How to Give

Giving to McPherson College can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Bequest
  Bequest
  You designate McPherson College as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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• IRA Charitable Distribution
  IRA Charitable Distribution
  Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable distribution. As a result you can make an IRA charitable distribution gift this year and in future years.
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• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  Beneficiary Designation Gifts
  You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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• Charitable Gift Annuity
  Charitable Gift Annuity
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to McPherson College in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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• Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  Charitable Remainder Unitrust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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• Charitable Lead Trust
  Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to McPherson College for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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• Sale and Unitrust
  Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to McPherson College to fund a charitable remainder trust. When the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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• Bargain Sale
  Bargain Sale
  McPherson College purchases your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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• Give It Twice Trust
  Give It Twice Trust
  You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to McPherson College.
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• Life Estate Reserved
  Life Estate Reserved
  You give your property to McPherson College, but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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