Leave a Legacy
Your legacy can impact generations to come
6 powerful ways to make a legacy gift
Make a bequest to Bethany in your Will
Make a grant from your Donor Advised Fund
Make a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Gift Annuity with Bethany
Make a gift of donated stocks, securities, or mutual funds
Make Bethany a sole or shared beneficiary of a retirement asset like an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), life insurance policy, or other financial account
Make a gift of a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your Individual Retirement Account to meet your Required Minimum Distribution
FAQs about legacy giving
What is a Will?
Your Last Will and Testament determines who will become legal guardians of your children and how your assets and possessions are to be distributed after you’re gone. It’s an important component of your Estate Plan. Learn more from Barnabas.
Why do I need a Will?
If you die without a Will or Estate Plan, judges and attorneys will decide who will take care of your children and how your assets and possessions will be distributed. Learn more from Barnabas.
How do I create a Will?
You can create a simple, effective legal Will at www.freewill.com/bethany.
What is an Estate Plan?
An Estate Plan is a set of legal documents that manifests your values, beliefs, desires, and decisions. It generally includes your Will, powers of attorney, advanced health care directives and trusts for yourself, your family members, your church, and even charities that you care about. Learn more from Barnabas.
Why do I need an Estate Plan?
Completing an Estate Plan will give you peace, joy, and confidence. Unlike your Will, which goes into effect after you're gone, your Estate Plan takes effect while you are alive. As such, it’s used to create and shape your lifelong legacy. Learn more from Barnabas.
How do I create an Estate Plan?
Begin by talking with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, we have a partnership with Barnabas Foundation in which you can meet with an estate planner at no cost.
Create your Will online
We partner with Freewill to help you easily create your online Will.
Tools to guide you
We offer a handful of helpful, free downloads to help you make wise financial decisions–based on a biblical view of stewardship.
3 Powerful Legacy Gift Strategies
Legacy giving is powerful because it financially sustains our mission to service children and families. Discover three ways to put your faith and passion into action.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
For many people, a Charitable Remainder Trust allows them to be good and wise stewards of their assets now, ensuring they can work for the good of children and families later.
Gifts of Stocks, Securities, and Mutual Funds
Gifts of appreciated stocks will often provide you with significant tax benefits. Learn how the National Christian Foundation helps convert your stocks into dollars that support children and families around the world.
Resources you can rely on
You deserve information you can trust. Explore our collection of articles and blogs designed to help you and your family thrive.
Speak with our specialist
Contact Bruce T. Hakim, director of planned giving, via phone (616)818-4849 or email.
Create your will online
We partner with Freewill to help you easily create your online Will.
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