Thank you for your interest in helping Idaho's girls and boys. The Planned Giving Office is housed under our Foundation, and as such, is the support arm of the Ranch. Take a moment to look around our site to discover the variety of ways you and your family can achieve your charitable goals, while at the same time meeting your financial needs. Should you have any questions after doing so, please call me on our toll-free number, 1-877-817-8141, or simply click here to send me a note.
I also invite you to take a few moments to view a short video on the Idaho Youth Ranch's history.
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Personal Planner
Income for Surviving Spouse Harold and Helen were concerned about planning for the future. They had built a substantial estate of $1,200,000. When Harold was 70, he rolled over his $400,000 qualified retirement plan into an IRA. More ...
Benefits For Your Family and the Ranch
While planned gifts can provide a stable stream of income to you and your beneficiaries, and offer real tax advantages, your rewards will be far greater as you will know that you have created a lasting legacy that will benefit the girls and boys served by the Idaho Youth Ranch forever. To learn more about some of these benefits, just click on any of the pictures below.
Peace of Mind Gift Annuity Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.
Sale and Unitrust Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.
The Retirement Unitrust Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.
Steps to Wise Giving
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact cnelson@youthranch.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
Harold and Helen were concerned about planning for the future. They had built a substantial estate of $1,200,000. When Harold was 70, he rolled over his $400,000 qualified retirement plan into an IRA. 
Steps to Wise Giving