Giving Opportunities
Types of Giving
Permanent Funds
Donations that are meant to provide income in perpetuity for specific ministries are considered permanent funds. The corpus of the gift is not invaded, but held and invested wisely to continue to support the donor's chosen cause. Oklahoma Disciples Foundation holds over 60 endowment funds that benefit the different ministries and organizations affiliated with the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Oklahoma.
Disciple Club
These gifts go directly to the Foundation's operating fund and support all the services we provide to individuals and congregations. Gifts to this annual program help with stewardship training, consultations on permanent funds and estate planning, and workshops designed especially for women.
Memorial & Honorary Gifts
Gifts given "in memory of" a loved one are a living legacy, continuing support for favored ministries after death. Honorary gifts can celebrate special occasions such as anniversaries, years of service, birthdays or other important events. Gifts can be to endowment(s) or Disciple Club.
Bequests
You can include the Foundation in your will, as beneficiary of your life insurance or retirement plan. You can also name the foundation in your trust or other estate plan.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Annuities are an excellent way to avoid fluctuation in interest rates and ensure fixed income for life. An annuity can be for the life of the donor and/or another designated person. The remainder will benefit the endowment(s) the donor chooses.
Other Estate Plans
Charitable Lead Trusts, Charitable Remainder Unitrusts and Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts are just a few of the vehicles available to meet your financial and philanthropic goals.
There are many ways to give and many reasons for the gift. Outright gifts of cash can easily be done on our secure donation page. In certain circumstances, such as gifts of appreciated assets or for estate planning, a personal conference with our staff would be advisable before making your gift. Contact us for more detailed information.
