The gift annuity offers donors an income tax deduction and can be funded with cash or with appreciated assets for some partial capital gains benefits.  Most important, the gift annuity pays a fixed payment as high as 9.5% back to the donor and/or one other person for life.  The payment rates follow those recommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities.  Please ask the Foundation's Development Office for more information about this attractive way of giving.  800-351-DDAY