Planned Giving
A planned gift will leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Bequests can be made in many forms.
God's Will in your Will
A written statement in your will directs specific assets or a percentage of your estate to UME upon your passing.
What are the benefits to donating through a will?
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It costs you nothing right now and it will not affect your cash flow.
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You keep control of your assets.
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Your gift may provide tax savings or help reduce the tax burden for your heirs.
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It can express a certain dollar amount or it can deliver a percentage of the balance remaining in your estate after taxes, expenses and specific bequests have been paid.
Give Through A Life Insurance Policy
Life insurance policies give you the ability to make a large legacy gift through small monthly donations. Your premium payments will result in a significantly higher contribution for UME than what you paid on the policy.
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What are the benefits of giving through life insurance?
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Most tax effective way of donating
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Great way to leave a legacy
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Your premiums can be tax deductible
Giving Through Retirement Plans
Retirement funds are a great way to make your life’s work count for the Kingdom. By naming United Marriage Encounter Permanent Legacy Fund as a beneficiary of a qualifying retirement plan, you will create the largest impact for your life’s work. A “qualified retirement plan” includes Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Keogh accounts, 401(k), 403(b) and many other pension and profit-sharing plans.
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What are the benefits to giving through a retirement plan?
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Giving retirement funds to your children can be taxed up to 70% through income and estate taxes. Donating your retirement plan is tax-free.
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Legacy gifts through retirement plans give you tax advantages and flexibility.
Resources
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United Marriage Encounter is a Non-Profit, 501(c)(3) Tax-exempt Organization.
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EIN: 22-2164348
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Address: 2610 Park Avenue, Muscatine, IA 52761
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Phone: (563) 264-8889
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Primary Contact: Steve Chapman, Executive Director
