Simply put, a planned gift is a donation made by a donor in the present and then gifted in the future, most often after the donor has passed. More often than not, these donations are incorporated into a donor’s will, known as a bequest, or in a trust.
smarter ways to give:
Planned gifts offer you smart and creative ways to support FROM – often while benefiting your family, too.
By understanding the available options, you can multiply the results of your generosity in ways that are simple, flexible, cost-effective, and powerful.
Gifts From Your IRA
Individuals ages 70 ½ and older can make a sizable gift from an individual retirement account (IRA) to FROM and receive significant tax benefits in return.
Gifts in a Will
By including charitable giving in your will, you model to your loved ones a legacy of generosity. You also help ensure FROM continues to make a difference well beyond your lifetime.
Gifts That Pay You Income
Lifetime income gifts are wonderful solutions for anyone who wishes to give in a substantial way, but is concerned about having enough retirement income. You can give cash or other property, and receive steady income for the rest of your life. The remainder will benefit FROM.
Giving Stock, Real Estate, or Other Assets
You may be able to increase your potential impact –and reduce your taxes – by giving non-cash assets.
Examples of non-cash assets:
- Stock or marketable securities
- Real estate
- Business interests
- Farm commodities
- Tangible personal property
Learn More
Learn how you can multiply the impact of your generosity in smart and powerful ways. Call Our Development Director, Arianne Hall at 616.897.8260 x 135 or email arianneh@fromlowell.org.
Faith-Filled Future
Flat River Outreach Ministries' Legacy Collective
Faith-Filled Future is a group of like-minded supporters who have chosen to give a legacy gift to Flat River Outreach Ministries (FROM). By giving in this special way, Faith-Filled Future members help ensure this ministry continues to support families in the Greater Lowell Area for many generations to come. They also support this important mission through the gift of their influence, inspiring others to give, too.
Barnabas Foundation
Our Trusted Ministry Partner for Planned Giving
FROM partners with Barnabas Foundation to offer our supporters complimentary planning services and assistance with complex gifts.
Since 1976, Barnabas Foundation has helped thousands of individuals and families give more effectively to the ministries close to their hearts.
Barnabas Foundation will help you…
- Identify the best giving options available to you, in a way that is clear and easy to understand.
- Ensure your will reflects your personal and charitable goals.
- Give stock, real estate or other non-cash gifts while reducing your taxes.
- Make gifts that provide you and your family with income for life.
- Streamline and simplify the process of giving to multiple ministries.
