WAYS TO GIVE & MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT
Thank you for your interest in supporting Preservation Mirage. Our education, preservation and restoration efforts are funded through membership fees, event revenue and donations. We accept donations via credit card and check, as well as gifts of stock, gifts from donor advised funds, and distributions from IRAs. In addition, we are happy to accept bequests from your estate. See below for more information. Preservation Mirage is a section 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 82-3717476) and your donation may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes; please consult your tax adviser or the IRS.
MONETARY
DONATION
We are pleased to accept one-time or recurring donations of any amount. Please click on an option below to donate by credit card. You will receive a donation receipt via email.
If you would like to donate by check, please mail your contribution to Preservation Mirage, PO Box 3041, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 and include your email address to receive a donation receipt.
Monetary donations do not count toward annual membership fees. If you would like to become a member, please visit the membership page.
We are a section 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 82-3717476) and your donation may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes, please consult your tax adviser or the IRS.
Frequency
One time
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Amount
$25
$100
$250
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$1,000
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STOCK DONATIONS
Charitable giving doesn’t only mean cash. We also accept stock donations. You avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution. We have partnered with Donate Stock to enable our supporters to make stock donations fast, safe and easy directly from your existing brokerage account.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) allows you to support Preservation Mirage with a charitable gift that’s easy to manage and may offer immediate tax benefits. Whether you have a DAF through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard or another provider, you can recommend a grant to help fund our preservation programs and architectural scholarships.
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS
If you're age 70½ or older, you can make a direct transfer from your IRA to Preservation Mirage—known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). QCDs can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) and may reduce your taxable income.
KEY BENEFITS
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Give up to $100,000 per year directly from your IRA
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Avoid income tax on the distribution
HOW IT WORKS
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Contact your IRA administrator to request a distribution directly to Preservation Mirage
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Our legal name: Preservation Mirage, Inc (EIN 82-3717476)
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Mailing Address: Preservation Mirage, PO Box 3041, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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Request to include your full name, mailing address, and email address with the distribution
ESTATE PLANNING: AN EASY WAY TO LEAVE A LEGACY
Our team is ready to work with you and your advisors to create a legacy gift that reflects your values and charitable goals. All conversations are confidential and come with no obligation.
BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST: A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. You can designate Preservation Mirage to receive a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or specific assets including real estate.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION: Name us as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or financial accounts.
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST: Receive income for life while making a significant future gift to our work.
Please contact Julie Makinen, Chair of our Membership and Legacy Giving Committee, at 760-218-5407 or julie@preservationmirage.org to discuss how your generosity can make a lasting difference.
YOU'RE SHAPING THE FUTURE
No matter how you give, your support helps preserve architectural heritage and invest in future preservationists and designers. It's a meaningful way to leave a legacy—today and for generations to come.
Questions? We're happy to work with you or your financial advisor. Contact Julie Makinen, Chair of our Membership and Legacy Giving Committee, at julie@preservationmirage.org to learn more.
This information is not intended as legal or financial advice. Please consult with your attorney or financial advisor about your specific situation.