Planned Giving Home

Welcome to Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information regarding financial life and wealth planning. There are an increasing number of friends of Golden Gate Seminary who now are benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Please let us know if we can help you explore how gift planning can benefit you and your family as well as make an eternal impact through the ministry of Golden Gate.

Benefits For Family and Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary

There are several types of financial plans that have wonderful benefits for individuals who consider gifts to Golden Gate Seminary. Many of these plans have provided increased income and generous tax savings that otherwise would not have been realized. Below are a couple of examples that illustrate the various benefits that have resulted from proper financial planning. Simply click on the picture to view each story.

Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol Simmons purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>.

Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

Tom Jones
Vice President of Institutional Advancement

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Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact thomasjones@ggbts.edu.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.