Gifts can be made in all shapes and sizes. Lots of considerations, including timing, taxes, values, and life events can be part of the decision.
Cash, Check or credit card gifts are quick and easy ways to provide immediate funds for present needs or as contributions to designated funds.
Learn MoreAvoid capital gains tax with a gift of appreciated stock or mutual fund shares. The Foundation makes it easy to give stock to your church or other favorite United Methodist ministry. Or, you can use the proceeds to establish a charitable fund at the Foundation.
Learn MoreIncluding a charitable bequest in your will or trust is a simple way to make a lasting gift. Leave a gift directly to your church or make you gift through the Foundation and establish a fund that benefits your church or other favorite United Methodist causes.
Learn MoreCreating a Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to arrange a generous gift to your church while providing a new income source you can rely on for the remainder of your life.
Learn MoreA Charitable Remainder Trust allows you to receive income for life. The remainder of your Trust will benefit your church, the Foundation, or any United Methodist organization you designate.
Learn MoreMake a lasting difference by creating your own endowment or designated fund at the Foundation. Benefit your local church or any other favorite ministry or charitable organization. You can start a fund today that starts building your legacy now or make arrangements as part of your long-term estate plans.
Learn MoreIf you are over age 70.5 and have a traditional IRA (Individual Retirement Account), you may donate up to $100,000 annually directly from your IRA to your church or other charities without a tax penalty. There is no need to itemize and there is no income to you. In addition, the gift counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) – if applicable.
Learn MoreDonor Advised Funds are a convenient and tax-wise option for giving to your favorite United Methodist ministries. A Donor Advised Fund allows you to minimize your taxes by making charitable gifts to your fund and deciding later which charities will benefit from your gift.
Learn MoreIf you’re a cash-basis farmer, you can experience significant tax savings by donating grain directly to your church or other favorite United Methodist charity.
Learn MoreIf you own appreciated real property (such as your home, vacation property, vacant land, farmland, ranch or commercial property), you can avoid paying capital gains tax by making a gift of that property to the Foundation, your church, or other United Methodist ministry.
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