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Planned Giving


Many of your planned giving questions can be answered by reading through the wealth of material available to you on this site.  Run your own planned giving proposals and ask questions.  And be sure to sign up for the free weekly newsletter.

You may even discover new possibilities for increasing your income and reducing your taxes -- all while supporting Cornerstone University, Cornerstone University Radio (WCSG, WaYfm, Mission Network News, His Kids Radio) or Grand Rapids Theological Seminary!

Best of all, you are helping us complete our mission of empowering men and women to excel as influencers in our world for Christ by offering a student-focused learning community where Jesus Christ is central.




Benefits for Family and Cornerstone University

There are several types of plans, many of them offering wonderful benefits for the gift donors.
 
Click on each picture and you can read how these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. 

Easy IRA Gift
Barbara retired after forty years as a teacher. She had volunteered for many years with Cornerstone University. More on Easy IRA Gift >>.


Generous IRA Gift
Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, Cornerstone University shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.


Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.


Bequests for Scholarships
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters over the years. They have visited the campus many times and have fond memories of those visits. Both of them strongly believe that it is important to support and encourage young people. More on Bequests for Scholarships >>.


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.


Jeff Roloff
Associate Vice President
for Advancement Operations
Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.

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 jeffrey_L_roloff@cornerstone.edu.

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







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