Support The Swedish Finn Historical Society
Preserving Our Heritage Together
Flexible Ways to Give
Your generous contributions are vital to our mission of preserving the unique stories, culture, and history of Swedish Finn emigrants. Donations allow us to continue our archival work and provide engaging, high-quality content for our members and the community.
One-time, monthly or yearly
Support us in a way that fits your lifestyle. You can choose to make a one-time gift, or set up a monthly or annual recurring donation in the amount of your choice. Every contribution, large or small, makes a significant difference in our daily work.
Bequests – Leave a Lasting Legacy
Consider creating a meaningful impact for future generations by including the Swedish Finn Historical Society in your will or living trust. A bequest is a powerful way to support our heritage without affecting your current cash flow. Bequests to the SFHS are entirely free from federal estate taxes.
Retirement Distributions – Tax-Smart Giving
If you are 73 years or older, you can support our mission while realizing significant tax benefits. By making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your retirement account, you can fulfill your minimum distribution (RMD) without paying income tax on the gift.
Bequest
You can make a bequest to the Swedish Finn Historical Society in your will or living trust. Your bequest has no impact on your current cash flow, and you can modify your request at any time by a codicil to your will or an amendment to your trust.
A bequest to The Swedish Finn Historical Society is entirely free from federal estate taxes, and there is no upper limit on estate tax deductions taken for charitable bequests.
To name The Swedish Finn Historical Society your beneficiary, we recommend using the following language:
I hereby give and bequeath $_________________________,
Or ______________percent of the rest, remainder and residue
of my estate, or the proceeds from the sale of real estate by my estate that I own located at ________________, to the The Swedish Finn Historical Society, Located at 1920 Dexter Avenue, North, Seattle, Washington, 98109 Federal tax ID #91-1533729
Gifts from Your Retirement Account
If you are 73 years or older, you may need to begin taking out the required minimum distribution from your retirement account each year. You can make a qualified charitable distribution which allows you to roll over funds from your retirement account directly to a 501(c)(3) organization.
You can gift up to $100,000 for an individual and $300,000 for a couple filing jointly without paying taxes on those funds as part of your income. The distribution must be made straight from your retirement account holder to an organization like The Swedish Finn Historical Society, a nonprofit 501(c)(3). This giving vehicle counts as part of your required minimum distribution, and you pay no income tax on the gift.
