Deferred Gift Annuity
Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)
A Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) is a gift of cash or other property to an irrevocable trust. Josh McDowell Ministry receives an income stream from the trust for a term of years. Depending on how the trust is structured, the donor enjoys a current income, gift, or estate tax deduction on the donated assets.
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT)
Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT)
A Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) is a tax-exempt irrevocable trust designed to reduce the taxable income of individuals by first dispersing income to the beneficiaries of the trust for a specified period of time, and then donating the remainder of the trust to the designated charity.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian directly to a qualified charity, like Josh McDowell Ministry. QCDs can be counted towards your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year, if certain rules are met.