IRA Charitable Rollover

An IRA rollover allows people age 70½ and older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.

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Planned Giving allows you to:

Provide for you and your family
Take advantage of tax incentives
Benefit Bethel and other charitable organizations for years to come.

Scholarships

Every student's story is different, but the ability to afford college is increasingly difficult and widespread. Scholarships make it possible for students to choose...

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Planned Giving allows you to:

Provide for you and your family
Take advantage of tax incentives
Benefit Bethel and other charitable organizations for years to come.

About Bequests

You may be looking for a way to make a significant gift to help further our mission. A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust.

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Planned Giving allows you to:

Provide for you and your family
Take advantage of tax incentives
Benefit Bethel and other charitable organizations for years to come.

Donor Advised Fund

Donor-advised funds offer you a flexible vehicle for charitable giving. Having a DAF is like having your own private foundation...

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Planned Giving allows you to:

Provide for you and your family
Take advantage of tax incentives
Benefit Bethel and other charitable organizations for years to come.

Charitable Gift Annuity

A charitable gift annuity is a great way you can make a gift to our organization and benefit. You transfer your cash or property to our organization...

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Planned Giving allows you to:

Provide for you and your family
Take advantage of tax incentives
Benefit Bethel and other charitable organizations for years to come.

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Free Wills Guide

Plan Your Will

Learn About Wills and Bequests

What are the benefits of making a bequest?

You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
You may lessen the burden of taxes on your family
You may receive estate tax savings

How can I learn more?

Watch a Video

Download a Brochure

How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends, or Bethel University as part of your estate plan.

View Bequest Language

What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:

You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
You can gift a percentage of your estate
You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate
You can make a beneficiary designation of certain assets

How do I get started?

Request a Wills Guide

Create an Online Account

Bethel students are called to be whole and holy people that bring the light of Christ into the world.

Join us in raising the next generation of faith-filled leaders and adventurous Christ-followers. Your legacy gift will have a lasting impact for generations to come.