Maybe you don’t have the ability to give to the need that weighs on your heart right now, but would still like to contribute to the mission. Here are a few options!

 

Did you know you can give appreciated assets or appreciated stocks to the ministry of your preference? This also gives you a significant tax benefits while assisting the mission of ministry.

 

You can leave a legacy to a favored ministry in your estate planning documents. In addition to wills and power of attorneys, you can also cover additional needs including guardianships for minors and special needs trusts.

 

At a certain age, the government requires mandatory IRA withdrawals. In some situations, the tax burden of that withdrawal is undesirable. By giving it directly to a ministry of your choice, you can lower the income and taxes from mandatory withdrawals.

 

You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years. After the designated term, the ministry of your choice receives the remaining assets.

 

This is similar to a Charitable Gift Annuity. You transfer your cash or property to fund a lead trust that makes gifts to a ministry of your choice for a number of years. You receive a charitable deduction for the gift. Your family receives the remainder at substantial tax savings.