How to Give

Use Life Insurance to Make a Gift to Phoebe Ministries

A life insurance policy can be a versatile and effective asset for making a significant charitable gift to Phoebe Ministries. There are two basic ways insurance can be used to help support Phoebe, and each offers different benefits to you.

Option 1: Make Phoebe Ministries the beneficiary of the policy

This option allows you to:

• Create a meaningful legacy at Phoebe Ministries
• Reduce the size of your taxable estate
• Retain the flexibility to change your mind

Option 2: Make Phoebe Ministries the owner and beneficiary of an existing policy

This option allows you to:

• Make an irrevocable gift to Phoebe Ministries today with little or no impact on your current cash flow
• Receive a charitable tax deduction for a portion of your gift

In addition, if premiums remain to be paid on the policy, a charitable deduction is allowed for each gift you make to Phoebe to cover the premiums.

Planning Tips

• To make Phoebe Ministries a beneficiary of, or owner and beneficiary of, your life insurance policy, simply contact your insurer and complete the required form. You may need to provide the following information:
  • Legal name: Phoebe Ministries
  • Tax ID number: 23-1396838
  • Address: 1925 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18104
• It's also possible to use a charitable donation to buy a new policy to benefit Phoebe. Contact us early in your planning if you'd like to pursue this option so we can work with you on this process.
• If you are considering designating your gift for a specific purpose, such as a scholarship fund or support for a specific department, contact us to ensure that we understand your wishes.
• Before finalizing a gift of life insurance, review your other assets (such as appreciated stock or IRA accounts) to make sure this is the savviest way for you to reach your goals.