More Giving Information
Stock Gifts
By donating appreciated stock to Alpharetta Methodist Church, you are able to receive a tax deduction for the fair market value at the time of the donation, without having to pay capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock.
Our securities transfer form has the necessary account information for you or your broker to initiate the transfer, along with the information needed for us to process and allocate your donation properly. Please return the completed form to giving@amchurch.com. If you have any questions, please contact giving@amchurch.com.
Non-cash gifts
If you have a non-cash item you would like to donate, please contact giving@amchurch.com.
Legacy gifts
Thank you for your interest in Legacy Giving at Alpharetta Methodist! There are two primary ways to leave a Legacy Gift for the church:
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You can update your will to include Alpharetta Methodist.
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You can name Alpharetta Methodist as a beneficiary of any of the following assets:
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Retirement accounts, such as IRA, 401(k) or 403(b)
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Life insurance policies
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Commercial annuities
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Investments and savings accounts
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YOUR GIFT: Outright gift
HOW TO GIVE: Donate cash, securities or personal property
YOUR BENEFITS: Income tax deduction; avoidance of any capital gains tax
YOUR GIFT: Bequest in will
HOW TO GIVE: Name Alpharetta Methodist Church or a favored ministry in your will
YOUR BENEFITS: A donation exempt from federal estate taxes
YOUR GIFT: Life insurance gift
HOW TO GIVE: Give an old or new policy with Alpharetta Methodist Church or a favored ministry named as beneficiary
YOUR BENEFITS: Current income tax deduction; possible future deductions
YOUR GIFT: Real estate gift
HOW TO GIVE: Donate the property or sell it at a bargain price
YOUR BENEFITS: Immediate income tax deduction and avoidance of capital gains tax
YOUR GIFT: Retirement plan gift
HOW TO GIVE: Name Alpharetta Methodist Church or your favored ministry as beneficiary of all or part of the remaining assets after your lifetime
YOUR BENEFITS: Avoidance of heavily taxed gift to heirs
YOUR GIFT: Retained Life Estate
HOW TO GIVE: Designate the ownership of your home to your favored ministry, but retain occupancy
YOUR BENEFITS: Charitable income tax deduction and lifetime use of home
YOUR GIFT: Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
HOW TO GIVE: Create a charitable trust that pays you a set income annually
YOUR BENEFITS: Immediate income tax deduction and fixed income for life
YOUR GIFT: Charitable Remainder Unitrust
HOW TO GIVE: Create a trust that pays a percentage of the trust’s assets, valued annually
YOUR BENEFITS: Immediate income tax deduction, annual income for life that has potential to increase
YOUR GIFT: Charitable Gift Annuity
HOW TO GIVE: Enter into a contract that pays you fixed payments annually
YOUR BENEFITS: Current and future savings on income taxes; fixed payments for life
YOUR GIFT: Charitable Lead Trust
HOW TO GIVE: Create a trust that pays a fixed or variable income to your favored ministry for a set term and then passes to heirs
YOUR BENEFITS: Reduced size of taxable estate; keeps property in family, often with reduced gift taxes
YOUR GIFT: Donor Advised Fund
HOW TO GIVE: Create an agreement where the Foundation manages assets, you suggest beneficiaries
YOUR BENEFITS: Immediate income tax deduction, option to provide input on how funds will be used
Can I give online?
Yes! It’s easy!
To make a gift to the church using your phone, simply text GIVE to 877-492-1728.
Can I just give once online to try it out?
Yes! Click the button above to make a one-time donation.
Can I set up recurring donations?
Yes. Click the button below or contact our Finance Office to set up a recurring donation.
Will my contributions be reflected on my giving statement?
Yes. We’ll send an updated statement quarterly, or you can check it online anytime.
Can I update the frequency or amount of my donation?
Yes. You can update the frequency or amount online anytime.
How do I get help?
Contact Kim Tyska by email or call 770-521-8779.
Are there fees to give online?
No.
If you have additional questions or want more information about giving to Alpharetta Methodist, please contact Director of Finance and HR, Helen Cork, (770-475-5576). You can also see all of your donations if you sign up to give online.