Legacy & Gift Planning

A gift in your will, trust, or beneficiary designation—also known as Legacy Giving—can be the most meaningful and impactful gift you will ever make.  In an act of joyful obedience, John Stott donated 100 percent of his book royalties to launch and seed the growth of this ministry. For this reason, we created The Cross of Christ Legacy Fellowship. The name reflects John Stott's passion for the cross as the grounds of his salvation, yet it also reflects the heart of Langham's ministry and is the title of one of Stott's most beloved books.

By giving in this way, you model to your loved ones a steadfast commitment to financial stewardship, generous living, and supporting God's Mission. You also help ensure that Langham Partnership will continue to equip pastors and teachers to equip God's church in hard places for decades to come.

Benefits of Gifts in a Will or Trust

• • Legacy. Extend the impact of your generosity well beyond your lifetime.

• • Simplicity. Easily add Langham Partnership as a beneficiary in your will or trust.

• • Availability. Retain access to your God-given resources for the remainder of your lifetime, or for as long as you need them.

• • Impact. Potentially give the largest gift you'll ever have the ability to give.

How to Give to Langham Partnership in your Will or Trust

Below is sample bequest language that can be used to designate Langham Partnership as a beneficiary in your will or trust.

“I hereby give to Langham Partnership USA Inc NFP, a nonprofit organization, Taxpayer Identification Number 23-7417198, the [sum of $________] or [________% of the residue of my estate], to be used for its general purposes.”

Please consult with your estate planning attorney or financial advisor on the tax implications of your gift

If you have questions about bequest language or if you want to make a specifically designated bequest, please contact Kevin VandenBrink at legacy@langham.org or (314) 488-0256.

We'd Love to Say "Thank You!" and Welcome you to The Cross of Christ Legacy Fellowship

If you have already included Langham in your will, trust, or beneficiary designation, we would love to hear about it and welcome you to our Cross of Christ Legacy Fellowship.  Sharing your gift plan allows us to care for your future gift, and also provide you with special ministry updates and opportunities to connect with Langham leaders from around the world.  For help with Legacy giving plans or to share your plans please contact Kevin VandenBrink, our Legacy Giving Director (legacy@langham.org or (314) 488-0256) or complete our Estate Gift Commitment Form.

Most charitable gifts to Langham Partnership are given in the form of cash because this is so familiar. However, this may not be the most cost-effective or impactful way for you to give. You can increase your potential impact and experience significant tax savings by giving non-cash assets

Examples of Non-Cash Assets

• • Stocks or marketable securities

• • Real estate

• • Business interests

• • Farm commodities

• • Life insurance

Benefits of Giving Non-Cash Assets

• • Tax-Wise - Receive a fair market value deduction at the time of your gift and avoid tax liability on the sale of appreciated assets.

• • Simplify your Life - Give assets you no longer need or want to manage (such as rental properties or vacation homes) for the benefit of Langham Partnership and the global church.

Gifts of Stock and Mutual Funds

Donating stock provides all of the benefits of a cash contribution and more. If you have stock that you have owned for over one year, you may donate it to Langham Partnership and use its fair market value on the gift date as the amount of your donation. This benefits both Langham Partnership and you. You are not required to pay any capital gains taxes on it because you have donated rather than sold it, and we receive the full value of stock (less broker fees).

How to Make a Stock Gift

1. 1. Download Documents: Download the Stock Gifts Information Sheet PDF to begin the stock donation process electronically or manually.
   2. Confirm with Financial Professional: Provide the account information to your financial professional or directly contact Langham's broker, using his contact in the linked information sheet above.
   3. Notify Langham: Notify us of your gift. Contact Jack DeGrenier at jack.degrenier@langham.org or call us at (480) 595-5117. Be sure to include your name, date of gift issuance, name of appreciated securities, and estimated value.

