How to Give

The first step in the generosity journey is discerning how to use our wealth to impact the lives of others in such a way that fulfills our philanthropic goals and desires. After the decision to give is made, the question becomes How to Give?, and then What to Give? Your Foundation has the expertise and resources to help you navigate all the steps in your generosity journey.

Giving to support the programs and ministries you love can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Bequest
  Bequest
  You designate your church as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form. You can also establish a donor endowment fund at the Foundation to receive your bequest.
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• IRA Rollover
  IRA Rollover
  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate your church, or your donor endowment at the Foundation as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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• Charitable Gift Annuity
  Charitable Gift Annuity
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to the United Methodist Foundation of New England in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Lead Trust
  Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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• Sale and Unitrust
  Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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• Bargain Sale
  Bargain Sale
  We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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• Give It Twice Trust
  Give It Twice Trust
  You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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• Life Estate Reserved
  Life Estate Reserved
  You give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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