Read the latest news about the Daughters of the Nile Foundation.  The spring 2012 edition of the Foundation newsletter is available here.

 

It is a milestone we have been anticipating – reaching the $50 million mark!  Since 1924, members and friends of Daughters of the Nile have contributed over $50 million to Shriners Hospitals for Children®.  This achievement makes Daughters of the Nile the single largest contributor to this remarkable network of hospitals.  Each year, hundreds of [...]

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Charitable Giving Newsletter

February 18, 2012 by

Click here for a printer-friendly version of the newsletter   Daughters of the Nile “100th Anniversary” 1913 – 2013   Supreme Session Portland, Oregon…..Let the celebration begin!    At Supreme Session 2012 being held in beautiful Portland, Oregon, your Charitable Giving “My Gift Program” Committee will introduce two new and exciting “100th Anniversary” commemorative items.  [...]

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Participation forms are available HERE to donate a basket to the 2012 Silent Auction in Portland, Oregon.  Any individual, group or Subordinate Temple is encouraged to donate a basket filled with goodies for the auction.  Bids will be taken throughout the week of Supreme Session in the Shop 'Till You Drop Marketplace.  Members have a [...]

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The Annual Report of the Foundation for 2011 is now available via the web.  

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Gifting Incentives

Other ways you can give to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation include naming the Foundation as a beneficiary on your Retirement Accounts or your Annuities; naming the Foundation as a joint tenant, payable on death beneficiary or transferable on death beneficiary on your Certificates of Deposit and Savings Accounts; or establish a Charitable Remainder Trust that benefits the Foundation.

Marketable Securities

Gifts of long-term appreciated securities may include individual stocks, bonds, or shares of mutual funds. Gifts of securities can be made quickly and easily and can enable you to do more with your gift because of the tax benefits.

Wills and Bequests

A bequest to the Daughters of the Nile Foundation Convalescent Endowment Fund will continue supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children® after your death.  Federal estate tax laws encourage charitable bequests by allowing an estate tax deduction for the full value of charitable gifts.  No limit is placed on the amount that can be left to charity and deducted from your estate as a charitable contribution.