Neuro Diverse Living (NDL) confronts the unique and unmet lifelong housing requirements and challenges adults with autism or other intellectual disabilities face. NDL will develop affordable, neurodiverse, 'smart-home-enabled', coliving and cohousing communities that allow them to live independently for as long as possible, hold down valuable jobs, and lead meaningful lives. Despite the investment of billions of dollars in research, early diagnosis, interventions, and education, adults with autism graduate high school "onto the couch." Most are unemployed, socially isolated, and primarily supported by their aging parent caregivers. Without access to alternative and sustainable housing options, adults with autism are at risk of homelessness and likely to be "placed in the next empty bed" of a group home or adult foster care far away from their hometown.
Neuro Diverse Living (NDL) is in process of developing neuro-inclusive communities for adults with autism or other intellectual developmental disabilities, and neurotypical adults looking to live where people not only care about their neighbors but also care for them. We're looking for scattered-site, single-family, duplex, or small apartment structures across Pennsylvania in need of light renovation but also for land on which to build new neuro-inclusive coliving and cohousing communities. Corporate sponsors can help us with the funds necessary to buy and develop the property, fund inspections, make renovations to create unique supportive housing solutions by combining smart-home technology, intentional sensory-friendly design strategies, and built-in supports.
Because we're a tax-exempt charity, donors who have property or structures they no longer need can receive substantial tax deductions for donating it to us for this critical charitable use. We can even accept gifts of stock. When you make a gift of stock, you can claim a charitable deduction equal to the value of the stock on the day of your gift and avoid capital gains taxes you might pay if you sold it. That's a win-win in our book.
As NDL moves forward with building our neuro-inclusive coliving and cohousing communities, we're also looking for people who may not only want naming rights but understand the need for long-term funding and would consider putting NDL in their will and estate plan. In that way, we can guarantee safe and secure lifelong living arrangements for individuals with ASD/IDD as they transition into adulthood.
For more information on all these options, please contact us at [email protected]
To Make a Secure Online Contribution, You Can Click on The Donate Today Button At The Top Right-hand Corner Of This Page, Or Click Here And We'll Take You Directly To Our Secure Online Contribution System.
For the first time ever, the CARES Act bill makes a new deduction available for up to $300 per taxpayer ($600 for a married couple) in annual charitable contributions. This is particularly beneficial to people who take the standard deduction when filing their taxes (in other words, for taxpayers who don't itemize their deductions).
Your impact is immediate when you make a cash donation by check or credit card by mail or by phone.
For the first time ever, the CARES Act bill makes a new deduction available for up to $300 per taxpayer ($600 for a married couple) in annual charitable contributions. This is particularly beneficial to people who take the standard deduction when filing their taxes (in other words for taxpayers who do not itemize their deductions). Click Here for more information on how this 2021 legislation can benefit You & Neuro Diverse Living.
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Stocks, bonds or any other securities can be transferred as gifts. They can be assigned directly to Neuro Diverse Living, or transferred through your broker. The mean market value on the date of transfer will determine the value of the gift for tax purposes.
Gifts of appreciated securities may be tax-deductible. The deduction is based on the full fair market value, and capital gains tax is not due when stock is transferred to Neuro Diverse Living.
Please contact us at 833-714-0605, or by email at [email protected] before you make a transaction.
Make a Planned Gift and Join Neuro Diverse Living's Champions of Hope Society
Your gift will help Neuro Diverse Living to ensure our mission for future generations and will help you fulfill your philanthropic goals.
Thank you for considering Neuro Diverse Living in your estate plan. The Neuro Diverse Living Champions of Hope Society is open to individuals who have named Neuro Diverse Living as a beneficiary of their will, estate plans, charitable gift annuities or charitable trusts, and who donate a planned gift of $5,000 or more.
As a member, you'll have a broad range of options for planned giving, plus the potential for significant financial benefits and tax advantages. You'll join a community of other individuals who have committed to share our vision of providing safe and sustainable housing for adults with Autism or other Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
How Planned Gifts Are Used
Your gift will be used at the discretion of the Board of Directors for the highest priorities of the organization. If you wish to restrict your gift to a specific project or program, please contact us. You may make your gift in your name, or you may memorialize a loved one with your contribution.
Types of Planned Gifts
Many people choose to include their charitable interests in their long-range estate planning. There are numerous ways to preserve financial security for yourself and loved ones while also providing for charitable gifts. Examples of planned gifts include:
Other Gifts
Other charitable gift options include a direct gift of cash, appreciated securities or real property, retirement plans, and living trusts. Consult with your advisers on the best way to prepare an estate plan that first meets your unique needs and wishes.
As a member of the Neuro Diverse Living Legacy Society, you'll receive a gift of appreciation and recognition on our donor display in the main lobby of our residences, and acknowledgment in our annual report. A wish of anonymity can also be honored.
If you or your advisers have any questions about this information, please contact Neuro Diverse Living at (267) 935-9003, or by email at [email protected].
On behalf of the Neuro Diverse Living Board of Directors and staff, we thank you for providing for adults living with autism in your estate plan.
While you're contemplating your Legacy Donation options, why not click on the button in the upper right-hand corner to make a contribution today! Your generous gift will go a long way in helping us realize our mission of providing safe and sustainable housing for adults with Autism or other Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
If you're interested in volunteering your time and talents to help us achieve our goals, simply click on this link to check out our volunteer roles and send us your contact information.
