Your will or trust is your last act of stewardship and care. It is a means to purposefully allocate your resources to support the people and causes you hold dear. Through a bequest in your will or trust, you can help continue the vital work of Ligonier for future generations.
Sample bequest language to be used in your will or trust:
I give the sum of % of my estate to Ligonier Ministries, Attn: Pixie Madison, Planned Giving Officer, 421 Ligonier Court, Sanford, FL 32771.
By designating Ligonier as a beneficiary of a retirement account, IRA, or other qualified retirement plan, you ensure that the gift becomes deductible for estate tax purposes. This may present an attractive way to support Ligonier in the future at greater levels than possible at present.
There are several unique advantages to making a charitable donation through a life insurance policy. Such a legacy gift is simple to arrange and does not require the services of an attorney or related legal costs. Also, the size of the gift is assured in advance and will not depend on the fluctuations of the market or other economic factors.
One of the simplest ways to make a legacy gift to Ligonier is by naming us as a direct beneficiary of your bank or investment accounts. These accounts include checking; savings; certificates or deposit; or brokerage accounts holding stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Such gifts are made apart from a will or trust, meaning that they not do require the services of an attorney to execute.
To name Ligonier as the beneficiary of your bank or brokerage accounts, include the following information on the appropriate form from the institution:
Ligonier Ministries
421 Ligonier Ministries, Sanford, FL 32771
EIN#: 25-1298611
Through a Charitable Gift Annuity, you make a gift that pays you an income for life or the lives of you and your spouse. The rate of return is based on your age at the time of your gift and will never change, no matter the fluctuations of the markets or economy.
When you establish a Charitable Gift Annuity in exchange for a donation of cash or securities, you not only receive income for life, but you will typically receive a significant charitable tax deduction for a portion of the gift. In addition, a part of your annual payout will be tax-free. After your lifetime, the remainder of the gift will go to Ligonier Ministries to proclaim God’s truth and advance the gospel.
By letting Ligonier Ministries know about your planned gifts, you can help us plan ahead to meet future ministry needs, all while leaving a legacy of faith to bless generations to come. You also give us the opportunity to honor you by welcoming you to join the R.C. Sproul Legacy Fellowship.
This fellowship recognizes cherished supporters who have graciously included Ligonier Ministries in their estate plan. As we remember Dr. Sproul, we reflect on the profound impact of his vision—a vision that continues to drive Ligonier’s commitment to spread the truth of God’s holiness worldwide.
By joining the Legacy Fellowship, you participate in a shared endeavor to build an extensive library of discipleship resources rooted in Reformed theology, providing long-term teaching to the global Christian community. Your participation in the R.C. Sproul Legacy Fellowship is more than a contribution; it represents a lasting investment in a mission that equips believers for generations to come, making a tangible and eternal impact for the kingdom of God.
