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Plymouth Church Foundation

The Plymouth Foundation: A legacy of caring and sharing
The Plymouth Church Foundation accepts contributions from caring supporters and shares the earnings generated by these gifts with others in the Plymouth family—often creating new, and unimagined futures. More

Foundation Finances
As of December 31, 2010 the Foundation Endowment was $4,401,590. Deferred gifts totaled $775,650. The Foundation also is beneficiary of deferred gifts of life insurance policies, gift annuities and charitable remainder unitrusts totaling $800,000. More

Don't Miss Your Chance: Make Tax-Free Gifts From Your IRA Today!
If you are 70½ or older, the extended charitable IRA rollover legislation benefits you! While easy to accomplish, this tax-smart gift option enables you to jump-start your legacy and witness the benefits of your generosity to the Plymouth Church Foundation. Take a moment to review the questions and answers here to see if this arrangement is right for you. More

Historical Figures Say: The Butler Did It
Pick your executor or administrator carefully. He needs to be up to the job—and honest. More

Should Estate Planning Be Called Life Planning?
Guess what! If you have belongings, you have an estate. And without a plan, your estate could be subject to what the courts decide in case anything happens to you. More

Find a Gift That Works for You
You've always answered the call to help others, and now that you want to extend that support through gifts of treasure, where do you start? It's easiest to begin with what you know—your overall goals. Use this checklist to match your wishes with the right charitable path for you. More

A Donation That Pays You Back
Because you are one of our most valued donors, we are providing you with this educational message on how you can transform your support of Plymouth Church into a reliable stream of income for the rest of your life. The appeal of fixed, dependable payments to you or someone you designate has inspired a number of our supporters to create this special type of donation. More

 

Bequest Language


The official bequest language for the Plymouth Church Foundation is:

"I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Plymouth Congregational Church Foundation [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose."

Learn more about making a bequest.

"The Foundation is a catalyst enabling us to realize alternate visions, alternate futures."

—Sr. Minister David Ruhe

"The Stepping Stones grant helped start a life-changing ministry."

—Angie Witmer, Minister to Young Adults and Youth

"The Foundation grant meant each choir received new robes—symbolizing they are one voice in the church."

—Sharon Parker-Lenihan, Director of Adult Music and Fine Arts

"Contributing to the Foundation is an act of faith, because with your contribution you plant a tree in whose shade you may never sit."

—Sr. Minister David Ruhe

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