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Make a Big Impact With a Future Gift

Generosity comes in many forms, and it's often the best way for you to support important causes that matter the most to you in your life. When you give to Principia, you help us make a difference.

Start here by learning the different gift options available to you. We will work with you to find a charitable plan that lets you provide for your family and support Principia.


Support Future Generations of Christian Scientists

Take a look at the different options that you think may work best.

Plan by Giving Amount
  • Under $25,000
  • $25,000 to $99,999
  • $100,000 to $999,999
  • $1 million or more

Under $25,000

The most popular options for a gift in this range:

  • Outright Gift of Cash
  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Beneficiary Designations

$25,000 to $99,999

The most popular options for a gift in this range:

  • Outright Gift of Cash
  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Beneficiary Designations

$100,000 to $999,999

The most popular options for a gift in this range:

  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Beneficiary Designations
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Outright Gift of Life Insurance
  • Charitable Remainder Trust

$1 million or more

The most popular options for a gift in this range:

  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Beneficiary Designations
  • Charitable Remainder Trust
Plan by Age
  • Under 40
  • 40-54
  • 55-69
  • 70+

Under 40

The best gift options for you:

  • Outright Gift of Cash
  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Beneficiary Designations

40-54

The best gift options for you:

  • Outright Gift of Cash
  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Beneficiary Designations

55-69

The best gift options for you:

  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Beneficiary Designations
  • Outright Gift of Real Estate
  • Charitable Remainder Trust

70+

The best gift options for you:

  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Beneficiary Designations
  • Make a Tax-Free Gift With An IRA
  • Outright Gift of Life Insurance
  • Outright Gift of Real Estate
  • Charitable Remainder Trust
Plan by Assets
  • Cash
  • Appreciated Securities
  • Retirement Plan Assets
  • Life Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Tangible Personal Property

Cash

Most popular ways to give this asset:

  • Outright Gift of Cash
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Charitable Remainder Trust

Appreciated Securities

Most popular ways to give this asset:

  • Outright Gift of Appreciated Securities
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Charitable Remainder Trust

Retirement Plan Assets

Most popular ways to give this asset:

  • Beneficiary Designations
  • Make a Tax-Free Gift With An IRA
  • Charitable Remainder Trust

Life Insurance

Most popular ways to give this asset:

  • Outright Gift of Life Insurance
  • Beneficiary Designations

Real Estate

Most popular ways to give this asset:

  • Outright Gift of Real Estate
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Charitable Remainder Trust

Tangible Personal Property

Most popular ways to give this asset:

  • Outright Gift or Bargain Sale
  • Gift in Will or Living Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Charitable Remainder Trust

Not Sure How to Begin?

To get started, consider how you want to plan your gift.

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Give and Receive

If you want to support Principia and receive regular payments, a charitable gift annuity might be right for you.

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Have Questions? We Can Help.

Ned McCarty
Director of Planned Giving
314.514.3114

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Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy

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