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Giving in Honor

Giving in Honor

Celebrate a Special Milestone

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or retirement or to simply say thank you? A gift in honor of a friend or family member is a thoughtful alternative to traditional gifts. Your contribution honors the special day and signals your gratitude, by bringing the transformative power of music and story to older adults, fostering a community where seniors are seen, heard, and celebrated and feel empowered to live life fully.

Begin by making a one time or recurring donation and selecting the “dedicate this donation” option. You will have the opportunity to customize and share an email notifying family of your gift, and we will recognize the honor on our website.

Make A Recurring Monthly Donation

Make An Individual Donation Now

If you’d rather send us a check, we’d love that too.

Please send to:

Alive & Kickin’
1015 N. 4th Avenue, Suite 205
Minneapolis, MN 55405


Thank you for helping us to redefine aging, honor seniors and inspire everyone!


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Make a Memorial Gift

Make a Memorial Gift

Keep the Stories Sharing and Voices Singing: Memorial Giving

A memorial gift is a profound way to celebrate the life of your loved while improving the lives of older adults in our community. Some families whose loved one found joy in music and our community, request a memorial donation in lieu of flowers or other tribute gifts.

By dedicating a donation to Alive & Kickin in memory of someone, you turn remembrance into action. Your gift gives older adults access to the arts, inspiring, connecting, and engaging them through music and the empowerment of personal story.

Begin by making a one time or recurring donation and selecting the “dedicate this donation” option. You will have the opportunity to customize and share an email notifying family of your gift, and we will recognize the memorial on our website.

Make A Recurring Monthly Donation

Make An Individual Donation Now

If you’d rather send us a check, we’d love that too.

Please send to:

Alive & Kickin’
1015 N. 4th Avenue, Suite 205
Minneapolis, MN 55405


Thank you for helping us to redefine aging, honor seniors and inspire everyone!


Alive & Kickin is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. This site is protected with SSL encryption.

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Sponsorships

Sponsorships

Corporate and business sponsor help A&K connect our community of older adults and families to valuable services and products while helping likeminded businesses who share our values support the people and missions important to them. These partnerships ensuring we continue to bring quality programs to 4500+ people annually and inspire the thousands more who follow us on social media and receive our e-news.

Our sponsorship opportunities include recognitions and packages tailored for our:

  • Signature annual show
  • Year-round concerts
  • Sing along gatherings in senior housing and community centers
  • Educational programming for adults
  • Intergenerational music exchanges that invite children and families to sing and connect with us.

Every year we also offer affordable opportunities to place an ad in our show program.

If you’d like more information about the opportunities and benefits of becoming program sponsor, please complete the form below and we’ll get back to you shortly. Or give us a call at 612-382-7155.






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    Planned/Estate Giving

    Planned/Estate Giving

    Planned giving, also known as estate giving, is as simple as making a charitable contribution to Alive & Kickin through your estate plan.

    Benefits of Estate Giving

    There are several benefits of estate giving, including:

    • Support for a cause you care about

      Estate giving allows you to support Alive & Kickin beyond your lifetime, leaving a lasting impact.

    • Tax benefits

      Estate giving can provide significant tax benefits, including reducing your estate tax liability and potentially providing income tax deductions. Additionally, donating appreciated assets such as stocks or real estate can help you avoid capital gains tax.

    • Flexibility

      Estate giving provides flexibility in how you structure your charitable giving, including the option to make a one-time gift or establish a recurring donation through a trust or endowment.

    • Legacy

      Estate giving allows you to leave a legacy and inspire others to give back to their communities.


    Thank you for helping us to redefine aging, honor seniors and inspire everyone!


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    Qualified Charitable Distributions

    Qualified Charitable Distributions

    A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from your individual retirement account (IRA) to a qualified charity.

    Charitable gifts made through a QCD can offer several benefits:

    • Tax benefits

      The amount of the QCD can be excluded from your taxable income, reducing your adjusted gross income (AGI). This can potentially lower your tax liability, help you qualify for other tax breaks, and reduce the amount of your Social Security benefits that are subject to taxation.
    • Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) fulfillment

      If the IRS requires you to take a minimum distribution from your IRA, charitable gifts made through a QCD can be used to fulfill this requirement, up to a maximum of $100,000 per year. This can help you avoid penalties for not taking the RMD and provide a tax-efficient way to make charitable contributions.

    To make a QCD, you need to have a traditional IRA and meet the IRS age requirement. You can then make a direct transfer from your IRA to a qualified charity, and the charity will receive the funds tax-free. It’s important to note that the QCD must be made from your IRA custodian directly to the charity, and not to you first.

    Making charitable gifts through a Qualified Charitable Distribution can be a smart way to support A&K, fulfill your RMD requirement, and potentially receive tax benefits. However, it’s always a good idea to consult with a financial advisor or tax professional to ensure that this strategy aligns with your overall financial goals.


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    Gifts of Stock or Securities

    Gifts of Stock or Securities

    Giving the gift of stock or securities that have increased in value as you’ve owned them directly to Alive & Kickin is simple, and benefits both you and us!

    Donating appreciated stock to a nonprofit organization can offer several benefits:

    • Tax deductions

      By donating appreciated stock, you may be eligible for a tax deduction for the full market value of the stock at the time of the donation, up to 30% of your adjusted gross income. This can potentially provide a larger tax benefit than if you were to sell the stock and donate the cash.

    • Avoiding capital gains tax

      If you were to sell the appreciated stock, you would be required to pay capital gains tax on the increase in value. However, if you donate the stock directly to a nonprofit organization, you can avoid paying capital gains tax.

    Donating appreciated stock to a nonprofit organization can be a smart way to give to A&K while also receiving potential tax benefits. However, it’s always a good idea to consult with a financial advisor or tax professional to ensure that this strategy aligns with your overall financial goals.

    If you’d like more information, or instructions for donating stock, please complete the form below, and our advisor will be in touch shortly!






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