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Your contribution,

our future.

A planned gift is one of the most impactful ways you can support the Portland Art Museum. You may be able to save on taxes, receive income for life, or enjoy other financial benefits—all while ensuring that future generations will have a chance to connect with the power of art.

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Pooled Income Fund

the Portland Art Museum's pooled income fund is a special charitable fund you can make gifts to and receive tax and income benefits in return.

Benefits of a pooled income fund

  • Receive lifetime payments to you or another beneficiary that you designate for life
  • Receive a charitable income tax deduction for the present value of your gift to the fund
  • Further the charitable work and mission of the Portland Art Museum

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How a pooled income fund works

  1. You transfer cash or property to the Portland Art Museum's pooled income fund.
  2. Your gift is "pooled" together and invested with the gifts of other donors.
  3. You receive a charitable income tax deduction for your gift to us.
  4. You enjoy annual payments for life based on the value of the pool's assets and your share in the fund.
  5. You also receive satisfaction knowing that you will be helping further our mission.

More on pooled income funds

Pooled income fund returns vary depending on the nonprofit organization that maintains the fund. Please check with us on your potential payment and tax savings.

Contact us

If you have any questions about pooled income funds, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer your questions.