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Join us in making a change in the lives of older adults in need.
Every day, our staff is connecting older adults to the health, housing, and financial resources they need to survive and thrive in ways that honor their choices, preferences, and dignity.
Your donation makes all of that possible.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Send your donation to:
The Bright Side Family
300 Teaneck Rd.
Teaneck, NJ 07666
*Please make check payable to Geriatric Services Inc.
For more information or to speak to our Development team, reach out to Development Director, Brian Wilson, at bwilson@brightsidemanor.org.
Interested in making a gift of appreciated stock?
Thank you for supporting The Bright Side Family in our mission to provide affordable housing, healthcare, and support services for older adults. Your generous contribution enables us to give low-income older adults vital resources they need to age gracefully, and in ways that offer choice, promote dignity, and ensure safety.
Why give appreciated stock?
Making a gift of appreciated stock is a beneficial way to provide a year end charitable donation. The gift of appreciated stock can provide tax savings by allowing you to avoid capital gains tax that might be due if you sold the stock. It also entitles you to a charitable deduction based on the stock’s current value.
If you would like to give a stock gift or have any additional questions, please contact The Bright Side Family's Controller, Emily Davis, at emilydavis@brightsidemanor.org.
Thank you for supporting The Bright Side Family's work!
A bequest could be the most important charitable gift you ever make, ensuring that future generations benefit from affordable housing, healthcare, and support services that make their golden years some of their most treasured. Some of our friends have supported The Bright Side Family this way to ensure this important work lives well into the future. The Bright Side Family recommends donors seek advice from a professional estate planner, financial advisor, or attorney to determine the best plan for you and your family.
Sample bequest language: I give to Geriatric Services Inc., 300 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, NJ 07666 (Tax ID#22-3148274) $______(or ___% of the rest of my estate) for general operating purposes.
Please be sure to notify The Bright Side Family (through this form) of your intention to make a planned gift.
Monthly donors create long-term, sustainable funding for the organization, helping The Bright Side Family to make lasting commitments to projects, facilities, and programs in the community. By making recurring donations to The Bright Side Family, you are able to create a higher impact and become a lifelong member of our team!
Please consult your tax preparer or accountant to see if one of these options is right for you.
Charitable Remainder Trust: A Charitable Remainder Trust enables donors to set aside a current asset with a low cost-basis for the future benefit of The Bright Side Family, while reserving lifetime income for themselves and, if applicable, other designated beneficiaries.
Charitable Lead Trust: A Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) enables donors to pass assets onto heirs, without incurring large gift or estate tax exposure. A CLT is created for a designated period of time, with income payments being directed to The Bright Side Family for the duration of the trust, and the remainder to individuals.
Beneficiary Designations: Donors and supporters of The Bright Side Family can name us as beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of their life insurance policies, retirement plans, and IRAs.
Qualified Charitable Distribution: A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) enables individuals who are 70½ years old or older to fulfill their required minimum distribution by a direct transfer of up to $100,000 to charity. Donors may avoid being pushed into higher income tax brackets and prevent phaseouts of other tax deductions, though there are some other limitations. Learn more here.