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Ways to Give Later

Bequest & Will Gifts

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Gifts made through wills or living trusts can support Karis Community greatly and help reduce estate taxes. Donations may be directed in the form of cash or a specific asset. Also, a dollar amount or designated percentage of the estate can be handled through a trust or will.

Charitable Lead Trusts​​

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Charitable Lead Trusts can be an appealing means of transferring assets to heirs to reduce or eliminate Gift or Estate Tax costs while providing immediate support to Karis. A Lead Trust pays Karis for a set period of years, at the end of which the Trust’s assets revert to the donor or the donor’s heirs.

Life Insurance​

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A gift of an old or unneeded policy or a new life insurance policy can help leverage a relatively small outlay on the donor's part into a significant contribution for Karis. Options for arranging a gift include naming Karis Community as the beneficiary of a policy, or Karis can be named owner and beneficiary, maximizing charitable tax benefits.

Life Income Gifts​​

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It is possible to make a significant gift to Karis without giving up income from current assets. These types of gifts include charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. Earn an income tax deduction and reduce estate taxes. When the last beneficiary of a life income gift passes, the remainder then comes to Karis Community.

Real Estate​

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Gifts of Real Estate can take various forms, including the outright gift of a home, building, or property; or a retained Life Estate arrangement, in which a contribution of your residence to Karis Community today but continue to live in it. Such gifts contribute substantially to Karis while giving you tax benefits such as savings on Capital Gains and Estate taxes.

Retirement Plan Assets​

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Gifts from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), 401(k) plan, Keogh plan, or other qualified retirement savings plan can be advantageous to you and Karis. If you intend to leave these assets to anyone other than your spouse when you pass, they could be the most heavily taxed of all assets through income and estate taxes. By naming Karis as a beneficiary, you can contribute and potentially save significant taxes for your heirs.