Alzheimer's Association
A legacy of help. A legacy of hope.
A legacy of a world without Alzheimer's.


What's her risk?

As of today, the threat of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is more prevalent than ever. Without a change in its current trajectory, these statistics could become a reality.

Today:

  • More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease.
  • Another American develops Alzheimer's disease every 68 seconds.
  • Alzheimer's disease costs the nation $204 billion.

2050 (projected):

  • Up to 16 million will have Alzheimer's disease.
  • An American will develop the disease every 33 seconds.
  • Alzheimer's will cost an estimated $1.2 trillion (in today's dollars).

 


Where does your donation go?
  • Alzheimer's care, support, research, awareness and advocacy
  • General management, administration and fundraising
Create your own legacy. With an Alzheimer's Association charitable gift annuity (CGA), you can combine your desire for a world without Alzheimer's with your overall financial planning goals. You can feel good knowing your charitable gift annuity will help us make strides in advancing research, promoting advocacy and providing essential care and support to all those affected by the disease.

You'll receive a fixed income for life. A large portion of your income stream can be tax-free, and you'll receive a charitable deduction for your gift.
 Schedule your personal consultation
Learn how an Alzheimer's Association charitable gift annuity could help you meet your financial and charitable goals. We welcome the chance to talk with you about your estate planning needs. Please fill out the information below and one of our Planned Giving officers will contact you directly.* Or, if you'd prefer you can call us at 866.233.5148 or email us at plannedgiving@alz.org.

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Benefits of a charitable gift annuity
  • Guarantees income – Once you establish a gift annuity, the income you receive is fixed and guaranteed for life.
  • Offers tax savings – Gift annuities provide partly tax-free income, can lower your income tax rate and reduce capital-gain tax.
  • Gives personal satisfaction – Be confident in knowing you have made a meaningful contribution to a worthy cause, like the advancement of Alzheimer's care, support and research.


Below are the payment rates one individual can expect to receive by creating an Alzheimer's Association charitable gift annuity.
Age 62 67 72 77 82 87 90+
Rate 4.5% 4.8% 5.4% 6.2% 7.2% 8.2% 9.0%
These are suggested by the American Council on Gift Annuities and change periodically, so
check with us to confirm our current rates.
Try this gift annuity calculator to see the benefits you can receive from an Alzheimer's Association charitable gift annuity.
Illustration of a charitable gift annuity
Susan, age 70, establishes a $25,000 charitable gift annuity with the Alzheimer's Association that will pay her $1,450.00 annually for the remainder of her life. Based upon an annuity rate of 5.8% for her age, she is eligible to claim a charitable deduction of $7,659.30. 75.2% is tax-free income. After Susan's lifetime, the remaining amount is used to help us achieve a world without Alzheimer's. These rates are recommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities and are adjusted periodically.
 
*This example is for illustration purposes only and does not represent an actual donor.
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Making a lasting impact
Dr. Dorothy del Bueno Dr. Dorothy del Bueno believes that an Alzheimer's Association charitable gift annuity is a "fabulous investment for people who want to do something lasting."

A nurse for many years before co-founding a successful consulting firm, Dr. del Bueno was familiar with Alzheimer's disease, but it became personal when her father was diagnosed some 20 years ago. Six of her father's 11 siblings were also diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

She recalls when her father started to forget and went through some of the more common stages of Alzheimer's, including behavior changes and wandering. He had been a great card player, so when he was no longer able to win at pinochle, "that was a sign of something," she said.

Dr. del Bueno chose the Association as a beneficiary because of the way the organization works to accomplish its mission. "It's an organization that does a great deal of good and will continue find ways to help people with Alzheimer's disease, and hopefully, find a cure."

Beyond that, her decision is centered on a personal connection. "There has to be a trusting, personal, ongoing relationship that is satisfying to both the donor and the organization," she said. "I have that with the Alzheimer's Association."