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Welcome to Ploughshares Fund Gift Planning

Thank you for your interest in Ploughshares Fund. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of supporters who are benefiting from life income gifts, pooled income funds, and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

If you have any questions as you view this site, please contact us at (415) 775-2244 or dbunce@ploughshares.org - we are happy to assist you!

Wills Guide Presentation

Learn how you can avoid an accidental disinheritance. View our Wills Guide Videos.
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A Sample IRA Charitable Rollover Gift Letter

Click here to view a sample letter that you can send to your IRA custodian requesting a charitable gift be made directly to Ploughshares Fund.

Benefits for Family and Ploughshares Fund

There are different types of plans, many of which have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. These families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings while contributing to a cause they care deeply about. We invite you to meet these friends of Ploughshares Fund. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.

The Charitable Annuity Trust
Rebecca Wood Watkin "hopes that some day the government will have a Department of Peace as active as the Department of Defense..." More on The Charitable Annuity Trust >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and George Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, George was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

Current Gifts
San Francisco radiologist Richard Bradus, a member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, wanted terrorism and nuclear proliferation addressed in ways that "make a difference on the ground." More on Current Gifts >>.

Easy IRA Gift
Barbara Myers retired after thirty years as a science teacher. She had made modest contributions to Ploughshares for many years. "I especially appreciated Ploughshares support of scientists working for international diplomacy and peace." Barbara had an IRA and was nearing the time to take her required payout for this year in the amount of $2,000. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.

Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.