Gifts that Pay you Income
You can ignite and defend the potential of the youth of Central Ohio while creating reliable retirement income by establishing a charitable gift annuity to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
If you’re considering this kind of gift, we recomment you consult with your financial advisor.

- Charitable Gift Annuities
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
You can ensure our landmark mentoring programs will continue while creating reliable retirement income by establishing a charitable gift annuity to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
How it works- You make a gift of at least $20,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
- You receive fixed payments for life, at an attractive payment rate.
- Your gift benefits you now and carries on your passion for defending potential for years to come.
- Your payment will never change, and payment rates can go as high as 9%, depending on your age (must be 55 or older).
- Gift annuities are an ideal way to provide financial security for you and a loved one.
- You may qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize.
- You may avoid some capital gains tax when you use appreciated stock to fund your gift annuity.
- You can convert a low yielding asset (like bank deposits, securities, etc.) into reliable payments at a more attractive rate.
- Example
Susie, 75 years old, wants to continue her support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio but also wants to ensure she has a reliable income. She receives a social security check and 2% dividend on long-held Microsoft stock. Susie decides to use up to $50,000 of her stock to fund a Charitable Gift Annuity. she's avoided capital gains tax on the sale of the stock and instead of a 2% return, Susie now earns 6.2% annually. Plus, Susie may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction when she itemizes. Any remaining funds left after Susie's lifetime is used to support the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
- Example
You can earn income for yourself or a loved one while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio's mission to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
You can realize a significant benefit by transferring property to a trust that will eventually be a charitable gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
Benefits include:
- A gift that is made during your lifetime or created through your will.
- Tax savings realized with a charitable gift receipt.
- Gifting over time when permissable.
- Ensures your assets are distributed as you intended
- Potential for favorable tax treatment of certain capital gains property.