Ways to Give
Charitable contributions strengthen Bethel's foundation and launch the college to a new level of excellence and service. There are many ways to give. Please contact any member of the development staff for additional information.
- Cash
- Give a one-time cash gift or spread your gifts over a period of time. Many corporations match employees' gifts to educational institutions. Will yours?
- Appreciated securities and real estate
- Gifts of stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit or real estate can be transferred to Bethel by your broker or investment advisor. This is a tax-wise way of supporting the college.
- IRA charitable rollover
- If you are 70½ or older and interested in rolling over your IRA to Bethel, please talk to a member of the development staff.
- Charitable trusts
- Irrevocably gift assets to a trust that pays income for life or a term of years. The assets will eventually benefit Bethel in a way that you determine.
- Charitable gift annuities
- Share assets and receive tax-free income, a charitable deduction and help Bethel.
- Gift of property with life estate reserved
- Transfer property to Bethel with the understanding that you or your beneficiaries will receive income for life or a set number of years.
- Will
- Designate a portion of your estate through your will.
- Life insurance
- Name Bethel as owner and beneficiary of a new or established policy and receive tax benefits through charitable deductions.
- Retirement plan assets
- Name Bethel as the beneficiary of your retirement plan assets. You may receive significant tax savings.
- Automatic Bank Draft/Electronic Funds Transfer
- A monthly withdrawl from your bank account, on the 1st of the 15th.