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Reasons to Support the Order of Malta—Federal Association
For over 900 years the Order has relied upon the generosity of its members to carry out its mission of caring for the poor and the sick and defending the Faith. In fact, during the Order's founding years, a Knight was expected to give of his estate—in its entirety—for the noble works of the Order.
The preservation of the Order and the advancement of its mission over the centuries is owed to the long-held tradition of personal sacrifice on the part of countless Knights and Dames—who understood it was central their vocation. This is what makes the Order distinctive from all other philanthropic endeavors.
Giving is an important extension of a member's vocation and their dedication to the mission of the Order. It hearkens back to the earliest ideals of the Order and is an expression of the true spirit of Fra' Gerard at work today.
Reminders
Year-end Giving
- Federal tax laws encourage charitable giving and, because of the income tax charitable deduction, those who make their gift by December 31 and itemize can significantly reduce their income taxes for 2009.
- As you consider your final contributions for this year, remember that only gifts delivered, transacted or postmarked by December 31 qualify for a tax deduction for the current calendar year.
- If you transfer appreciated assets by December 31, you can deduct the fair market value for tax purposes and avoid paying the capital gains tax on those assets.
Cash Gifts
- Outright gifts of cash are the most favored and convenient method of making a charitable donation and are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes up to 50% of your adjusted gross income—but must be postmarked by December 31 to count as a 2009 income tax deduction.
Online Gifts
- You may now make your gift online! Enjoy the convenience of making a credit card gift online-without having to create an account.
Gifts of Stock
- A gift of long-term appreciated stock offers a potential three-fold tax savings. You avoid capital gains tax and still receive a deduction for the full market value of the gift for tax purposes. You also benefit from a reduction in the value of your taxable estate by the amount of the gift. To qualify as a charitable income deduction in 2009, gifts of stock must be received into the Federal Association account before the close of business on December 31.
If you own securities that have lost value, turning these securities into a charitable gift may be the best option. A gift of depreciated securities requires you first to sell the stock and then make the gift using the proceeds from the sale. This two-step process preserves your opportunity to take the capital loss tax deduction on the sale of the depreciated securities and creates an opportunity for a charitable gift tax deduction.
This year especially, perhaps stocks you own which are substantially below your original cost could offer a creative way to make your gift. Such a gift can be both generous and tax-wise.
Gifts from Retirement Accounts
- New tax laws passed in October 2008 renew a temporary provision that allows donors at least 70 1/2 years-of-age to make a direct, tax-free rollover of up to $100,000 from a traditional or Roth IRA to a qualified charitable organization such as The Federal Association, but only in 2008 and 2009.
- You may call the office with any questions at 202-331-2494 or consult with your advisors.