PLANNED GIVING

More and more people are taking advantage of the many gift-planning options available today. These include bequests by will, revocable trusts, charitable trusts, gifts of securities and real estate, in-kind gifts, endowment giving and other possibilities.

Mountain States Foundation wants to help you make a good gift better. We can assist you in finding the best gift plan, explain the various options and provide tailor-made illustrations. We will be sensitive to your financial needs and objectives, and always protect your confidentiality.

Washington News

Sen. Reid Supports Tax Extenders

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is negotiating with other Washington leaders to extend the payroll tax cut. Under the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 (H.R. 3765), the...
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Donor Story

A Bequest to Further Good Work

Nancy and David Atkins were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals impacted by the good work of our organization....
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Personal Planner

Trusts for Creative Spenders

Trusts can be quite useful for protecting children. However, for some children, the trust serves an additional function: It protects the principal from being rapidly spent by a child. These trusts...
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Savvy Living

How to Get Your Affairs in Order

"I would like to get my personal and financial information organized so my kids will know what's going on if I die or become incapacitated. Any tips would be appreciated." Organizing your important...
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