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4. An endowment fund with The Saint Paul Foundation/Minnesota Community <br /> Foundation provides access to sophisticated estate planning vehicles, such as a <br /> Charitable Gift Annuities. <br /> • Donors and charities benefit from careful planning and access to top <br /> professional insight into minimizing taxes and taking advantage of tax laws. <br /> • In the United States less than half the people have written their wills. <br /> Working with Foundation staff can be the catalyst to encourage these people <br /> to complete their estate plan. <br /> • Some charitable giving strategies can even improve the donor's financial <br /> position; e.g. a charitable remainder trust funded with highly appreciated, <br /> long-term gain property that at best pays small dividends will now pay the <br /> donors increased income. <br /> 5. Every nonprofit organization could benefit from a new income stream that is <br /> available for addressing emerging needs. An endowment can be especially <br /> responsive to extraordinary needs. <br /> • Unlike government funds or current operating funds, endowment funds can be <br /> moved quickly and creatively, offering you increased independence and <br /> flexibility. <br /> • Resourceful agencies have a broad-range of financial tools or vehicles to meet <br /> the challenges of tomorrow. <br /> The Saint Paul Foundation/Minnesota Community Foundation 2002 (rev 11/02) <br /> 651-224-5463 or toll free 800-875-6167 <br />