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Welcome to McPherson College
Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in McPherson College. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.

Find Security in a Charitable Gift Annuity

If you are like many wondering about the economic road ahead, consider the security of a Charitable Gift Annuity. By creating a Gift Annuity, you do not only provide fixed income for yourself, but also benefit from a charitable tax deduction this year.

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Giving That Benefits You and McPherson College

There are several types of gift planning options. Many of these plans have benefits for you. These families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings.  Click on the picture to view a story about your gift options (These donor stories are for illustrative purposes.  Each story is based on an actual gift case or a combination of cases.)




Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with McPherson College. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.


Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara Lehman bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.


Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.


The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.


Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.


Abbey Archer-Rierson
Director of Development / Planned Giving
Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.


Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact archera@mcpherson.edu.

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