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 can I do with a Will?
With a valid Will or Trust, you can choose who gets your property, name guardians for your children, provide a home for your pets, and more. It takes only 20 minutes, and you can update your documents later if your plans change.
Who is a Will for?
Everyone should make a Will or Living Trust, regardless of wealth. Having a plan in place ensures your wishes are known and saves your loved ones the stress and cost of intestate probate proceedings.
What is an Estate Plan?
An Estate Plan is a set of legal documents that reflect your values, beliefs, desires, and decisions. It generally includes your Will, powers of attorney, advanced health care directives, and trusts for you, your family members, your church, and even charities you care about.
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 serve children and families. Discover three ways to put your faith and passion into action.
Tax wise gifts from your IRA
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.
5 ways to make a financial impact in 2022
Want to make an impact? Read more about the options you have for legacy giving this year.
Speak with our specialist
Contact Bruce T. Hakim, Bethany's director of legacy 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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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD), also known as IRA Charitable Rollovers, are the savviest way for individuals age 70.5 or older to use their IRAs to maximize their charitable impact.