Gifts of Real Estate, Business Interests, Commodities, and Life Insurance

You can turn your real property and other assets into a life-changing gift to bring hope and transformation to the global church. Property and other assets can be donated outright as a gift, can be used to fund a trust or gift annuity, and can often maximize tax savings. Each situation is unique, so you will want to consult your legal and financial professionals.  We can also introduce you to our network of free charitable planners to help you make a charitable plan that fits with your goals. 

If you have questions about making gifts of non-cash assets, please contact Kevin VandenBrink (kevin.vandenbrink@langham.org or (314) 488-0256).

Making a Current Gift to Langham Partnership from your IRA

If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a sizable gift from your individual retirement account (IRA) to Langham Partnership AND receive significant tax benefits in return. Give a tax-wise gift up to $105,000 per year, knowing your gifts will have significant impact.

Requirements of a Qualified Charitable Distribution

You can give to Langham Partnership from your IRA without any federal tax liability, as long as the gifts are qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). Distributions qualify for all or part of an IRA owner's required minimum distribution (RMD).

• • IRA holders must be age 70 ½ or older at the time of the gift.

• • Give up to $105,000 per year as a single person or $210,000 per year as a married couple from separate accounts.

• • Gifts must be outright gifts made directly to Langham Partnership

• • Distributions may only be made from traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs; other retirement accounts are not eligible. However, many donors will transfer funds from other retirement accounts to an IRA in order to make charitable gifts.

Making a Legacy Gift from your Retirement Funds

When you leave your tax-deferred retirement funds to family, this gift will normally be treated as income when they withdraw the funds, and your loved ones will be taxed accordingly. However, by giving those funds to Langham Partnership, you eliminate the tax bill and provide meaningful support for this mission that means so much to you. 

How do you make a legacy gift from your retirement funds? 

Simply designate Langham Partnership as a beneficiary on the forms provided by your account manager, specifying the amount you want to give. Here is some information you will need to designate your gift.

Legal Name: Langham Partnership USA INC NFP
Address: P.O. Box 189, Cave Creek, AZ 85327
Tax ID: 23-7417198

If you choose to designate Langham Partnership as a beneficiary in your retirement account, please do make sure to let us know so we can make plans to care for your future gift.  If you have any questions or to share your gift designation with us, please contact Kevin VandenBrink at legacy@langham.org or (314) 488-0256.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) operates almost like a personal mini foundation. A DAF is a charitable investment account that you can open through an organization like The Barnabas Foundation or The National Christian Foundation, a local community foundation, or a brokerage firm.

Benefits of Using a Donor-Advised Fund - from our Friends at The Barnabas Foundation

• • Timing. Receive an immediate tax deduction at the time you make a gift into the donor-advised fund. Then, at a time that works best for you, advise how you wish your gifts to be distributed.

• • Flexibility. Grants can be requested at any time of the day using a convenient online e-grant system. Give in one-time or recurring increments, and you may choose to designate your giving.

• • Simplicity. Simplify your giving and record-keeping by making all gifts of cash, stocks or appreciated assets into a single account.

• • Privacy. You can choose to make any or all grants anonymously by selecting that option.

• • Expertise. Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Barnabas Foundation staff who will manage and liquidate your non-cash asset gifts for the benefit of charitable causes.

• • Cost-effective. Many families choose to use their donor-advised fund as a cost-effective and less complex alternative to establishing a private foundation.

Learn More

To learn more about donor-advised funds or other tax-wise stewardship options, call our Legacy and Gift Planning Director, Kevin VandenBrink at (314) 488-0256 or email kevin.vandenbrink@langham.org

Because so many of our friends can benefit from charitable planning, we have entered into partnership with a network of Christian charitable planners who can help you with your charitable planning. At no cost to you and with no obligation, a planner can help you make important, God-honoring decisions in an atmosphere of complete confidence and trust. To get introduced, simply reach out to Kevin VandenBrink at kevin.vandenbrink@langham.org or (314) 488-0256.