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Charitable Remainder Trusts As with a gift of life insurance, a valuable gift to the church can be made in the form of a Charitable Remainder Trust. A gift of this type can return annual income to the Trust owner during his or her lifetime while naming the Church as beneficiary to the principal, thereby reducing estate tax liability.   Gifts of Cash Most gifts to First Baptist Church are made in the form of cash (including checks). Such gifts are the simplest type and produce immediate benefits to the ministry. Cash gifts generally qualify for income tax deductions as charitable contributions. At the end of every calendar year, we provide a receipt for tax purposes to all donors of cash that is tax deductible.   Gifts of Tangible Personal Property In-kind gifts can be valuable means of providing desirable tax benefits while also providing capital assistance to First Baptist Church. Gifts of real estate, equipment, works of art, rare books, paintings, antiques or immediate use items such as computer equipment, books, office furniture, are all eligible contributions to the church.   Life Insurance A gift can be made by naming First Baptist Church as owner and irrevocable beneficiary of a whole life policy. The gift may be a paid-up policy, an existing policy with a cash value, or a new policy.   Matching Gifts Many employers offer a matching gifts program to their employees. With a matching gift, you can double or even triple the impact of your personal gift to First Baptist Church.   Planned Giving An important source of private contributions comes to the church as planned gifts. You can designate your gift as a bequest in your will and estate planning documents.       Securities A gift of appreciated, long-term securities has several advantages, including the provision of both an income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities, and the avoidance of capital gains taxes on the transfer. See your attorney for advice regarding these matters.    PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS OF POPULAR METHODS TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS. THEY DO NOT CONSTITUTE TAX, LEGAL OR INVESTMENT ADVICE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONSULT APPROPRIATE COUNSEL BEFORE MAKING WHAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE A SUBSTANTIAL GIFT.   You may send your gift directly to:                           First Baptist Church 1447 South 7th Street Sierra Vista, AZ    85635		►Schedules   Sunday Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30am   Bible Study Classes – All Ages 9:00 & 10:30am   Wednesday Bible Studies 6:00pm    Youth J.A.M. Session 6:00pm     ►Contact SVFBC   First Baptist Church 1447 S. 7th Street Sierra Vista, AZ   85635 520.458.2273 info@sierravistafirst.org
Sierra Vista First Designated Funds First Baptist church has several special funds (called designated funds) to which you may donate.  These funds have been approved by appropriate church authority for the designated purpose.  Donations to these funds will be used only for the purposes stipulated by the fund.  You may donate to any of these funds by specifying the fund in writing at the time you make your donation.  Building Ministry Together A fund established to raise money for various building projects.  Currently the upgrade to Woodcutter’s Wash will be paid for using these funds. Small Group Ministry Funds are used to provide financial assistance to others for purchasing small group ministry resources. Samaritan’s Purse Funds are collected annually during the Christmas Season by Women on Mission to provide shoe boxes of gifts for needy children. Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Funds are collected annually and sent to the North American Mission Board to help fund North American missions projects. Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Funds are collected annually and sent to the International Mission Board to help fund international missions projects. Willis J. Ray State Missions Offering Funds are collected annually and used by the Arizona Baptist Convention for missions projects within the state. Missions Fund Funds are used periodically to help members of our church participate in mission trips.  You may send your gift directly to:  First Baptist Church 1447 S. 7th Street Sierra Vista, AZ  85635  You may also donate electronically here.