Giving

Donating appreciated stocks and mutual funds to Central Church can provide a double tax benefit. You may receive a charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities and avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation.

How to Give:

• Contact your financial advisor to transfer the securities to Central Church.
• Notify us of your intention to donate so we can provide the necessary instructions and acknowledge your generous gift.

How to Give:

• Instruct your IRA custodian to make a distribution directly to Central Church.
• Inform us of your gift so we can properly acknowledge your contribution.

How to Give:

• Set up a DAF with your financial institution or community foundation.
• Recommend Central Church as a grant recipient.

• Crops: Donate a portion of your harvested crops. The donation can be arranged by transferring ownership before the sale. This way, you can avoid recognizing the income from the sale while still receiving a charitable deduction.
• Livestock: Donate livestock by transferring ownership to Central Church. Similar to crops, this method can help you avoid recognizing the income while providing a deduction for the fair market value.
• Farmland: Consider donating farmland outright, creating a charitable remainder trust, or giving a remainder interest in your farmland while retaining the right to use it during your lifetime.

• Cash Donations: Make a direct financial contribution to Central Church. This can provide a straightforward way to support our mission while benefiting from a tax deduction.
• In-Kind Donations: Donate goods or services produced by your business. This can be a great way to contribute if cash flow is limited.
• Percentage of Sales: Pledge a percentage of your business’s sales over a specific period to Central Church. This can enhance your business’s community involvement and customer engagement.

How to Give:

• Contact us to discuss the best way for your business to contribute.
• Ensure proper documentation for tax purposes.

How to Give:

• Vehicles: Contact us to arrange for a vehicle pick-up. Provide the necessary paperwork, and we will handle the rest.
• Artwork, Jewelry, and Collectibles: Obtain an independent appraisal of the item’s value. Contact us to discuss the potential donation and arrange for the transfer.

How to Give:

• Bequests: Include a bequest to Central Church in your will or living trust. You can specify a dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or particular assets.
• Charitable Remainder Trusts: Establish a charitable remainder trust to provide income to yourself or your beneficiaries for life or a term of years, with the remainder going to Central Church.
• Charitable Lead Trusts: Create a charitable lead trust that provides income to Central Church for a term of years, with the remainder going to your heirs.

Sample Bequest Language: “I hereby give, devise, and bequeath [specific amount, percentage of estate, or specific assets] to Central Church, located at 3102 W. Ralph Rogers Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, for its general use and purposes."