planned giving

Your Gift, Your Legacy, Your Camp Fire

When you include Camp Fire First Texas in your will, trust or other long-term charitable plans you are making a commitment to change young lives for the better in our community. Inside and out

Including Camp Fire in your estate plan will not only assist you in reaching and achieving your own philanthropic and charitable giving goals, it will also allow Camp Fire to continue its 100+ year mission of lighting the fire within.

Discuss your plans with a financial advisor to find out which giving option will be the most beneficial to you. Investing now will solidify the future of Camp Fire First Texas.

Help Protect Camp Fire’s Future

There are several unique ways to ensure you leave a lasting legacy:

Beneficiary in Your Will

Donations made through a will where Camp Fire is named a beneficiary are the most common source of individual support. A bequest can be made in the form of a specific gift of cash or property, or a percentage of the remainder of the estate. The latter allows more flexibility in planning.

Cash

Straightforward and fully deductible to the extent of the law

Charitable Lead Trusts

Create potential income and tax deductions while leaving the remaining assets to Camp Fire

Gifts of Real Estate

Donation of real estate or other property may provide income tax deductions

Gifts of Stocks and Securities

Donation of personal stocks or bonds to receive a tax deduction and to avoid tax on capital gains

Life Insurance

Donation of an insurance policy where Camp Fire is named beneficiary that has a sizeable face value with minimal cost. You can make a gift of a life insurance policy without diminishing other investments or assets earmarked for family members.

Retained Life Estate

Donation of your residence but you continue living there as long as you wish.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Charitable Giving Form

Charitable Remainder Trust

DR and Kathleen Bales
Our involvement and love for Camp Fire has been a lifelong commitment. Camp Fire holds a special place in our hearts. We chose to leave a legacy that will ensure joy for years to come at Camp El Tesoro.
Kathleen and D.R. Bales

Kathleen’s involvement with Camp Fire spanned over 70 years as she grew up in the club program, led two Clubs, chaired committees and assisted anywhere she was able. Since its inception, Kathleen has contributed to An Artists’ Christmas with paintings as well as her time. She served on the Camp Fire Board of Directors for six years. D.R. was active on Camp Fire’s Foundation Board and was often found at Camp EI Tesoro with tools in hand; ready to work.

Ready to discuss your planned giving?

Contact Ryan Barrera, Chief Advancement Officer, at [email protected] or 817.806.5454.

Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor.