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Ministry continued through bequest
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of the Church of God. They believe it is important to support and encourage the ministry of the church. More on Ministry continued through bequest >>.
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Tax-Free Sale
Gene and Carol were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.
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Gift Supports Ministry and Provides Income
Growing up in rural Nebraska, Alma learned early to be a good steward and support the work of the church through her tithes and offerings. In the later years of her life, she still has a strong desire to support the work of the church. More on Gift Supports Ministry and Provides Income >>.
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio. More on Capital Gains Tax Bypassed >>.
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Easy IRA Gift
Eva retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with her local church. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.
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Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.
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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.
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Generous IRA Gift
Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, the Church of God Foundation shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.
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Property Turns Into Income
Miranda lived in the family home where she and her husband had raised their three children. After her husband passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property. More on Property Turns Into Income >>.
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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially to $118,000. More on Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity >>.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.
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Children of Promise Establishes Endowment
Children of Promise, the international child-sponsorship program for the Church of God recently collaborated with the Church of God Foundation for the development of an Endowment that would support their ministry objectives. More on Children of Promise Establishes Endowment >>.
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Mother and Saint Honored Through Bequest
As part of his estate settlement, Malcolm Gardner expressed in his Last Will and Testament a desire to recognize his mother's love for the Church of God. Malcolm directed a significant donation to the Church of God Foundation be made in honor of his mother, Mary (Daglian) Gardner. More on Mother and Saint Honored Through Bequest >>.
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Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Joe and Kim invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.
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Indiana Ministries Partners with Foundation
Robert Moss previously served as the Executive State Minister for Indiana Ministries of the Church of God. Bob believed in planting the seeds for tomorrow's harvest. The seeds came from the sale of real estate. More on Indiana Ministries Partners with Foundation >>.
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Church Endowment Provides Flexible Ministry Future
Salem Church of God in Clayton, Ohio, has partnered with the Church of God Foundation to establish an endowment to provide opportunities for ministry! Two of their endowment committee members, Jenny and Mike, explain why they chose the Church of God Foundation to help them achieve their ministry goals. More on Church Endowment Provides Flexible Ministry Future >>.
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Bequest Saves Taxes, Supports Church
Thomas was a widower who had a great love for the Church of God. As an individual who had directly benefited from the church and God's saving grace, Thomas wanted to give back to God with a gift from his estate. More on Bequest Saves Taxes, Supports Church >>.
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