Gift Options

Gift Planning

What to Give

What to Give
  • Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
    A gift of your securities, including your stocks or bonds, is an easy way for you to make a gift. By making a gift of your appreciated securities, you could avoid paying capital gains tax that would otherwise be due if you sold these assets, and depending on how the gift is structured, you might also be able to receive an income stream for you, your wife and/or your children.
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  • Gifts of Real Estate
    A gift of your real property (such as your home, vacation property, vacant land, farmland or ranch or commercial property) can free you from ongoing management concerns and, in some instances, can create an income stream for you, your wife and/or your children. And if you own appreciated real property, you could avoid paying capital gains tax by making a gift of that real estate.
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  • Gifts of Retirement Assets
    A gift of your retirement assets, such as a gift from your IRA, 401k, 403b, pension or other tax deferred plan, is an excellent way to make a gift. By making a gift of your retirement assets, you will help further the work of the ministries and charities you support.
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  • Gifts of Cash
    A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift. Giving with cash creates an opportunity to receive a charitable tax deduction could provide you with savings on your tax return.
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  • Gifts of Insurance
    A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to support the ministries of your choice. If your life insurance policy is no longer needed or will no longer benefit your survivors, consider making a gift and help further the mission of your favorite organizations.
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