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Why do people like making planned gifts?

Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, which is why so many people choose to make them.

There are some other exciting but less common gifts — scroll down to learn more!

Popular gifts for the future

See what types of gifts many people choose to make. Many people make these to honor a loved one, to show what’s important in their life.

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Gifts in a will or trust

Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free!

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Beneficiary designations

Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.

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Popular gifts for today

Many people love these donation options because they fit with their personal circumstances and financial goals.

Stocks and securities

Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.

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Donor Advised Funds

Easily recommend grants to Maranatha Volunteers International for tax-efficient giving.

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Cryptocurrency

Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions

Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.

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Gifts that pay you back

Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.

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Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!

Letting us know is incredibly helpful to our team and helps to make sure your gift is used the way you want it to be.

Planned Giving Helps Build our Mission

Maranatha Volunteers International invites you to plan for your future while making a lasting effect on a mission that you care about. Planned giving gifts are essential to our ability to continue building churches and schools and drilling water wells. These gifts provide long-term support ensuring that we can continue this important ministry.

David Feltman’s Story

When David discovered Maranatha’s One-Day Church program, it became his passion and life mission. He loved the concept of a structure that could be hauled to any part of the world, set up in a day, and expanded by local people if desired; anything that gave a greater number of people the opportunity to get to know Christ suited him. He was soon going on a mission trip every month.

In 2008, David noticed his abdomen felt abnormally large and heavy. He asked his doctor for a scan but was told to go on a diet and exercise more, which he did. Six months later, doctors discovered and removed a basketball-sized tumor and extra fluid in his abdomen, a total of 25 pounds. His health improved and he went on several more mission trips over the following years, but in 2015, David’s cancer returned. This time nothing worked, and he got progressively weaker.

In 2017, David passed away. He left his home and most of his retirement to Maranatha for the construction of One-Day Churches in Africa. To date, David’s generosity has sponsored more than 300 One-Day Churches in four countries.

David’s legacy has potentially impacted up to 28,000 people who now have a place to worship or will meet Jesus in a church he funded. “He said he wanted to live a lot longer because he wanted to keep helping people,” David’s brother Don says. “The truth is that he did continue helping people, even after he was gone.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.

We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).

Yes! Knowing in advance about your intentions is quite helpful to our staff, but you are always welcome to not share your gift.

Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.

Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.

Maranatha would be happy to assist you. Please contact 916-774-7700 and ask for Shawnda McCaleb.

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Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.

Name: Shawnda McCaleb

Title :Director of Advancement

Phone: 916-774-7700

Email: smccaleb@maranatha.org

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