Why Give This Way? • First and foremost, with a generous donation, you’ll be building God’s kingdom by helping people in need • Second, you’ll be helping yourself! Donating real estate to a non-profit like our church can allow the owner to receive charitable tax deductions based on the fair market value of their property.* * value determined by an independent appraisal • Donors avoid paying capital gains taxes on the property when donating to charity. • Tax benefits are long-lasting, meaning it will cover the donor for up to five years! • Donors receive complete freedom from the tax previously paid on the property. • No longer obliged to pay maintenance or any other fees the property incurred • Freedom from liability and insurance • Peace of mind knowing that your property is no longer a drain or burden How Planned Gifts Benefit the Donor • With planned gifts, donors have more control over where their money goes than with most annual gifts. Planned gifts are generally part of a legal contract like a donor’s will. This means the donor can include language that allocates how or where they want their charitable contribution to be spent. • Tax savings are always the second biggest reward; (the first will always be the people that you help). This is especially beneficial when it comes to appreciated properties and securities. A planned gift can help donors reduce income tax and also benefit from a reduction of capital gains tax. • Through planned gifts, donors leave a legacy behind after they pass. Whether leaving a bequest as a tribute to a family member or to create a legacy for themselves, donors benefit from planned gifts because they can make a lasting impact on a cause that’s meaningful to them. How Planned Gifts Benefit the Church • A major benefit of planned giving for nonprofits is providing a promise of future funding. There are plenty of ways to give a planned gift; but, in general, a church like ours will probably be put into a will. • Planned giving programs offer nonprofit charitable organizations, like our church, the highest return on investment in comparison to other fundraising types. A win for both our church and our donors - more principle going to the meaningful cause of the donor; less going to processing fees. • Many people don’t have the means to make annual or major contributions during their lifetime. However, that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t do so in a heartbeat if presented with the opportunity. Planned giving opens doors to giving opportunities that fit well for a variety of supporters. • Those who participate in planned gifts would like to be involved in the church’s activities long-term. This wonderful data provides the church with financial support and also a strong brain-trust! Let our Planned Giving representative answer your questions.

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