Planned Giving

Planned Giving

There are two ways in which the Foundation assets are able to grow, direct cash gifts and planned giving opportunities, both are very much appreciated and welcome.  Illiana Christian High School is a member of the Barnabas Foundation, a Christian organization which advances God’s Kingdom by offering quality planned giving and estate planning services.

The Barnabas Foundation provides:

• Clear and easy-to-understand planning information
• Answers to your estate planning questions
• Estate planning visits in your home or by telephone
• Professionals with estate planning experience
• Tax calculations and illustrations for charitable gifts
• Competent local Christian attorney referral choices
• Informative estate planning presentations

The Barnabas Foundation can help you plan your gifts for maximum efficiency and impact.  You may be surprised to know that almost any asset may potentially become a charitable gift:

• Cash
• Stock and other securities
• Real estate
• Business interest
• Life insurance
• Tangible personal property
• Commodities
• IRA or other retirement assets
• Bequest from a Will

If you would like to use the services of the Barnabas Foundation, or would like more information about Barnabas or the Illiana Foundation please contact Cassie Siersema at (219) 558-7066 x22.  You can also visit the Barnabas Foundation website directly at www.barnabasfoundation.com.