A planned gift to the Arlington County Chapter of the American Red Cross helps to ensure the future of the services and programs we provide in your community and may further your financial goals by helping you realize tax benefits.

Bequest -- Many of our supporters make charitable gifts by naming the Arlington Chapter of the American Red Cross as a beneficiary in their wills.

Life Income Gift -- You irrevocably transfer some assets to the Arlington Red Cross now, and in return, you (and a survivor, if you wish) receive income for life.

Gift of Life Insurance -- Some of our supporters no longer need their life insurance, that was purchased years ago to provide for children or other family members, and donate the policy to the Arlington Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Pooled Income Fund -- Your gift of money, marketable securities, or both is invested together with similar gifts from other supporters.

Charitable Lead Trust -- Individuals with very large estates can use a charitable lead trust to benefit the Arlington Chapter of the American Red Cross and pass principal to family members with little or no tax penalty.

Gifts of Retirement Plans -- Your IRA assets will be transferred to a charitable remainder trust, The trust will provide life income to the beneficiary, and then an eventual gift to the Arlington Red Cross.