Welcome to the EFCA Foundation
Providing Planned Giving Resources
to Individuals and EFCA Ministries
Now may be the time to explore the advantages of Charitable Gift Annuities -- A great option to supplement income, reduce taxes, and provide future funds for the ministries you care about most. Click Here for Personalized Rates, Application Form, Common Questions.
Consider a "Flexible Choice" Gift Annuity. Learn More! Ideal for ages 50 and over!
National Ministry...Local Connection...Kingdom Focus
Benefits For You
There are several types of gift plans to consider. Many gift plans provide wonderful benefits for donors and their families. Many of these families have met their stewardship goals while enjoying increased income and generous tax savings.
You might start by meeting these EFCA ministry friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.
 | A Bequest to Save Taxes
Thomas Merrick was a widower who had a great love for the Evangelical Free Church. As an individual who had directly benefited from his involvement locally, nationally, and internationally, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate. More on A Bequest to Save Taxes >>. |
 | Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>. |
 | Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful stewards of the resources the Lord has blessed them with over the years. They believe it is important to provide tithe and gift offerings at their church and to support the ministry initiatives of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Through their planning they want to glorify God by multiplying healthy churches among all people. More on Bequests >>. |
 | Donor Advised Funds
Consider the advantages of this popular charitable giving program! It allows you to fulfill your stewardship intentions, streamline gift giving, gain attractive tax advantages, and support your favorite ministries and charities. More on Donor Advised Funds >>. |
Steps to Wise Giving
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
Lanny Harris
Vice President |
Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.
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Professional Advisors
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact lharris@efca.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
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