Gifts That Cost You Nothing Now
Gifts in a will or by beneficiary designation are two easy ways to connect people to Jesus Christ for years to come — and they don’t cost anything now.
Gifts in a Will
Making a legacy gift in your will or trust is one of the easiest and most popular ways to make a lasting impact for Jesus Film Project. By simply signing your name, you can create a legacy of changing lives by sending “JESUS” to reach an unreached community.
Once you have provided for your loved ones, we hope you will consider sharing the good news part of your life story through a legacy gift.
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A gift in your will is one of the easiest ways to create your legacy and offers the following benefits:
NO COST
Costs you nothing now to give in this way.
FLEXIBLE
You can alter your gift or change your mind at any time and for any reason.
LASTING IMPACT
Your gift will create your legacy of transforming lives by bringing the gospel around the world.
Four simple, “no-cost-now” ways to give in your will
General gift
Leaves a gift of a stated sum of money to Jesus Film Project in your will or living trust.
Residual gift
Specific gift
Contingent gift
You can mix these no-cost ways together. For example, you might consider leaving a specific percentage (such as 50%) of the residual to Jesus Film Project or your local council contingent upon the survival of your spouse.
Gifts by Beneficiary Designation
It’s easy to put your bank accounts, retirement funds, savings bonds and more to use in bringing the message of Jesus Christ to unreached people — and it costs you nothing now.
By naming Jesus Film Project as a beneficiary of these assets, you can power our mission for years to come and establish your personal legacy of ensuring the gospel will flourish and the kingdom will continue to grow.
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Reduce or eliminate taxes
Reduce or avoid probate fees
No cost to you now to give
Create your legacy with Jesus Film Project
To name Jesus Film Project as a beneficiary of an asset, contact the custodian of that asset to see whether a change of beneficiary form must be completed.
How to Change a Beneficiary Designation
Login to your account or request a Change of Beneficiary Form from your custodian (the business holding your money or assets).
Follow the links to change your beneficiary or fill out the form.
Be sure to spell the name of our organization properly: Jesus Film Project, A Ministry of Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ
Include our tax identification number: 95-6006173
Save or submit your information online or return your Change of Beneficiary Form.
Types of Gifts
A gift of retirement funds
You can simply name Jesus Film Project as a beneficiary of your retirement plan to share the gospel on film with the world.
A gift of funds remaining in your bank accounts, brokerage accounts or certificate of deposit (CD)
This is one of the easiest gifts to give and one of the most useful in accomplishing your philanthropic goals. The next time you visit your bank, you can name Jesus Film Project (Tax ID: 95-6006173) as the beneficiary of a checking or savings bank account, a certificate of deposit (CD) or a brokerage account. When you do, you’ll take a powerful step toward spreading Jesus Christ’s message of hope and true peace for generations to come.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) residuals
What remains in a donor-advised fund is governed by the contract you completed when you created your fund. When you name Jesus Film Project as a “successor” of your account or a portion of your account value, you can help us reach an entire village or neighborhood and plant a thriving church.
Savings bonds
If you have bonds that have stopped earning interest and you plan to redeem them, you might owe income tax on the appreciation. That could result in your heirs receiving only a fraction of the value of the bonds in which you invested. Since Jesus Film Project is a tax-exempt institution, naming us as a beneficiary means that 100 percent of your gift will go toward bringing the message of hope and eternal life in Christ to men, women and children across the globe.
Our Team is Here to Help
Our experienced team is here to help you…
- Learn about special projects that align with your interests.
- Structure a donation that maximizes benefits for you and your loved ones.
- Stay up to date on how your gift is used.
- And more!
Larry Buck
Associate Director of Development
