Ways to give

The best gift is one that matches your charitable goals with your stewardship and financial goals. You may talk with the seminary staff and your financial advisers as you consider your best giving options. Here are some of the choices available to you.

Gifts by credit card: You can make a gift by credit card; give online or by calling 1 800 964-AMBS (2627).

Cash gifts provide income tax deductions in the year of the gift, with possible carry-over deductions for up to five more years.

A bequest in which you designate a portion of your estate in your will.

Gifts of marketable securities provide the donor with charitable income tax deductions for the full market value without capital gains taxes within certain limitations.

Gifts of real estate include land, buildings or other real property. A donor may make an outright gift, bypassing capital gains and estate taxes. Or a donor may retain a life interest in the property and still obtain a charitable income tax deductions and estate tax savings.

A life insurance policy, no longer needed by the family or individual, can be given as an irrevocable gift. Annual premiums can be treated as charitable contributions.

We are ready to talk with you

Our development staff can discuss with you the ways in which you might contribute to the ongoing mission of the seminary. We look forward to talking with you.