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The
John Simon
Guggenheim Memorial
Foundation Fundraising Effort
In 1989, the Guggenheim Foundation decided that rather than spend itself out of existence, as some other foundations do, it would continue its programs well into the 21st century. To do so, it took several steps: it reduced its operating expenses and cut staff, it placed a ceiling on Fellowship spending at the minimum allowed by law, and it sought to raise new funds by making the existing endowment work harder and by seeking donations from trustees, Fellows, and friends. Since 1989, the Foundation has raised more than $8.2 million in donations primarily from trustees, past Fellows, and friends, and it continues to seek new funds from these and others interested in the promotion of research, scholarship, and the creative arts. Giving
to the
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Fellows and friends can help the Foundation to provide more and larger Fellowship grants in many ways, including a simple pledge of a bequest, an outright gift of cash or securities, or more complex forms of planned giving. The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Foundation are eligible for a charitable deduction on your income tax as provided by law. We recommend that you consult your attorney or tax adviser about your individual circumstances when considering a substantial gift. The following are general guidelines.
Donors
to private
foundations may deduct the
fair market value, not just the
cost, of publicly traded securities that have risen in value over a
period
of years. This may allow the donor to avoid paying capital gains tax on
these appreciated securities. If you are interested in making a gift of
securities, please contact the Foundation for simple instructions.
I hereby
give, devise and bequeath The John
Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
the sum of $______, to further the Foundation's objectives and
purposes.
Edward Hirsch, President The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation 90 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016 (212) 687-4470 Your help, whatever form it takes, will ensure that the Foundation can continue well into the next century to provide the increasingly rare opportunity for individuals to give free rein to the best efforts of their creative minds. home page |
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