By including FARM STEW in your estate plans, you are building a legacy of love, compassion, and generosity. Your gift will help us continue empowering communities to overcome hunger, poverty, and disease for generations to come. FARM STEW is committed to transparency, earning the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. Our financial audits and 990 forms are available upon request. We partner with trusted financial advisors to help you maximize your generosity. For example, retirement plan estate gifts can avoid double taxation, allowing a larger portion of your contribution to directly fund initiatives that you care about.
If you don’t yet have a will or estate plan, now is the perfect time to start planning for the future. By creating a will, you can ensure that your values are reflected in the legacy you leave behind, supporting your loved ones and the causes closest to your heart.
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Planned gifts let you make a significant impact in the future without any cost today. Many people choose to designate these gifts in their will or trust.If you haven’t set up a will or trust yet, don’t worry—you can create one for free through our partnership with the Western Adventist Foundation. The process is simple and takes about 20 minutes to complete. Call Jim Brown at (480) 766-9897 for more information.
A bequest in your will or trust is a simple and powerful way to include FARM STEW in your long-term plans. It allows you to build our work into your legacy and contribute to future generations’ success.
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A Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to support FARM STEW while receiving income for life. This is an opportunity to make an impact while enjoying financial security and giving back to the causes that matter most to you.
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To explore setting up a Charitable Gift Annuity with FARM STEW, contact Fidelity Charitable at 800-952-4438 or the Western Adventist Foundation at 602-220-0042.
By naming FARM STEW as a beneficiary of your retirement account, you can direct tax-efficient gifts toward helping us grow our mission. Retirement assets like IRAs or 401(k)s offer a powerful opportunity to fund transformative projects and avoid burdensome taxes.
Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Gifts:
If you're 72 or older, you can use your required minimum distribution (RMD) to make a tax-free gift to FARM STEW through an IRA charitable rollover. This allows you to reduce your taxable income while directly supporting families in need worldwide.
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How to Make It Happen: Contact your retirement plan administrator to update your beneficiary designation, and notify us so we can ensure your wishes are honored.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are a flexible, tax-efficient way to support FARM STEW. You can make contributions, receive an immediate tax benefit, and recommend grants over time—all while ensuring your generosity continues to make a difference.
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To learn more about Donor-Advised Funds, contact Fidelity Charitable at 800-952-4438 or the Western Adventist Foundation at 602-220-0042.
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PO Box 291, Princeton, IL, 61356
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