Why do people like making planned gifts?
Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact, which is why so many people choose to make them.
There are some other exciting but less common gifts — scroll down to learn more!
Popular gifts for the future
See what types of gifts many people choose to make. Many people make these to honor a loved one, to show what’s important in their life.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust – for free!
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular gifts for today
Many people love these donation options because they fit with their personal circumstances and financial goals.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.
Stocks and securities
Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.
Donor Advised Funds
Easily recommend grants to St. Paul's Episcopal Church for tax-efficient giving.
Cryptocurrency
Donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more to save on taxes and make a big impact.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.
Please let us know if you’ve already included us in your estate plans!
Letting us know is incredibly helpful to our team and helps to make sure your gift is used the way you want it to be.
Planned giving helps fuel St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s mission
Planned and legacy gifts allow you to invest in Christ’s work while making a lasting difference. They strengthen ministries, support those in need, and help Christ’s love extend through St. Paul’s today and for generations. Many planned gifts also offer tax advantages, allowing your generosity to go further while supporting your financial goals.
Your planned gift empowers St. Paul’s ministries today and shapes the Church for generations to come. Gifts of stock, real estate, life insurance, or estate gifts help Christ’s love reach farther in our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Continue to use assets or property during your lifetime
- Potentially reduce your estate tax burden
- Leave a lasting legacy
Through a simple provision in your will, you may make a gift to St. Paul’s. This is the easiest and most common type of planned gift. Making a bequest is an excellent choice if you want to maintain control of your assets during your lifetime and support St. Paul’s in the future.
We can work with you and your advisors to craft specific bequest language that accurately reflects your gift intentions.
St. Paul’s partners with FreeWill to offer an online estate planning tool that makes creating a will or trust easy and cost-free. With FreeWill, you will have access to make a lifetime of changes at no additional cost. In as little as 20 minutes, you can help support our mission and provide our community and their families with the services they need for future generations. Begin your FreeWill today.*
If you include St. Paul’s in your planning with an estate attorney, please use our legal name, federal tax ID, and legal address below.
Legal Name: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Federal tax ID number: 56-1903733
Legal address: 116 N. Academy St., Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
Contact: Anne Davis
Telephone: 615-893-3780
If you have already left us in your will, thank you for your generosity. Please let us know so we can thank you here.
Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
Yes! Knowing in advance about your intentions is quite helpful to our staff, but you are always welcome to not share your gift.
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know