Some Gifts Last Longer than a Lifetime

What is legacy giving?

Legacy giving is a means to support the mission and ministry of the Presbytery and its churches in your later years or after your death. By leaving a legacy gift, you can continue the story of your life and faith in ways that will deeply impact the church for years to come.

Planning for your legacy also gives your loved ones guidance and clarity about your commitments and wishes. Traditionally, legacy giving has meant bequests in your will or naming the Presbytery as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy or annuity. However, today there are a variety of legacy giving vehicles to help you in reaching your generosity goals - some with potential tax advantages - which can provide gifts to the church during your lifetime or upon your death.

You may review options available through the Presbyterian Foundation here. The Presbytery can only give our thanks and not legal or tax advice, so please consult a legal, tax, or financial professional to determine what would work best for you.

Some of the many ways to give include:

• Bequests in Your Will

• Beneficiary Designations (such as in bank accounts, trusts, life insurance, or brokerage accounts)

• IRA Distributions (especially useful for those with Traditional IRAs who must take required distributions)

• Gifts of Securities

• Charitable Lead Trusts

• Charitable Remainder Trusts

• Establishing an Endowment through the Presbyterian Foundation

The Presbytery does not accept gifts of real estate or personal property without prior consultation. These options were valid as of the last update of this page on July 29, 2025.