Planned Giving is about ordinary people making extraordinary gifts!

Since 1983, FEI (FEI) has been transforming lives and communities by sending thousands of short-term volunteers to support long-term relief and development projects in the U.S. and around the world. A planned gift to FEI allows you to help secure the vision, life and mission of this time-tested ministry. Your gift will help ensure that we cannot only maintain, but expand God's ministry through Forward Edge, well into the future.

A gift made through your estate provides a legacy, which directs your earthly treasure to reach souls for Christ. Your foresight now can result in many people entering into the joy of our Lord long after you have entered in yourself.

Planned Giving will ensure FEI remains a vital ministry for generations to come!

There are countless ways to support FEI.

To maximize your gift and meet your individual needs, FEI invites you to consider the following giving options:

Wills and Estate Planning Do you have a will or revocable living trust? Have you included FEI in your estate plan? In light of recent federal estate tax changes, it is a good idea to review your existing estate plan to make sure your current plan reflects your wishes. It is easy to include FEI as a beneficiary in your will or living trust.

Stock and Mutual Funds Do you own stock or mutual funds that have appreciated in value? By transferring the shares directly to FEI, you will receive a valuable income tax deduction and avoid paying the capital gains tax that you would have paid if you sold the shares yourself.

Real Estate Do you own a vacation home or rental property that takes up too much of your time with endless projects and oversight of the tenants? Consider making a donation of the property directly to FEI. For your generous gift, you will receive an income tax deduction and avoid paying the capital gains tax that you would have paid if you sold the property yourself.

Increase Your Income It is possible to make a gift and get paid back in return. By donating cash, stock or real estate to a life income plan, you can count on an income stream for life and receive an income tax donation. There are many ways to establish a plan that will meet your particular needs.

Life Insurance More than likely the primary beneficiary on your life insurance policy is your spouse, child or other relative. Please consider naming FEI as the CONTINGENT beneficiary on your life insurance policy. The contingent beneficiary receives the funds at your death if the primary beneficiary is no longer living. Another option is to split the insurance proceeds according to a set formula. For example, you can name your spouse as primary beneficiary of 75% of the proceeds and the FEI as beneficiary of 25% of the proceeds from the insurance.

For more information about including FEI in your estate planning, contact Tim Jones at 360-574-3343 or tim@forwardedge.org.