The Barakel Foundation, Inc.

Life Insurance


An Affordable Major Gift
 
Tax Benefits
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
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This information is of a general nature only. For specific legal advice and assistance, you should contact your own attorney.

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An Affordable Major Gift

Are you looking for a way to support evangelism? Do you wonder if you have the available funds?

There is a way for you to provide a gift to help further the ministry of the Barakel Foundation, Inc. (Barakel)!

Giving a life insurance policy may be the answer you've been seeking.

A gift of life insurance can be an easy method of making a substantial contribution. It allows flexibility while providing significant tax benefits.

More important, you receive the satisfaction of knowing that your gift will enable us to reach others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

When you give to Barakel, you support a continuing worldwide program of Christian evangelism.



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Tax Benefits

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why should I consider a gift of life insurance?
     
  2. What choices do I have?
     
  3. What options are available if I purchase a new life insurance policy as a charitable gift?
     
  4. What tax expense can arise when I give an exisiting policy to Barakel?
     
  5. How do I make a gift of life insurance?

 
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  1. "Why should I consider a gift of life insurance?"

    You may have originally bought a policy to provide for your children, to protect your home mortgage, or to secure retirement funds.

    If you no longer need this financial protection, you may wish to donate your policy as a gift to an organization that will continue to promote the values you believe in.

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  2. "What choices do I have?"
    • Name Barakel as the owner and beneficiary.

      By choosing Barakel as owner and beneficiary, you receive a current income tax charitable deduction for the present value of the policy.

      You would continue to pay the premiums and deduct them as charitable contributions each year. In this way, your gift may become much larger than a cash gift.

    • Name Barakel as the beneficiary.

      Upon your death, Barakel will receive the proceeds.

    • Name Barakel as the co-beneficiary.

      If you would like to provide for loved ones and also contribute to Barakel, this plan will share the proceeds.

    • Name Barakel as the secondary beneficiary.

      If the first beneficiary dies before you do, Barakel will receive the proceeds.

    • Name Barakel as the residual beneficiary.

      If your life insurance is a source of retirement income, you can name Barakel to receive the funds that you do not withdraw prior to your death.

    • Assign annual dividends to Barakel.

      If you receive dividends on your policies each year, you may choose to contribute them to Barakel. The dividends may be deducted as charitable contributions on your income tax return.

    • Fund a Gift Annuity with your policy.

      You can assign your life insurance policy to Barakel and receive a Gift Annuity to provide income for you or for someone else.

      You can also arrange to have the insurance proceeds establish a BArakel annuity which will, at your death, provide life income to a surviving loved one.

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  3. "What options are available if I purchase a new life insurance policy as a charitable gift?"
    • You can choose a fixed face amount:

      The total amount of the gift is determined from the start and does not change. The premiums, however, will diminish over time.

    • You can choose a fixed premium:

      By paying a specified premium per month or year, you will provide a growing insurance gift.

    • You can choose a group policy:

      If you are part of a group, you may be able to take out a policy that does not require passing a physical examination.

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  4. "What tax expense can arise when I give an existing policy to Barakel?"

    If the present value of your policy is greater than the accumulated premiums you have paid, you will have ordinary income to report on your income tax return. However, you can avoid current income tax by choosing your cost basis (total premiums paid) as your charitable deduction.

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  5. "How do I make a gift of life insurance?"
    1. Decide if you want Barakel to be the owner of the policy or to be the beneficiary only.
    2. Contact your life insurance agent to secure the correct form and also to assist you in making the gift.
    3. Contact us. We will answer any questions you may have and will be delighted to know of your interest in our ministries.

      The Barakel Foundation, Inc.
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      Orange Park, Florida 3206
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Let's Sum It All Up:

  1. A gift of life insurance is simple to give.
  2. You may choose from a variety of options to fit your personal desires and your financial situation.
  3. Your wishes will be carried out, as specified in your policy.
  4. The proceeds will be paid promptly and will not be diminished by probate costs.
  5. The gift will not be delayed by settlement of your estate.
  6. In addition, you may receive valuable benefits in the form of income tax deductions.

If you are interested in making a gift using life insurance, read "How do I make a gift of Life Insurance?" from our commonly asked questions list.

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