Charitable Remainder Trust

In a charitable remainder trust, the donor transfers cash or assets to a trust that provides regular, fixed income to the donor and, optionally, spouse or other beneficiary for their lives or for a set period of years. At the end of that time, proceeds of the trust go to non-profit organizations you select, such as Prairie Public Broadcasting.

You receive a tax deduction for part of the gift you make to fund the trust. And if you fund the trust with appreciated assets, you avoid capital gains.

This is one of the most attractive aspects of a charitable remainder trust. It provides an opportunity for those with appreciated assets, who would see their investments significantly eroded by taxes were they to convert them to cash, to increase their life income without tax penalty, and to receive a significant tax deduction as well. Income can be variable (unitrust) or fixed (annuity trust).

Frequently Asked Questions

Ways To Give

Bequests are the easiest and most flexible way to make an estate gift.

Charitable Gift Annuities allow you to make a gift while continuing to receive income during your life.

Charitable Lead Trusts are an excellent way to help Prairie Public Broadcasting now while still leaving assets to your heirs.

Charitable Remainder Trusts provide regular income to you or other beneficiaries, and you receive a significant tax reduction.

Real Estate can be turned into life income with significant tax benefits, with an eventual benefit to Prairie Public Broadcasting.

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Membership and major gifts provide for Prairie Public's current needs —
an estate gift is
an investment in the future.

Planned Giving allows you to leave a significant legacy to your community by making a gift from your estate. By making a legacy gift to Prairie Public Broadcasting, you pass your values along to future generations. You're helping to ensure that the quality radio and television programs we present and the important outreach services we provide are always available to our communities and to the entire region.

Your gift will live on, making noncommercial public television and radio better for all.

Many legacy gifts cost you nothing now. Others provide you with favorable tax advantages, and can even provide current income.

Please contact us if we can answer specific questions for you. We will make estate gift planning understandable, help you meet your life goals, and pass your values on to future generations by providing for the future of Prairie Public Broadcasting.

For more information about Prairie Public Broadcasting's Planned Giving Initiative,
contact Ann Clark.

Ann Clark
Director of Development
Prairie Public Broadcasting
Box 3240
Fargo, ND 58108-3240
1-888-750-3610

Please let us know your plans

If you do provide for Prairie Public Broadcasting in your will or revocable trust, please let us know. By doing so, you will help us plan for the future and allow us to thank you for your outstanding commitment to public television and radio in North Dakota, Northern Minnesota, and Manitoba.