Gifting Options
Your gift to Grace Christian University will impact future students and the future of Grace. There are various ways to give to Grace. Click below to learn more.
Grace Christian University
ATTN: Advancement Department
PO Box 910, 1011 Aldon SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
Phone
(616) 530-7756
Tax-Free Gifts From IRA’s
If you are 70 1/2 years old Congress has permanently authorized tax-free gifts from your IRA.
- You may contribute up to $100,000 per person to qualified 501 C-3 organizations.
- It will reduce your taxable income.
- Cut taxes on Social Security Benefits.
- While you cannot claim a charitable deduction for IRA gifts you will not pay income tax on the amount gifted.
To make a tax-free gift to Grace, simply contact your IRA plan administrators and then notify the development office of your plans so we may properly track and receipt this gift.
Please contact us should you have any interest in this.
Receiving Donations (EFT)
Transfer funds to Grace directly from your bank account. Click here for downloadable form.
Electronic Stock Transfer (EST)
STEP 1 – WIRE STOCK TO:
Morgan Stanley
Attn: Mr. Mike Meeuwsen
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 771-6014
For credit to:
Grace Christian University
Account #336-017593
DTC# 0015
STEP 2 – NOTIFY GRACE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Please confirm your gift and include:
- Name of donor
- Contact information (address, phone number and email address)
- Name of stock or mutual fund
- Number of shares
- Gift designation (if any)
Send information to:
Grace Christian University
Attn: Mr. Jeff Van Dyke
1011 Aldon St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
Contact information:
Phone: (616) 261-1877
Fax: (616) 538-0599
Email: jvandyke@gracechristian.edu
Bequests
When a friend of Grace Christian University remembers the college in his or her will, the donor provides financial resources of lasting value to Grace students.
A bequest may be unrestricted – that is used for a general purpose – or designated for a particular use. Bequest may take one of several forms:
- A specific amount of cash or a specific asset
- A percentage of one’s net estate (for example, 20% of one’s estate after expenses and taxes are paid)
- A residual bequest (for example, whatever remains after family members of friends are cared for through specific amounts)
- A trust (for example, setting up a Charitable Remainder Trust that will pay out to beneficiaries for a period of time with the remainder to Grace)
If you do not have a will or living trust arrangement, it is very important to contact an attorney to establish an estate plan. If you have a plan in place, it should be reviewed regularly in order to account for any life changes (births, deaths, etc.). Also, as stewardship desires change, your trust document should be modified.
Memorial Gift
If you would like to make a Memorial Gift in the memory of someone, fill out this form to make the donation through Paypal or you can contact Pete Tilden on more ways to make your Memorial Gift.
Undesignated Giving
Many individuals choose to give to Grace without designating how their gift will be used. These individuals give monthly, quarterly or in some cases one time per year. Your partnership in this regular giving benefits the university through steady income allowing us to maintain the ministry of Grace Christian University.
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Invest in the Lives of Our Students
Join us in shaping the future of education and faith at Grace Christian University. Your support is vital in empowering students to reach their full potential and make a difference in the world.
To learn more about how you can get involved and partnering with us financially, contact our Advancement Department today.
