Getting Ready for the New Year
By Rev. Keith E. Lawder, retired Georgia United Methodist Foundation President and CEO I have written about this before, but in case you have not seen it or need a gentle reminder, here is a...
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Options for Year-End Giving
By. Rev. Keith E. Lawder, retired Georgia United Methodist Foundation President and CEO I love the last few months of the year. It is a time to reflect on the past, to give thanks for...
Gifting Securities to Your Church
By Russell H. Jones, Georgia United Methodist Foundation Senior Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer Giving appreciated assets such as publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, or bonds held more than one year is a great, tax-effective...
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The Foundation Redesigns Planned Giving Website
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce the redesign of our Planned Giving website at: www.gumfplannedgiving.org. Our Planned Giving resources educate you on how you might plan your affairs to benefit your family...
August Is National Make-A-Will Month
August is National Make-A-Will Month. Do you have a will? Is it up-to-date? If you were to die today, would your property go to the people, church, and charities for whom you want to provide...
Fostering Success Tax Credit Supports Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Did you know that the State of Georgia has over 11,000 children in foster care and that each year hundreds of youth age out of the foster care system without the support network they need...
Charitable Gift Annuity Proceeds Bless Addicted, Hungry, and Homeless Families
Addiction. Homelessness. Hunger. These are just a few causes that spurred Rev. Martha Forrest, and her late husband, Bob Forrest, to take action. HOPE Atlanta volunteers prepare hot meals at the Women and Children’s Community...
Neal Moore’s Memorial Gift to Support Multiple Causes
Four years after Neal Moore’s beloved wife, Linda, lost her battle with cancer, he established a charitable gift annuity with the Georgia United Methodist Foundation. This legacy gift will one day honor her compassion for...
QCDs and Gifts via Retirement Accounts
It is always possible to donate retirement assets, including IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s, by cashing them out and contributing the proceeds to charity. However, this approach brings considerable tax implications. Importantly, a direct contribution of...