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Planned Giving

Build Your Legacy

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth… but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven …” Matthew 6:19-20

By including our ministry in your estate plans, you help ensure that future generations can experience the same life-changing encounters with Christ, the beauty of creation, and the joy of community that define our programs.

Your planned gift — whether through a will, trust, or other estate plans — creates a legacy of faith that continues your beliefs to transform hearts, deepen connections, and share God’s love for years to come.

WAYS TO GIVE

Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds

The Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) offers excellent tax saving options and great flexibility. Can be set up with anonymity, if preferred.

Retirement Assets

Retirement Assets - IRA, 401(k), etc

Naming Deer Run as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified plan may eliminate both income and estate taxes.

Wills or Trusts

Wills or Trusts

A bequest is an easy way to leave a lasting legacy. As you create or update your will, trust, retirement plan or life insurance, you can specify that a gift goes to Deer Run.

Real Estate & Non-Cash

Real Estate & Non-Cash

Gifting real estate or non-cash assets can lead to savings on income, estate taxes, or capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate.

Stocks

Stocks

Giving appreciated stock that you have owned for more than one year may allow you to reduce your capital gains tax liability on the transfer and clain a charitable tax deduction.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

Qualified Charitable Distribution

If you are 70 1⁄2 or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA and avoid income taxes, even if you do not itemize deductions.

Contact your tax/estate or legal advisor for specifics.

Sample Bequest Language to give your advisor: “I bequeath [X% or $X] to Deer Run Retreat Center (dba Deer Run Camps & Retreats), a nonprofit
organization located at 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station, TN 37179, Tax ID #62-1725478, to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT PLANNED GIVING?

Contact us for a conversation or questions about setting up your planned giving.
Call David Gibson at (615) 566-0026 or email Giving@DeerRun.camp.

YOU ARE A 42:1 LEGACY PARTNER

Planned Giving Donors are celebrated as 42:1 Legacy Partners, joining a community who sustain Deer Run’s mission beyond their lifetime and who enjoy exclusive benefits and invitations to special events.

Keep us updated about your support of Deer Run’s ministry through planned giving so you receive the 42:1 Legacy Partner benefits and special event invites.

Call David at (615) 566-0026 or email Giving@DeerRun.camp.

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