Friendship, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which welcomes donations to 10,000 Friends. This is a fund that was created when Friendship, Inc. was first established. The dream is to have 10,000 people contribute a minimum of $25.00 annually to provide a base of $250,000 to support Friendship, Inc. in providing creative and innovative supports to people with disabilities. This fund is used to provide services and needs which are not reimbursable from state and federal funds, e.g. adaptive equipment, spiritual services, etc. People often remember a loved one with a memorial contribution to Friendship, Inc. 10,000 Friends. You may also wish to list Friendship, Inc. 10,000 Friends as a beneficiary.

Visit with your financial planner or tax advisor to assist you with your gift or help you with your will. Donations to 10,000 Friends can be made at any time of the year and may be sent to:

Gifts of cash are 100 percent deductible for income tax purposes. In any one year, an individual's adjusted gross income can be reduced by up to 50 percent through the use of certain charitable contributions.

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Gifts of stock, bonds, or other property that you have owned for more than one year are deductible at the full fair market value (fair market value is based on the average of the high and low traded price of the security on the date of the gift). Also, individuals can avoid all capital gains taxes that would be owed if the security had been sold. Unlike gifts of cash, the maximum deduction for appreciated property in any one year is limited to 30 percent of adjusted gross income. With both cash and assets gifts, an individual can carry forward unused deductions for up to five additional years.

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Friendship, Inc. can be named as a beneficiary of an estate or as the recipient of a specified gift. Assets such as IRAs, 401(k)s and life insurance can be donated by naming Friendship, Inc. through the beneficiary designation of the contract. Other gifts, such as charitable remainder trusts, can be made through plans that provide income to the donor (and beneficiaries, as desired) during his or her lifetime. Best of all, a legacy will be left for future generations that will benefit from Friendship, Inc's services.

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Donate your old car to Friendship, Inc. and receive a tax deduction! WE ACCEPT CARS IN GOOD DRIVING CONDITION. You can drive your car to Friendship, Inc. and we'll do the rest. Then you can take a tax deduction on the fair market value of your vehicle. Friendship, Inc. will handle all the details of selling the car-and the proceeds will benefit the people we serve.

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There is yet another way for you to demonstrate your commitment to the mission of Friendship, Inc.; it is through a planned gift. Often planned gifts are made by designating a nonprofit organization such as Friendship, Inc. as a beneficiary in your will. It is a great way to make a gift that lasts beyond your lifetime. In addition to providing for the needs of your loved ones, your will can provide a lasting tribute to your concern for the children, adults, and families served by Friendship, Inc., and also help guarantee Friendship, Inc.'s long-term future.

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Listing a charity as the beneficiary of your qualified retirement plan, on the other hand, accomplishes several things: It removes the asset from your taxable estate; it allows the charity to receive 100 cents on the dollar for its use, free of income tax; and, finally, it eliminates the incremental income tax liability for heirs. If you are planning to make a gift to charity via your will, it is far better to leave an IRA than a stock that you have owned for many years. Leave the stock to your heirs, who do not have to pay capital gains after your death, and leave your qualified plan to charity. When you do this, everyone wins.

If you want to leave only a portion of your qualified plan to charity, you can ask the custodian of the plan to split it into two or more parts, naming a separate beneficiary for each one. Remember: On your assets that require a beneficiary designation, the designation-not what your will says-will rule, so review your beneficiary designations periodically to make sure that they reflect your wishes.

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Moving day is quickly upon us! After several years and many attempts to create alternative living environments for the people receiving services in some of our Fargo group homes, we are finally planning for the first group to permanently move into a new setting. We are asking for your help to make these moves success.

We are currently in urgent need for the following items:

• Couches
• Chairs
• Dining room tables & chairs
• Microwaves
• Washers/dryers
• Dishes
• Pots & pans
• Silverware
• General kitchen merchandise (mixers, blenders, coffee makers, etc…)
• Patio furniture
• Grills
• Answering Machines
• Vacuum cleaners
• Entertainment centers
• Sheets, comforters, towels
• Clocks, wall hangings

We do request however that all donated items be in good repair.

Basically, we are looking for donations of anything that is needed to set up a home. Please call Erin Knutson or Val Anthony at (701) 235-8217 for details regarding needs. If you are not able to donate any of these items but would like to make a monitary donation to assist with purchasing these items click here.

Thank you for your support!

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