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Free Methodist Foundation

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PO Box 580
Spring Arbor, Michigan 49283

517.750.2727
800.325.8975

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We have been hearing about a wide variety relief organizations and how to give and truly help the people of Haiti. Many donors have asked, "What organization should I donate through? How do I know my money will reach Haiti and make a difference?"

The Free Methodist Church has a clear plan. Learn more about this plan at www.helphaitiheal.org.  By giving to the Bishops' Famine and Relief Fund or International Child Care Ministries, we can have 100% confidence that we are helping the people of Haiti. In fact, our reputation is getting around. Stories have been shared of greater friends and the Christian community have been approaching us to give through our channels. With our established presence in Haiti for over four decades, there is great widsom to draw from in our Haitian church leadership. Our foremost desire is that our efforts honor our Haitian brothers and sisters by working with them and not around them.

As you interact with friends and neighbors and talk of the crisis in Haiti, feel free to share with them how they can give through Free Methodist channels. Invite them to peruse www.helphaitiheal.org to see how God is working through Free Methodists in Haiti. And be sure to share with them that we are not only giving money, we are giving REAL HOPE found in Jesus Christ. Perhaps that conversation will open some doorways with your friends and neighbors who are not yet Christians. I think that would bring honor to our Haitian brothers and sisters.

For donation links and up-to-date information on the Free Methodist efforts in Haiti, visit www.helphaitiheal.org

 


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Gift Planning is as Unique as the Individuals We Serve!

Each person that we work with is special and the plans they create are usually very unique. There are so many options and we would like to share some examples with some wonderful benefits. A growing number of families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.

Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.


Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to his favorite ministry, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.


Gift Annuity for Real Estate
Jonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000. Jonathan's wife of 45 years recently passed away. More on Gift Annuity for Real Estate >>.


Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of several ministries served by The Free Methodist Foundation. They believe it is important to support and encourage ministry. More on Bequests >>.


Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.


Timothy Burkhart
VP of Estate & Gift Planning
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Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact info@fmfoundation.org.

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