Each year, millions of individuals make gifts to the Jane Goodall Institute and other charitable organizations of their choice. The funds from these gifts are used to help ensure continued excellence in any number of different programs. Many have found that time spent considering the best ways to structure their contributions can help them make meaningful gifts while meeting personal planning goals as well. We invite you to take a few minutes to explore the information we present for you here.

• You will discover ways to make larger gifts than you may have thought possible.
   
• You will learn how to make gifts that actually “give back” for a time, providing extra income in retirement years or helping to fund educational expenses and other needs. 
   
• You can add meaning to your gift by using it to honor a special friend or loved one. 
   
• You will see how to save money on gift, income, and estate taxes and put those amounts to use in ways you choose. 
   
• You will enjoy your gift experience more, knowing that you are giving the most you can at the lowest possible after-tax cost to you. Best of all, you are contributing to an organization that is committed to fulfilling Jane Goodall's vision of a world in which people, animals and the environment coexist in harmony. 

That’s what effective gift planning is all about. It just makes sense to maximize the potential of what you have by preserving financial security for yourself and your loved ones. At the same time, you will be making a positive impact by funding the organizations and institutions in which you believe.