Gift Planning

Get peace of mind for your own future – and create the future you wish to see for the people, causes, and communities you care about most.

Bequests | Cassie Bright Society

A gift made through your will or trust is one of the most popular and flexible ways you can support the children and families in our care.

NEW: We have partnered with FreeWill to make it simple for you to create your estate plan and legacy gift today, free of cost.

Gifts of Cash
Designate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to Methodist Home for Children through your estate or living trust. Learn more

Beneficiary Designation Gifts
Designate MHC as a beneficiary of unused retirement assets (401k, 403b, or other retirement plan), investments or bank account, or your life insurance policy. Learn more

Donate Invested Funds
Donate appreciated securities – including stocks, mutual funds, or retirement funds. Learn more

Gifts of Real Estate
Donate appreciated real estate, such as a home or property. Learn more

Charitable Gift Annuity
Transfer your cash or appreciated property to Methodist Home for Children in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life. Learn more

IRA Charitable Rollover
At age 70½ or older, you are eligible to reduce your taxable income with a gift directly from your IRA. Learn more

Charitable Remainder Unitrust
Transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years. Learn more

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
Transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years. Learn more

Donor Advised Funds
Fund a DAF to make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving. Learn more

Named Endowment
Establish and name an endowment with a gift of $25,000 or more.

Cassie Bright Society

Her name was Cassie. In 1901 – after the deaths of both parents – she became the first child to join our family. She was 11 years old when she arrived to Methodist Orphanage, now Methodist Home for Children, on January 7, 1901, from Winsteadville.

Today the Cassie Bright Society recognizes friends who are committed to supporting Methodist Home for Children through a will bequest, trust, charitable gift annuity, retirement plan, or insurance policy.

Contact Us

Polly Willis
VP Institutional Advancement
[email protected]
919.754.3642

Reggie Ponder
Senior Advisor for Legacy Giving
[email protected]
919.801.3581

Halie Sue Clifton
Director of Special Gifts
[email protected]
919.754.3620