Polonia Global Fund

Polonia Global Fund is listed on Guidestar and Idealist the premier sites for non-profit organizations in the World.

Polonia Global Fund is proud of its inclusion in Changemakers. Changemakers is an initiative of Ashoka – Innovators for the Public that focuses on the rapidly growing world of social entrepreneurship. Its mission is to provide inspiration, resources, and opportunities for those interested in social change throughout the world.

Helping PGF

Polonia Global Fund (PGF) volunteers work hard every single day! Your contribution means a great deal to the organization but even more to the children and families who partake in the programs PGF offers.

PGF works to develop platforms of interaction and exchange that foster peace, understanding, appreciation, and mutual respect for all members of the global community. Whether it is a community in conflict, a group of neighbors seeking better understanding or the needs of people from Australia to the Ukraine, PGF works to promote the spirit of family, community, service, and pluralism across the globe.

With your support we can build program to help seniors improve their understanding of technology so they may communicate with far off family members, help children to grasp the new global economy or teach people about the values they hold in common even though they come from different backgrounds and cultures.

Programs offered by PGF are open to the general public. There is no ‘membership’ requirement to participate in PGF activities. In addition, the services of and membership in PGF are open to anyone regardless of background, race, ethnicity or religion.

PGF is not a government agency. PGF is a not-for-profit association. The association has been recognized as a tax-exempt charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Contributions to PGF are tax deductible to the full extent of U.S. law. We rely on the generosity of people like you from all over the world. With your ongoing support, we will continue to be there working to increase mutual understanding and respect.

PGF – Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S Number is 13-119-7266

Donate Cash

Cash gifts are the most popular charitable gifts. They result in a charitable tax deduction for the year given.

Make your check out to Polonia Global Fund and mail to:

Polonia Global Fund
PO Box 13833
Albany NY 12212-3833

Donate Securities (Stocks and Bonds)

Thank you for your interest in and generous support of PGF

Gifts of appreciated stocks or bonds may offer advantages beyond the charitable income tax deduction since one can usually avoid the capital gains tax that must be paid if appreciated securities are sold. Stock share certificates may be transfered directly. To help you facilitate a gift of stock, please use the following instructions.

Securities Delivered by Mail

Mail your unendorsed certificate(s) and stock power, in separate envelopes, by registered mail, to:

Polonia Global Fund Special Gifts
PO Box 13833
Albany NY 12212-3833

A Stock Power Form is provided for your convenience.

Notification of Donor Intent

Regardless of the method chosen to deliver a gift of stock, the donor or the transferring broker must provide the following information, for audit and acknowledgment purposes:

• Donor’s name and complete address
• Name and number of securities transferred
• Specific PGF program platform to which gift should be directed, if any

You may use the gift form, provide a letter, or send an e-mail to communicate this information at time of transfer to:

Polonia Global Fund
ATTN: Special Gifts
PO Box 13833
Albany, NY 12212-3833
E-mail: info@pgf.cc

Membership and Giving Circles

You Can Help Build PGF and do good for yourself by becoming a Sponsor/Member or by joining a Giving Circle.

In-Kind Products

PGF works closely with children’s charities around the world. Offers of new clothes and toys are accepted all year but are especially needed during the winter months. PGF will also accept offers of computer and office equipment and other supplies that may be needed from time to time. If you wish to make an in-kind donation, please call us at (518) 765-2657 for shipping instructions.

You may also want to visit Craig’s List and purchase items we have identified. Many of these items will be shipped to Poland and the Ukraine to help support children’s’ programs.

Real Estate

Gifts of appreciated real estate – a home, vacation property, condominium, undeveloped land – may enable you to avoid significant tax liability. Please contact us in writing or by telephone to discuss options.

Planned Gifts

Planned gifts are vital to the future of PGF. These gifts can take many forms and enable you to make a contribution to PGF while achieving specific personal goals, including:

• fulfilling your charitable wishes
• receiving lifetime income
• taking a significant income tax deduction
• avoiding capital gains tax

Bequests

A bequest is a gift made outright in an individual’s will. After providing for the needs of your loved ones, you may choose one of several ways to benefit PGF. Here is suggested language for incorporating a provision for PGF in your will:

I give and bequeath to Polonia Global Fund in Albany, NY, the sum of ____ dollars. This bequest is unrestricted, and the Board may use and expend it for the benefit of Polonia Global Fund as it deems appropriate.

I give and bequeath to Polonia Global Fund in Albany, NY, the sum of ___ dollars to be added to the Polonia Global Fund Center fund and therefore used to and for all expenses associated with the purchase and maintenance of land or a building.

In case you are considering including PGF in your plans, our full legal name is: Polonia Global Fund A not-for-profit tax-exempt association with principal offices located in Voorheesville, New York, Federal Tax ID #14-1830901

Gift Annuity

The charitable gift annuity supports PGF and provides guaranteed income for you. By transferring cash, securities or a combination of the two to PGF, you receive a fixed annuity income for the rest of your life and a tax deduction for part of your gift.

Charitable Remainder Trust

Charitable remainder trusts are specially designed life-income plans custom made to fit your needs. A gift to a charitable remainder trust allows you to make a significant gift to PGF in your lifetime, while preserving an annual income for yourself or your beneficiaries. There are two forms of charitable remainder trusts: the unitrust, based on a fixed percentage of the trust’s assets, and the annuity trust, based on a fixed dollar amount payout.

Charitable Lead Trust

A charitable lead trust works in the opposite manner of a charitable remainder trust. Instead of income flowing to you or your designated beneficiaries, income is provided for PGF for a set period of time. The charitable lead trust, which may be attractive to donors who are interested in helping PGF complete a particular project, may reduce your gift or estate taxes so that more assets may eventually be transferred to your beneficiaries.

Life Insurance

There are a number of ways to give a gift of life insurance. You can contribute the policy to PGF, name PGF the beneficiary of the policy or name PGF a successor beneficiary.

We urge you to consult with your own tax and legal advisors about the tax implications of your planned gift. We will be glad to work with you and/or your advisors to help you tailor a planned gift to your individual financial and charitable objectives. If you would like more information about any of the following, please don’t hesitate to contact us. All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Legal Notice:

PGF does not solicit for contributions via this web site or through any other means in areas where such solicitation is a violation of State or local laws or is otherwise restricted.