Wtry do some Brethren and friends who have a charitable gift annuity with one of the Masonic Charities of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania obtain another one ...and another? There are at least three reasons:
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They are having a positive experience with their existing gift arnuitles and know they can count on the Masonic Charities to follow through. ~
~ Having a life-income agreement with a Masonic Charity involves an interdependence not experienced with normal annual giving. Annuitants receive as well as give. This enhanced sense of partnership encourages the feeling that "we are in this together!'
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[;l:::<~'t=tt · .'-' Gift annuity rates are determined by the annuitant's age. The older you are, the higher the rate you receive so for many Brethren and Friends, it makes sense to obtain additional annuities as they grow older. Consider the following sample gift annuity rates in effect since July I, 2003:
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65 6.0% 70 6.5% 75 7.1% 80 8.0% 85 9.5% 90 and over I 1.3%
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Charitable gift annuities are offered by each of the Masonic Charities including the Masonic Villages; the Pennsylvania Youth Foundation;The Pennsylvania Masonic Foundation for Children;The Mason ic Library and Museum of Pen nsylvania; and the Masonic Charities Fund. To lea.r n how a gift annuity might benefit you, in complete confidence and at no cost or obligation, fill out and return the response coupon, or call Bro. Alvin H. Blitz, Chief Director of Gift r - - - - - - - - - , Planni ng, or Bro. john R. Mcfadden, Director of Gift Complete and return to the Office of Cifl Plnnning I Pla nning-East Region, at (717) 367-1 121 , ext . 333 11 , or ..1 Send m< l""' brochun: on Gilt Annu 1110, toll-free (800) 599-6454. Brethren and friends in W estern l ..1 S<nd me" ..ampk illu,tM•oo nr • G•Fl Annuny l>a"'-d 00 Pennsylvania are invited to contact Sister jane W. Binley, '"" rot""'mg mformnion Director of Gift Pl anning-West Region, at (412) 741-1400, Agcf .. ): - -- Amoonl S - - - ext. 30 I I or toll-free (866) 872-0664. I...J Con~"\ me lo di"C:U'-' a ~'•blc G1fl \nnuU) ••lh a Ma.-.;onic Cbant)
TM off"tcbJ registration and f'in.a.ndaJ fnfonn~tlon for any of the Masonic Charities mq be obtained from the Ptnn.sytva.nia Department of State by callina tolf··free,
within ~nnsylvanla, (BOO) 711·0999. Recistntlon does not Imply endonement. All contributions ue tax-deductible to the extent aJiowed by law.
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