For over a century, the work of St. Philip’s has been supported by the time, talent, and financial gifts of its faithful members. The fidelity of those who came before us immeasurably enhanced St. Philip’s today.
One way parishioners now can support our mission is by making a planned gift to St. Philip’s — such as:
Retirement Plan or IRA
The Church can be named as the beneficiary of any remaining assets in your IRA or retirement plan.
Stock
There can be significant tax advantages if you donate appreciated stock. Click here for more information.
A Life Estate
Allows a donor to give a house, farm, or vacation home to a named beneficiary while retaining the use of the property for their lifetime.
Life Income Gifts
While making a gift to a named beneficiary, you may receive income for life and tax advantages through a:
* Charitable Remainder Trust ($100,000+)
* Charitable Gift Annuity ($5,000+)
* Pooled Income Fund ($2,500+)
Legacy Society
In recent years, St. Philip’s was blessed with gifts left by Fran Gordon and Hildegard Ryals. Fran’s bequest helped reduce the mortgage. Hildegard’s funded a staff position for Family Ministries and environmental stewardship. Earlier bequests by people like Margaret Lee Woodhouse, Warren Pope, and Sidney Bost have added materially to an endowment entrusted now to us.
To recognize and honor those who have made bequests to our church, the vestry authorized creating a legacy society upon the recommendation of the Planned Giving Committee. Our hope is to gather names of those who have provided for St. Philip’s in their wills or other estate planning documents and then to encourage other parishioners to do likewise. By keeping St. Philip’s top of the mind when estate planning is considered, we believe the endowment can grow to meet a variety of needs facing our congregation.
If you have made provision for St. Philip’s in your will or by other estate arrangements, we invite you to become a Member of St. Philip’s Legacy Society by completing and returning this form.