Individuals donate a total of more than $1
million annually to Mississippi Methodist Senior Services, Inc. These gifts enable us to maintain and upgrade our campuses and services
for the benefit of those we are privileged to serve. One of our primary goals is to make it as easy as possible for those interested in donating time, talent and/or financial resources to do so. Consistent with that desire, Senior Services' communities offer a wide variety of volunteer and giving opportunities to all interested individuals, churches, businesses, groups and clubs.
Time
Each month over 1,400 volunteers donate time to assist with
meals on wheels, special dinners, parties, teas, games, tours,
answering telephones, transportation to events, planting and
maintaining flower beds and more. Whether you have a few hours
a week (or a month) available, campus administrators and activity
directors would love to have you involved with resident-related
activities.
Talent
If
you enjoy sharing with others and have a knack for decorating,
arts and crafts, are fluent in a foreign
language, have traveled
to exotic locations, like participating in book reviews, are
a history buff, OR possess any other talent – residents
of the 11 campuses enjoy a wide array of interests, AND someone
would enjoy spending time learning from your experiences. If
you would like to volunteer to lead a one-time session or a series
of classes, please let us know.
Financial Resources
You
may be an active volunteer, employee, resident, family member
or friend who is totally engaged in
our ministry. You may be someone
who believes in what we do but lives too far away, or has too
many other obligations, to get actively involved. In either case,
we hope you will consider strengthening your connection to our
organization with a gift of personal financial support. Mississippi
Methodist Senior Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3)
organization that serves predominantly middle and low income
seniors. Any gifts you make to our organization will be used
to used to maintain and upgrade facilities, programs and services
for the physical, emotional and spiritual benefit of those we are privileged to serve. All gifts made to Mississippi Methodist
Senior Services, Inc. qualify for full charitable gift consideration.
Your gifts of all sizes are needed
and appreciated. You may mail gifts to us at:
MMSS Development
Office
P. O. Box 1567
Tupelo, MS 38802-1567
If you prefer to give with a credit
card or by bank draft, we will be
happy to assist you with setting up
those arrangements. To discuss these
or other giving options please contact
Steve Vinson, Vice
President for Development at 662/844-8977. |
Ways To Help Our Mission
Grow
There are a variety of tax-effective ways to give gifts, and
donors can choose how their charitable gifts will be used. Each
method of giving benefits from the most favorable tax treatment
the law allows for contributions.
Cash is the easiest way to contribute and may qualify for maximum
allowable income tax deductions.
Marketable or Closely-held Securities. If securities are highly
appreciated, they may be given so the donor can deduct the full
fair market value as a charitable contribution and thus avoid
capital gains tax on the appreciation.
Real Estate may also be given at appraised value, so the donor
can receive a full charitable deduction and avoid capital gains
taxes.
Life Insurance can be used to create a major gift at a relatively
low cost to the donor. If Mississippi Methodist Senior Services,
Inc. (MMSS) is named owner or beneficiary of a new or existing
policy, the donor receives a tax deduction. Additional premiums
paid through MMSS are tax deductible, and proceeds pass to charity,
free of estate tax.
Include MMSS in Your Will. A bequest of cash, securities or
real property can significantly reduce the taxes otherwise payable
by your estate. Your heirs benefit, and the gift continues your
good work in your name permanently, a living symbol of your care
and concern for others.
Retain Income from a Charitable Gift. There are many ways to
make a charitable gift and still receive income for life or a
specified time. Through these methods, donors may be able to
increase annual income for themselves and/or their spouse, while
reducing taxes on current income, estates and gifts. Two examples
are:
Gift Annuities. MMSS offers competitive rates to supporters
who give current gifts but retain a lifetime income. A portion
of these gifts may be tax-deductible, and income is guaranteed.
For more information and a detailed profile that fits your situation,
contact The MMSS Development Office at 662/844-8977.
Charitable Remainder Trusts. Deferred gifts may be created so
that you or someone you love can receive a lifetime income. At
the death of the first beneficiary, the remainder of the trust
passes to MMSS to create a gift for whatever charitable purposes
the donor has specified. These trusts provide current income
tax deductions and/or estate tax deductions.
Pass Assets to Children or Grandchildren. Charitable Lead Trusts
provide income to MMSS or one of its programs for whatever charitable
purposes the donor has specified. After a set number of years,
the remaining principal of the Trust, any accumulated appreciation,
can then be distributed to children, grandchildren or other named
beneficiary, often with very significant estate tax savings.
Utilize Retirement Plan Assets. A donor can use retirement plan
assets [401(k), Keogh, 403(b)] to create a gift to MMSS for purposes
the donor has specified. Also, retirement assets combined with
charitable remainder trusts and life insurance trusts can be
a valuable way of maximizing benefits from retirement plans.
If you or your professional advisors would like more detailed
or technical information, our Vice President for Development will be happy
to respond to your requests by mail, telephone or in person.
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