PLANNED GIVING
We can’t predict the future, but we can plan for it. Learning how to create a legacy for your family, church, and organizations that are meaningful to you is important. We are here to help provide practical guidance for stewardship and how we can help you make an impact on people around the world. For more information, please contact IDES Advancement Director, Jeff Greene at jgreene@ides.org.
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Important: Please check with your financial advisor to determine whether this gift plan is right for you. This information is not meant as tax or legal advice.
The simplest way to leave a planned gift to IDES is to name us as a beneficiary on your retirement account, bank account or life insurance policy.
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You can easily designate beneficiaries for assets managed by your banker, investment advisor, broker, or insurance agent by using a simple form they can provide.
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You have the option to name a single beneficiary who will receive 100% of the asset, or you may name multiple beneficiaries, specifying the percentage each will receive (the total percentages must equal 100%).
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If you plan to include IDES in your giving, you can name IDES as a beneficiary using the information below:
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Legal Name: International Disaster Emergency Service, Inc.; also known as IDES
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Address: 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062-9218
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Tax ID Number: 23-7348277
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A second way to support IDES's mission is by naming us in your existing will or trust agreement.
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You can choose to designate a specific asset or a percentage of your total estate for the continued work of IDES. To make this change, please consult with your attorney to amend your current legal documents.
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​Here are some examples of bequest language that may be used in such a document:
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If your bequest is for a specified cash amount:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to International Disaster Emergency Service, Inc. (IDES), TAX I.D. #23-7348277, a charitable organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with principal offices currently located at 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062 the sum of $________ to be used for IDES’ general purposes.”
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If your bequest is for a percentage of your estate:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to International Disaster Emergency Service, Inc. (IDES), TAX I.D. #23-7348277, a charitable organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with principal offices currently located at 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062 _____% of my total estate, both real and personal, to be used for IDES’ general purposes.”
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If your bequest consists of securities or personal property:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to International Disaster Emergency Service, Inc. (IDES), TAX I.D. #23-7348277, a charitable organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with principal offices currently located at 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062 the securities or other property described herein, namely ______________________________ (enter a description of the securities or other property such as: 200 shares of General Electric stock, symbol “GE”) to be used for IDES’ general purposes.”
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If your bequest consists of real estate:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to International Disaster Emergency Service, Inc. (IDES), TAX I.D. #23-7348277, a charitable organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, with principal offices currently located at 355 Park 32 West Drive, Noblesville, IN 46062 all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ______________________________ (enter the address and a description of the property) to be used for IDES’ general purposes.”
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Additional Considerations:
When preparing your will or trust, you may specify the use of your bequest by replacing the phrase "for IDES' general purposes" with a specific designation, such as "for IDES' permanent endowment," "for hunger relief," or "for disaster relief."
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It is essential to periodically review the beneficiary designations on your retirement accounts, bank accounts, and life insurance policies. In most cases, these designations take precedence over the provisions in your will or trust, so ensure they align with your current wishes.
After you have included IDES in your estate planning, please inform us. We want to update our records now to ensure your planned gift is used according to your desires when it is received.
A third way to leave a planned gift to IDES is through an estate plan prepared for you free of charge by IDES partners at FPM (Financial Planning Ministry).
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For over 40 years, FPM has specialized in assisting God’s people with preparing vital legal documents, including wills, living trust agreements, and power of attorney forms, ensuring each estate plan is tailored to the individual's specific needs and conforms to the laws of all 50 states.
This valuable service is offered free of charge by IDES to our donors, members of our supporting churches, mission partners, volunteers, and prayer partners.
To connect with our partners at FPM, please contact IDES by phone at 317-773-4111 or by email at ides@ides.org.
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If you want to learn more about Financial Planning Ministry, visit their website at www.FPM.org.
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Thank you so much for considering a legacy gift to advance the ministry of IDES!