Give to FIA through a remainder trust, in which FIA receives all remaining assets after a specified length of time. Or set up a lead trust, in which FIA receives an income stream for a set number of years, after which the remainder goes to other designated beneficiaries. Setting up a charitable trust is a simple, straightforward way to donate assets to FIA while retaining many of the benefits you gain by holding those assets during your lifetime. You can provide income for a set time period (typically a max of 20 years while the remaining assets automatically go to FIA). This removes assets from your estate to reduce your tax liabilities while diversifying your portfolio and helping you to avoid capital gains taxes.

Endowments are funds that FIA sets aside in investments where they accrue value to ensure the long-term financial stability of the organization. An organization with an endowment to rely on is better prepared to weather economic, social, and political shifts. This way operational and developmental initiatives are supported not just for one year or even one generation, but are provided for indefinitely through annual distributions to undergird core processes and expanding impacts. Choose where you’d like your investment to be applied: operational costs, research and development of new fields, or specific project giving. Investing in an FIA endowment ensures the long-term success of our ministries and creates a lasting legacy that speaks of your heart and values.

Donors possessing traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRS) may wish to convert them to Roth IRAs, which offer significant tax benefits. Conversions come with tax liabilities which can be offset through an itemized charitable deduction to FIA!