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Types of Gifts

• Charitable IRA (QCD)
  Rollover your IRA as a Qualified Charitable Distribution paid directly to CBN. Report as an exclusion from income. It counts towards annual RMD (Required Minimum Distribution).
  
• Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
  You receive an immediate income tax deduction when funding a DAF, and the opportunity to make future distributions to CBN.
  
• Stocks & Appreciated Securities
  Donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds and bonds held long-term provides an income tax deduction and avoids capital gains tax on the transfer of shares.
  

• Bequests (Wills & Trusts)
  A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to family, friends or The Christian Broadcasting Network as part of your estate plan.
  
• Retirement Accounts
  An account beneficiary designation set up for direct payment to CBN for part or all of the plan assets (IRA, 401(k), 403(b)) at your passing, transfers free of both income and inheritance tax.
  
• Life Insurance
  A gift of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to charity. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy. For example, you may have purchased a policy to provide for minor children and they are now financially independent adults.
  

• Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)
  You transfer your cash or appreciated property to CBN in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your date of birth) for the rest of your life.
  
• Charitable Deferred Annuity
  As a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family, but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our mission.
  
• Charitable Remainder Trusts
  Combines substantial tax savings with the ability to produce a very good income. Especially beneficial for individuals who plan to sell real estate, business interest or appreciated stock, tax-free, and receive income for a term of years or for remaining life.
  

• Real Estate
  Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to CBN.
  
• Business Interests
  As a business owner, you have the opportunity not only to build your business and accumulate wealth for yourself and your family, but also to accomplish your philanthropic goals through charitable planning. A gift of your corporate stock or assets can provide you with tax and income benefits and help further our mission.
  
• Charitable Lead Trust
  If you are looking for a way to pass on some of your assets to your family while reducing or eliminating gift or estate taxes, a charitable lead trust is an excellent option.