Join the Circle of Conservators

A Guide to Planned Giving

Provide lasting conservation through planned giving, which enables donors to support the work of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust (TRGT) while providing themselves with financial benefits.

Your planned gift may:

• Reduce your income tax and capital gains liability
• Provide useful gift tax and estate tax reductions
• Provide an income stream for yourself and others

Direct Gift to TRGT - Provide a tax deductible gift today through appreciated assets, real estate, a vehicle, or cash.

Bequests through your Will, Trust, or Beneficiary Plan - leave a gift through your will or revocable living trust

Annuity Trust - give a gift to TRGT and receive a steady income during your life

Unitrust - Provides annual payments and a possible cushion against inflation for donor, as well as federal and state income tax deductions

Charitable Remainder Annuity - Provides income to donor for a set term, and a deferred gift to TRGT for our work in preserving "Tennessee’s Grand Canyon"

Charitable Remainder Gift Annuity - Receive lifetime income, and provide a deferred gift to TRGT for our work in preserving the "Tennessee’s Grand Canyon"

Deferred Gift Annuity - Receive lifetime deferred income, and provide a deferred gift to TRGT for our work in preserving "Tennessee’s Grand Canyon"

Charitable Lead Trust - Leave a tremendous legacy by providing income to TRGT now, and future income to your heirs

Charitable Bargain Sale - Sell your appreciated assets to TRGT for cash at below market value, providing immediate income for yourself, and a source of income for TRGT to continue their work in private land conservation

Life Estate or Remainder Interest in Real Estate - Secure a place for yourself for your lifetime, and a gift to TRGT in the future by deeding your real estate to TRGT