Founders’ Circle 1905
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This year, to commemorate the founding year of ACS (1905), we are introducing a new level of giving, which we are calling the Founders' Circle.
Planned Giving
Lighting the Way for Future ACS Generations
We invite you to join the Manara Society, which recognizes the alumni, parents, and friends who include ACS Beirut in their estate planning.
This form of giving allows you to honor ACS Beirut’s mission in a way that aligns with your personal and financial goals.
Gina Kano '73AA President 2020-2025
Planned Giving via your estate doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, the easiest and most common way to give is simply to include ACS Beirut in your will and inform us of your bequest. Making a gift to ACS Beirut using one of the vehicles described below can offer benefits, such as:
- the ability to make a larger donation than otherwise feasible
- no cost to you during your lifetime
- tax advantages to you and your heirs
Wills and Trusts. This simple form of giving requires only that you include a bequest provision in your will or trust. Benefits to you include your ability to change the designation at any time and to control the assets during your lifetime.
Beneficiary Designations. This is a flexible and cost-effective method in which the donor names ACS Beirut as a beneficiary of an insurance policy, eligible retirement account (such as an IRA), bank account, or securities account. To facilitate this type of gift, request a change-of-beneficiary form from your plan administrator.
Gifts of Assets. Although cash is the least complicated form of giving, gifts of assets such as stocks, real estate, or personal property may be advantageous from a donor tax or estate planning perspective.
Retirement Plan Benefits. Anticipated income from retirement plans may provide more income than you require and, therefore, may be a source of both charitable giving and tax benefits during your lifetime. One popular means of accomplishing this is through the IRA Charitable Rollover.
Charitable Trusts. Charitable trusts provide a large amount of financial and estate planning flexibility and generally fall under two categories. Charitable Remainder Trusts distribute the remaining assets to a designated nonprofit entity upon the trust’s termination. Charitable Lead Trusts, on the other hand, pay the entity an income for a pre-determined period of time only.
Are you ready to take the next step?
Contact Faten Hayeck - Research and Development Manager - fhayeck@acs.edu.lb
We would be pleased to work with your family attorney or estate planner and/or connect you with our recommended Planned Giving Attorney in the US.
Together, we can create your lasting legacy at ACS Beirut.