spread your donations over time. Also if you want you can make your donation anonymous.       The first selection "Monthly Recurring Donations" is for donation over a period of time. If you would like to do that place the amount you want to give for each payment in the Amount per Month box. Also select the number of months you would like to give.      The second option is a "One time Donation". You may select any of the amounts shown, or place a custom amount in the Custom Amount Box..   If you would like to donate Anonymously, please make your donation in the Anonymous section.     Also if you would like to give your donation to the building fund in the Memory of someone. Please fill out the "Donation In Memory Form".  Thank You Thank you for considering Donating to the American French Genealogical Society Building Fund.  You can make a tremendous difference and become a very important part of this goal to secure our own building.  We appreciate your support and invite you to share your comments and ideas with us so that we can continue to our goal of "Preserving our Past...Building our Future". Thanks again for your support!       Please select your contribution choice from the options below. Thank You       Monthly Recurring Donation Examples: Suggested Three Year Pledge Monthly Annual Total Gift   Three Year Pledge $278.00 $3334.00 $10,000.00 $139.00 $1667.00 $5,000.00 $84.00 $1000.00 $3,000.00 $56.00 $667.00 $2,000.00 $28.00 $334.00 $1,000.00 $14.00 $168.00 $500.00     Recuring and One Time Donations Available Select the Pledge Button Pledge Contact AFGS             Anonymous Monthly Recurring Donation Examples: Suggested Three Year Pledge Monthly Annual Total Gift   Three Year Pledge $278.00 $3334.00 $10,000.00 $139.00 $1667.00 $5,000.00 $84.00 $1000.00 $3,000.00 $56.00 $667.00 $2,000.00 $28.00 $334.00 $1,000.00 $14.00 $168.00 $500.00     Anonymous Recuring and One Time Donations Available Select the Pledge Button Pledge Contact AFGS     If you have any questions about the Building Fund including Donating contact the AFGS Building Fund. attention Norm Deragon.    Online Contributions FAQ How does this all work? The American French Genealogical Society uses Americart for procesing your credit card. You fill out a secure online form.   AFGS will process your credit card transaction. Is it Secure? Americart is a reputable company that uses the latest in security technology. What about  my privacy? Contributions are made through a secure web server. The information provided while making a contribution will not be sold to third parties.   Will I get a confirmation? Yes a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provide. If you do not receive a confirmation please contact the AFGS Building Fund. attention Norm Deragon. What will the donation look like on my credit card statement? It will show a transaction by AFGS Who do I contact if I have a question? If you have any questions about the Building Fund including Donating contact the AFGS Building Fund. attention Norm Deragon.

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