Gifts made from your estate by will, trust or beneficiary designation

Miracle Maker Spotlight: T. Michael Ford

For more than two decades T. Michael Ford has served on the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) Board of Directors and its President's Advisory Council.

Roberta Edrington (1916-2019)

Roberta Edrington (1916-2019) Nearly 20 years ago Roberta Edrington sat in her Florence, Kentucky, living room listening to a newscast on a local radio station.

COTA Miracle Maker Profile: Bo Hannah...Business Owner, COTA Board Member, Advocate & Philanthropist

Mark "Bo" Hannah is the Managing Partner of Potts Hannah & Fischer in Indianapolis. He has served multiple terms on the Children's Organ Transplant Association...

William "Bill" Van Hart Laggren

William "Bill" Van Hart Laggren was born in Philadelphia when horse carriages still parked at the curb.

JoEllen Baldwin

For nearly a decade, JoEllen Baldwin has been associated with the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) Board of Directors and its President's Advisory Council.

Leonard Kleinman

COTA is Celebrating a Grandfather Who Helped His Grandson Receive a Second Chance at Life and Bequeathed COTA Its Largest Gift To Date

A Tribute To A Generous Woman

Can you remember someone who touched your life with the way they cared for others? William Mauskopf of Saratoga, California does.

A Legacy for All Time

Born in Berkeley, California, Janice Cardwell Stafford has lived a long life that can only be described as full. She loves to write and travel - even two major hip surgeries.

Saving Kids' Lives Motivates Family

"I have been amazed and inspired by the stories of the lives we have saved because COTA was the last hope for a patient and their family - and we came through for them in their time of need!"

Gifts that provide you and your loved ones with income and tax benefits

The Rubin Family's Transplant Journey and Their Lasting Legacy

On September 25, 1963, 10-week-old Michele passed away from unknown causes. After an autopsy was performed, her cause of death was deemed 'not hereditary' and her parents were encouraged to have other children.

Bequest

Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.

Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift

Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged her to update her estate plan.

Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)

Keith has been a faithful supporter of the Children's Organ Transplant Association and makes regular gifts to support our work. Recently, Keith talked to our staff and expressed his interest in naming the Children's Organ Transplant Association as a beneficiary of his estate, but he wanted to keep the process as simple and inexpensive as possible.

Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts

Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event the Children's Organ Transplant Association held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift that would support our mission and ensure that we remain financially strong well into the future.

A Bequest to Further Good Work

Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite nonprofit organization. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future resources to continue its mission.

Bequest of Insurance

Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future. As the children grew up, married, found good jobs and accumulated significant assets, the insurance was no longer needed for its original purpose.

A Bequest to Save Taxes

Thomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.

Using a Blended Gift to Reach Your Charitable Giving Goals

Jay and his wife Amy wanted to support our organization with a significant gift of $100,000. They wanted to spread this gift out over several years but also wanted to make a gift of $25,000 this year.

Tax-Free Sale

Howard and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.

Gifts that support our cause and save you taxes

Capital Gains Tax Bypassed

Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. While their investments increased substantially in value, their potential capital gains tax bill was rising.

Sale and Unitrust

Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. This sale would require that Gene and Carol sell their stock, subjecting them to capital gains. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.

The Retirement Unitrust

Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm. When Mary was a child, the farm was out in the country. Now that the city has grown, the farm is within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.

Property Turns Into Income

Miranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.

Give It Twice Trust

While visiting her favorite nonprofit's website, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted the organization for more information. The nonprofit's gift planner explained that a give it twice trust would allow her to first give income to children through the trust, and then the trust would later transfer the trust balance to charity.

Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!

We have all heard the saying, "You can't have your cake and eat it too." This phrase describes a situation where we want two good things at the same time when that isn't possible. Karen and Stephen felt this way when they were establishing their estate plan. They wanted to pass their estate to family, but they also had a place in their hearts for our charitable mission.

Reduce Your Taxes with an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift

Margaret was a retired librarian. She volunteered at her favorite nonprofit several times a week and also made several donations each year. Margaret saw that her taxes were increasing and wondered how she could continue to do extra things like make charitable gifts with lower income.

Endowment Gift

Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite nonprofit for many years. They wanted to make certain the organization's programs continued even after they were gone.