Gifts of Cash
A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. And your gift will be put to use right away to share the Gospel with all who come to Forest Home.
Donate Online: Give through our secure website
Donate by Phone: Call 909-389-4370 to make a gift by credit card
Donate by Mail: Mail your check made payable to “Forest Home” to our address below
Donate by Wire Transfer: Email donations@foresthome.org or call 909-389-4370 to request wire transfer instructions
Text 2 Give: Text your gift amount to 909-389-5410, Forest Home’s dedicated giving number. Provide your contact and credit card information once to register your account. After that, simply text your donation amount to this number and it will be charged to your credit card … all in under 5 seconds! Save this number in your contacts and giving to Forest Home couldn’t be simpler!
Amazon Smile: Shop at Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to Forest Home.
Will or Trust*
The Forest Home Foundation was established in 2006 to help ministry partners like you organize your plans to provide for your family, and remember Forest Home in your charitable giving. Endowing the ministry of Forest Home ensures lives will continue to be changed by Jesus Christ for generations to come!
As a Forest Home ministry partner, you can prepare a will or trust through Christian Trustmaker. If you sign-up through Forest Home, you will receive a 10% discount. If you remember Forest Home in your plans, Christian Trustmaker will prepare your will or trust for free.
To take advantage of this opportunity, call Lisa at 909-389-4430 extension 203 or email her at lisam@foresthomefoundation.org. Mention referral code: ForestHome2017
Appreciated Securities*
Forest Home accepts gifts of publicly traded securities including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. If you have held an appreciated security for more than one year, you may find that your contribution will provide a two-fold tax benefit – an income-tax deduction for the full market value and avoid capital gains tax that would have been due on sale.
If you would like to contribute securities, please contact the Forest Home Development Office for our brokerage account information.
Phone: 909.389.4370
Email: donations@foresthome.org
For any other questions, please contact the Forest Home Foundation (See ‘Contact Us’ below).
Depreciated Stocks and Securities*
Sell securities that have lost value and contribute the cash proceeds. Reduce capital gains taxes with a capital loss and receive a tax deduction for the charitable gift. If capital losses exceed capital gains, receive an income tax deduction up to $3,000 ($1,500 if married and filing separately). Any unused capital loss deduction can be carried over into future years.
Real Estate*
Donate residential, commercial or undeveloped real estate and provide support for Forest Home while saving on taxes and reducing responsibilities associated with property ownership.
Business Interests*
You can give shares of closely held business stock. The Forest Home Foundation may hold your shares and collect dividends or offer the stock back to your company for redemption or repurchase. You receive an immediate tax deduction for the appraised value of your shares (net of other liabilities that may pertain to it) and pay no capital gains tax on any appreciation. You may be able to use a business interest to create a life income arrangement.
Retirement Plan Gifts*
Name Forest Home as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401k and other qualified plan through this tax-efficient gift.
Life Insurance*
Name Forest Home as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy and save on estate taxes. Life insurance policies may also be given outright.
Charitable Gift Annuities*
Support Forest Home while providing fixed income for life—for yourself or up to two beneficiaries. A Charitable Gift Annuity may also provide significant tax benefits.
Charitable Remainder Unitrust*
Meet multiple goals with this flexible life-income gift. A Charitable Remainder Unitrust may provide a hedge against inflation.
* We strongly urge that you consult with your attorney, financial advisor, insurance agent and/or tax advisor. This information in no way constitutes legal advice. It is intended to be broadly educational in nature. We will gladly work with your independent advisors to assist in any way.
Contact Us
Learn more about how you can use any of these gift options to change lives for Jesus Christ through the ministry of Forest Home.
David Carlson
Forest Home Foundation
700 E Redlands Blvd. Suite 232U
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: (909) 389-4430
Fax: (909) 798-1422
Email: davidc@foresthomefoundation.org