We invite you to consider your own long-term generosity through planned giving with Eden Seminary. Planned gifts help you create a meaningful legacy for you and your family and secure the future of Eden’s mission. Planned gifts may allow you to make a gift beyond your expectations while also gaining tax advantages and other benefits.
Eden Theological Seminary Tax ID: EIN# 43-0654855
Become a member of Eden’s Heritage Society
Friends and Alumni of Eden who have made a provision in their will, created a trust, or assigned a deferred gift to benefit Eden Seminary are ensuring the continuation of Eden’s mission and programming for years to come. You are part of Eden’s Heritage Society. Let us know your plans. We gratefully recognize and honor Eden’s faithful fellowship of Heritage Society Members and are committed to keep you informed and connected. We hope you will enjoy reading the Heritage Society newsletters. Sign up and Archives here Heritage Society – Eden Theological Seminary
Let others inspire you. Testimonies here.
Rev. Aaron Roberts, Colonial Church UCC, Prairie Village, Kansas
Rev. John Will, Texas View this Video testimony with Rev. John Will of Texas (Eden, 1962) about Planned Giving.
Examples of Planned Gifts
Estate Gifts (no minimum)
You may leave a portion or all of your estate to Eden. This can provide a significant gift to the seminary while ensuring a charitable estate-tax deduction. Our Office of Advancement can discuss specifics with you and your financial planner.
Beneficiary Designations for Life Insurance, an IRA, Real Estate or Appreciated Assets (no minimum)
You may choose to list Eden as the beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, bank or brokerage accounts, charitable annuities or trusts, or charitable lead trusts. Distributions to charities via beneficiary designations are not subject to tax or probate.
Charitable Gift Annuity ($10,000 +) Directly with Eden Seminary or through United Church Funds
Participating in the United Church Funds Pool Income Fund ($2,000+)
Structuring a Charitable Remainder Trust ($50,000+)
For more information about listing Eden as a beneficiary of a financial plan, contact Director of Development, Sandi Boehlein at 314-918-2691 or [email protected]. Or [email protected]
