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There Are Many Ways to Give

There are numerous ways to make a gift to the Church or one of its institutions. You may give cash or any of a number of other assets. You may wish to make a gift now, or you may want to consider planning a gift for the future.

LDS Philanthropies, along with your family's professional advisors, can help you determine a course that best fits your situation.

For information on making a major gift, or on estate planning, call LDS Philanthropies at 800 525-8074 or email us.

If you have named a Church institution as a beneficiary of your will, trust, or insurance policy - click here to inform the recipient.


Gift of Cash
 
 
   

Gift Assets
 
 
   

Gift-Planning Tools
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
Gift
Assets
 
  Things I Can Give Other Than Cash

Your gift of securities, real estate, or other assets can make a meaningful difference in someone else's life and potentially bring you tax and other benefits.



 
  •  Securities
Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds

  
  •  Personal residence
Home, duplex, or condominium

  
  •  Farm or ranch
Family-owned or inherited property

  
  •  Commercial real estate
Office buildings, apartments, or other rental property

  
  •  Unimproved property
Raw or partially developed sites

  
  •  Art
Paintings, sculptures, or other fine art

  
  •  Retirement plan assets
IRAs, Keoghs, or other qualified plans

  
  •  Patents, royalties, or copyrights
Oil, music, inventions, etc.

  
  •  Life insurance policy with cash value
Mature policies with accumulated cash value

  
  •  Collectibles or other tangible personal property
Coins, stamps, books, artifacts, animals, etc.

  
  •  Equipment or inventory
Medical equipment, computers, machinery, etc.

  

 

 
 
Gift
Assets
 
  Making a cash or credit card gift

A cash gift from you is a way to bless individual lives immediately through carefully chosen programs that are influencing the world around us. Not only will your gift help others, but it may bring you tax and other benefits.

To donate by mail:

  1. Go to the LDS Philanthropies donations page (click here) and complete Steps 1 through 4
  2. On Step 2, be sure to select “Check or Money Order” under “Payment Options.”
  3. Print the summary page and mail a copy with your check or money order (United States dollars preferred)* to:
LDS Philanthropies
PO Box 27188
Provo, UT 84602-7188

* Make your check payable to the institution (click here for names).

Or, mail your check or money order (United States dollars preferred) to the above address with your:
  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
Include the name of the fund or institution you wish to donate to (make the check payable to the institution - click here for names).

You may donate online or by telephone at
1-800-525-8074 by the following methods:
  • Debit or credit card
  • Monthly bank withdrawal


  
  •  Cash
Check, credit card, money order, wire transfer, or automatic bank withdrawal

 

 

 
 
Gift
Tools
 
  Plan a Gift That Allows Me to Retain an Income

Often referred to as gifts that give back, each type of life income gift can be an integral part of your overall financial plan. Each can provide income tax and estate tax advantages. The life income stream to you or your loved ones can be tailored to your individual needs. Our professional staff can answer questions about drafting documents, choosing a trustee, and determining what assets are appropriate for use in each type of life income gift.



 
  •  Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT)
Variable income for term or for life

 
  •  Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT)
Fixed income for term or for life

 
  •  Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
Guaranteed fixed income for life

 
  •  Deferred Charitable Gift Annuity (DCGA)
Deferred guaranteed fixed income for life

 
  •  Pooled Income Fund (PIF)
Interest income for life

 

 

 
 
Gift
Tools
 
  Plan Now for a Gift at My Death

A carefully prepared will or living trust as part of your estate plan is the best way to ensure that your heirs are provided for in the way that you intend. It is also one of the simplest ways to make a gift while keeping all your assets available during life in case your circumstances and needs change. Your professional advisors and our professional staff can assist you in proper preparation of the appropriate documents.



 
  •  Will

 
  •  Revocable Living Trust

 
  •  Testamentary Trust

 
  •  Life Insurance in a Gift Plan

 
  •  Retained Life Estate Deed Using a Personal Residence or Farm

 

 

 
 
Gift
Tools
 
  Plan a Gift from a Larger Estate

Planning for the larger estate can be both complex and fulfilling. By necessity, it involves the help of your financial and legal advisors to address specific needs relating to your financial position and the creation of your family legacy. Proper planning can also provide ways for you to create a “social legacy,” a way of influencing humanity and passing to your heirs the values that made you what you are. Several charitable tools are available to assist you in the creation of your social legacy and can also provide great financial benefits.



 
  •  Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)
Fixed income to charity; remainder to heirs

 
  •  Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Donated fund maintained by a charity; donor advises as to recipients of distributions

 
  •  Support Organization
Charitable organization supporting named charity; board directs distributions

 
  •  Private Foundation
Charitable organization controlled by donor; subject to restrictive excise taxes