Donate to the Traer Community Foundation: Donation Form (PDF) Don't have Adobe Acrobat Reader? Click Here for the free download You can become a contributor to this charitable foundation by making your gift in several ways. Each giving method carries its own distinctive benefits for you and the Foundation. Outright gifts made now or multi-year pledges which might include: - Cash, check, money order or bank draft payable to the Traer Community Foundation (c/o Farmers Savings Bank & Trust - Traer, Trustee; PO Box 435; Traer, IA 50675-0435) -Appreciated securities which carry the additional benefits of eliminating the capital gains tax, and allowing an income tax deduction based on the fair market value of the security on the date given -Real Estate, which hold tax advantages if it is a long-term appreciated holding (It would be wise to consult with the Trustee when considering a real estate donation) - Deferred gifts for making a future donation which might include: - Life insurance gifts - Specific, proportional, or contingent bequests in your will -Charitable remainder trusts which let you enjoy income from the gift during your lifetime The Traer Community Foundation is now one of 500+ Community Foundations in America. It affords us one of those rare instances in our society of a true "win-win" situation. Not only does the donor "win", but also the Foundation, those served by their recipient agencies and the Community of Traer as a whole since the donations stay "at home." Top of Page | Home