With an abundance of good gifting plans available, we have created an easy to
use FMC Gift Matching Guide that compares a large sampling of well known and
proven planned gifting and tax deductible methods that can be a valuable
resource in helping you determine what best meets your needs and goals.
Your Gift |
Your Goal |
How to Make the Gift |
Your Benefits |
| Bequest |
Defer a gift until after your lifetime |
Name FMC in your will (designate a specific
amount, a percentage, or a share of the residue) |
Donation is exempt from Federal estate tax |
| Revocable Living Trust |
Make a revocable gift during your lifetime |
Name FMC the beneficiary of assets in a living
trust |
You maintain control of the trust during your lifetime |
| Outright Gift of Cash |
Make a quick and easy gift |
Simply write a check or make a donation now |
Immediate income tax deduction; possible estate tax savings |
| Outright Gift of Personal Property |
Share your enjoyment of a personal items |
Donate tangible personal property
related to FMC's exempt function |
Charitable deduction based of the full fair market value |
| Gift of Life Insurance |
Make a large gift with very little cost to
yourself |
Contribute a life insurance policy you no
longer need and/or name FMC as beneficiary |
Current income-tax deduction, possible future deductions through
gifts to pay premiums |
| Gift of Retirement Assets |
Avoid the two-fold taxation on IRA's and other
benefit plans |
Name FMC as the beneficiary of the remainder of
your assets after your lifetime |
Less costly assets for your heirs |
| Gift of Real Estate |
Avoid capital gains tax on the sale of a home
or other real estate |
Donate the property to FMC or sell it to FMC at
a bargain price |
Immediate income tax deduction, lifetime use of residence |
| Charitable Remainder Unitrust |
Create a hedge against inflation over the long
term |
Create a trust that pays a fixed percentage of
the trust's assets as revalued annually |
Receive a variable income for life, immediate income tax charitable
deduction |
| Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust |
Secure a fixed and often increased income |
Create a charitable trust or a charitable gift
annuity that pays you a set income |
Immediate income tax deduction, fixed income for life, often at a
higher rate of return |
| Charitable Gift Annuity |
Supplement income with guaranteed, fixed amount
hat is partially tax fee. |
Enter a charitable gift annuity contract with
FMC that pays a guaranteed income annually |
Current and future savings on income taxes, stable incomes for life |
| Charitable Lead Trust |
Reduce gift and estate taxes on assets you pass
on to your children or grandchildren |
Create a charitable trust that pays fixed or
variable income to use for a specific term of years and principle is
retained for heirs |
Reduces your taxable estate, your family keeps the property, often
with reduced gift taxes |
Missouri
Tax Credit |
Increase the value of your giving by 90%! |
A $1,000 Gift provides this ministry with $910
coming from State and Federal Taxes only $90 came out of each Donor's
pocket |
Immediate income tax deduction available at State and Federal,
increased giving |
This guide is intended to help focus on one of several gifting options that
appeal to you and are within your benevolent goals. Let us help answer any
questions you have. Email
All gifts to FMC are tax deductible and totaling over $100 (even concurrent)
will be eligible for the Missouri Maternity Home Tax Credit - a 50% match and
reduction of the donated amount up to $25,000 in a calendar year on your
Missouri state taxes!
If you would like to receive an application for the tax credit please indicate
so during the donation process where applicable and or click here for the
.