Help your church, favorite ministries and charitable causes get the most out of your giving. We help you design a way to create the most impact from a wide variety of options.
Donating appreciated securities offers tax-efficient giving: avoid capital gains, gain deductions, value at market price, with carry‑forward flexibility.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) lets you make a tax-deductible gift, manage and recommend grants from one fund, and create a charitable legacy your family can continue.
Giving through an IRA allows individuals age 70½ or older to make tax-free charitable gifts from their Traditional IRA, reducing taxable income while supporting ministry.
Gifting appreciated real estate — such as a home, land, farm, commercial property, or mineral interest — can be an impactful way to support a charitable fund.
Charitable remainder trusts are life-income gifts that provide income for life from cash or appreciated assets, avoid capital gains taxes, and support ministry.
Business owners can turn company success into charitable impact by donating stock or business assets, gaining tax benefits while advancing the Methodist mission.
Farmers can donate grain (pre-sale) directly to a church/charity by assigning ownership to Kansas Methodist Foundation. Cash-based farmers can avoid tax on the donated grain.
You can make a meaningful difference in the future by planning a gift that supports the causes you care about, creating lasting impact, and ensuring your values live on for generations.
Retirement
Assets
Donating retirement assets allows you to support charities directly from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or pension in a tax-efficient way while leaving more to your heirs.
A charitable bequest allows you to leave a lasting gift through your will, trust, or beneficiary designation, providing tax benefits and creating a meaningful legacy.
If you have a life insurance policy you no longer need, you can donate it to the Kansas Methodist Foundation, receiving tax benefits while creating a lasting charitable impact.
Gifting appreciated real estate — such as a home, land, farm, commercial property, or mineral interest — can be an impactful way to support a charitable fund.
Although it’s most common, giving cash isn’t your only option. At the Kansas Methodist Foundation, you can support your church and favorite causes through many kinds of gifts.
Cash
A gift of cash is one of the easiest ways to support your church’s endowment, KMF, and other organizations.
Stock & appreciated assets
Transferring appreciated assets like stocks, bonds, or real estate to KMF lets you donate what you would typically pay in capital gains.
ira
If you are 70 1/2 years old or older and have a Traditional IRA, you can give directly to your church through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This means you’re giving the pre-tax amount, which can add up to a much bigger gift. An IRA is also great asset to give to your church upon your death.
Designated Beneficiary Gifts
By naming your church, KMF, or another charitable organization as a beneficiary on your retirement, investments, or life insurance policy, you can gift a portion or the full benefit of the policy.
Grain
Farmers can donate grain (pre-sale) directly to a church/charity by assigning ownership to Kansas Methodist Foundation.
Life income gifts
Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Unitrusts through KMF provide income throughout your lifetime, with the remainder supporting the ministries you care about after you’re gone.
Through creating a fund—or contributing to an existing one—you can generate more impact. The first step is to contact Tyler Curtis, Chief Development Officer for the Kansas Methodist Foundation.
