MORE WAYS TO GIVE
Many supporters choose to give in ways that can be meaningful, tax-wise, and lasting. Below are several options—some simple, some more strategic. We’re happy to help you explore what fits best.
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Wise Stewardship
Tax-Smart Gifts
Maximize impact while practicing wise stewardship.
Stocks & Appreciated Assets
Donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds, or other securities may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while supporting the work of Guidelines. Many donors find this to be one of the most effective ways to give.
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are 70½ or older, you may be able to give directly from your IRA to a qualified charity like Guidelines. This type of gift can satisfy required minimum distributions while supporting gospel outreach.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
If you have a Donor-Advised Fund, you can recommend a gift to Guidelines at any time. DAFs offer a simple, flexible way to support ministry using funds you’ve already set aside for charitable giving.
Employer Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable contributions made by employees or retirees. A matching gift can often double—or even triple—the impact of your support at no additional cost to you.
Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)
A Charitable Remainder Trust allows you to place assets into a trust, receive income for life (or a set term), and then direct the remaining value to Guidelines. This option can provide income, potential tax benefits, and lasting ministry impact.
Income and Giving
Gifts That Pay You Back
Support the ministry of Guidelines while receiving financial benefits during your lifetime.
We’re happy to discuss whether this type of gift may be a good fit for your goals.
Leaving a Legacy
Gifts for the Future
These gifts help ensure the Gospel continues reaching the nations for generations to come.
Bequests (Wills & Trusts)
A bequest allows you to include Guidelines in your will or trust—often with just a simple sentence. It costs nothing today, yet creates a lasting impact that helps ensure the Gospel continues reaching the nations long into the future.
Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)
A Charitable Lead Trust provides support to Guidelines for a set period of time, after which the remaining assets pass to your heirs. It’s a thoughtful way to care for both ministry and family through long-term planning.
Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance allows you to name Guidelines as a beneficiary or donate an existing policy. It’s a meaningful way to make a significant future impact, sometimes with little or no cost today.
Beneficiary Designations
You can name Guidelines as a beneficiary of a retirement account, bank account, or other asset. This is one of the simplest ways to make a future gift—and can often be updated without revising your will.
Eternal Impact
The Guidelines Legacy Fund
The Guidelines Legacy Fund, is an endowment established in 2021 to help sustain the ministry for the future. Gifts are invested to generate ongoing support for ministry, while the principal is preserved—allowing your generosity to impact lives today and for generations to come.
While the General Fund meets current needs, the Legacy Fund is designed for long-term impact. Please consider supporting the Legacy Fund with gifts beyond your regular giving.
Ready to Make Lasting Impact?
Get Started Today
If you have questions or are ready to move forward with meaningful giving, please call us at (949) 582-5001 or complete the form, and a Guidelines representative will be in touch.
Information
- Legal Name: Guidelines Inc.
- Tax ID: 84-0574141
- Phone: (949) 582-5001
- Address: PO Box 2035, Mission Viejo CA 92690
We're happy to help you navigate your giving options.
Please let us know how we can help.
Financial Integrity
Guidelines is a 501(c)(3) organization that depends on the generosity of supporters like you. We value the sacrifice of your gifts, and will maximize every dollar to share the hope of Jesus.
The information contained here is for your consideration only and is not intended to be legal or tax advice. To determine the applicability of this information to your situation, please consult your attorney or tax advisor. State income tax implications/differences may exist for persons residing in certain states that do not always conform to federal income tax legislation changes.
