Give to the Motlow College Foundation

You can support your Motlow College Foundation by shopping at Kroger. The Kroger Community Rewards is a simple way to help without costing you any money or points.

Select the Motlow College Foundation as your charity of choice, then scan your Kroger Plus Card at checkout—it's that easy.

You will need to re-enroll in Kroger Community Rewards to continue supporting the Motlow College Foundation each year in August.

Whether through a new will or a codicil, be exact with your intentions when including Motlow College Foundation in your will.

It is important to identify Motlow College Foundation precisely. By avoiding generalities in naming our charity, you alleviate confusion or possible litigation and help ensure that your donation helps others.

The sample bequest language for Motlow College Foundation is:

"I give to Motlow College Foundation, Lynchburg, TN, Tax ID number 23-7450071 [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property], income and principal to be applied in its discretion for its general uses and purposes."

If you would like to restrict the gift to a particular purpose, please contact the advancement office so that we can discuss appropriate language. In any case, the language for a restricted gift should include the following sentence:

"If it shall at any time be impractical to apply this gift as I have directed, Motlow College Foundation shall have the discretion to apply this gift to other needs identified by the College which conform as closely as possible to my intent."

Safeguarding your plans—Although it is not required, making us aware of your bequest is very helpful. By informing us now of your wishes, we can recognize you for your thoughtful generosity and make certain we can use your gift for the purpose you intend. In addition, we have special ways of recognizing people who have named us in their wills.

Bequests

Learn how to help others and Motlow State by using one of the most popular and simplest ways to make a gift by Will.

Beneficiary Designations

Continue supporting our work even after your lifetime by naming us as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance or insurance annuity assets.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

In the right circumstances, this plan can increase income for you and/or a loved one, reduce your taxes, unlock appreciated investments, rid you of investment worries and ultimately provide very important support.

Give Your Home, But Live There for Life

Find out how you can make a gift to Motlow College Foundation of a remainder interest in your home, receive sizable tax benefits now and continue living in your home for the rest of your life.

Charitable Lead Trusts

Make a donation now while reducing the tax burden for your heirs in the future.

Cash

Making a donation of cash is as simple as writing a check or authorizing a charge on your credit card. From your standpoint, it's no fuss, no bother. Find out how Motlow College Foundation can put your contribution to work without delay.

Securities

Stock that has increased in value is one of the most popular assets used for charitable giving, once it has been held for a minimum of a year. Making a gift of securities to us offers you the chance to help our organization while realizing many important benefits for yourself.

Retirement Plan Assets

If you're like many Americans, your financial future will likely revolve around your retirement plan assets. To maximize the value of a retirement account, consider making a gift via your will/named beneficiary to Motlow College Foundation.

Savings Bonds

Savings bonds-likely the nation's most widely held appreciated asset-represent major assets that may have stopped growing and are now collecting dust, just waiting to be put to use. A tax-wise use for your appreciated savings bonds is to support a cause you care about.

Real Estate

Using real estate, such as your house, farm or commercial property, to fund a gift allows you to preserve your cash assets and receive significant tax advantages. Please contact the Foundation for information about donating Real Estate.

Gift-in-kind

A gift-in-kind is a gift of anything to Motlow College Foundation (goods or service) other than money.

Closely Held Stock

A donation of your closely held stock can be a fine way for you to make a sizable charitable contribution while realizing valuable tax benefits.

Life Insurance

Donating your life insurance could be a wonderful way to fulfill your desire to support our work. By making Motlow College Foundation the beneficiary of an existing policy, you make good use of your resources and expand your ability to make a significant gift. This will also remove the amount of the policy from your estate should it be subject to an inheritance tax.

NOTE: To take advantage of possible tax benefits, please be sure that all gifts are directed to "Motlow College Foundation".