Ways to
Give
Your financial support is crucial to Spirit in the Desert’s future. We value every gift, regardless of size. Thank you for your donation to Spirit in the Desert.
Spirit in the Desert depends on the generosity of individuals and groups. Each year over 5,000 guests find renewal, reconciliation, healing and transformation through the ministry of Spirit in the Desert.
There are many ways to support Spirit in the Desert through financial contributions, all of which are tax-deductible.
ONLINE GIFTS
Give directly through our website by using the button below. All credit card transactions are routed through a secure server.
(A Paypal login is not required)
If you prefer, you can mail a check to our post office box:
P.O. BOX 3254
CAREFREE, AZ 85377
RECURRING DONATIONS
We encourage you to consider establishing a recurring donation. Recurring donations are a set amount, automatically withdrawn monthly.
All credit card transactions are routed through Paypal’s secure server.
To use a checking, savings, or other depository account as the source of a recurring donation, please contact your financial institution to set up the transfer.
EMPLOYER
MATCHING GIFTS
Did you know many employers will match donations that their employees make to nonprofits?
Ask your employer about matching your gift to Spirit in the Desert!
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Spirit in the Desert often has a need for particular items.
You will be issued a receipt for tax-deduction if your donation is accepted.
GIFTS OF STOCK
Securities or stocks held more than one year may be donated to Spirit in the Desert.
You are entitled to tax deductions for the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift and you pay no tax on the capital gain value of the gift shares.
GIVING FROM
YOUR IRA
Since December 2015, individual taxpayers, older than 70 1/2 years may donate up to $100,000 from their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs to nonprofit organizations without having to treat withdrawals as taxable income. This is known as an IRA charitable rollover. The full amount of the donation is transferred directly to Spirit in the Desert.
ESTATE PLANNING,
BEQUESTS AND LEGACY GIVING
Planned gifts play a vital role in the future of Spirit in the Desert as we work to secure our long-term sustainability.
These gifts may include bequests made in a will, beneficiary designations of a life insurance policy or retirement plan. They can be made for specific dollar amounts or for a percentage of the overall value.
Gifts may be made in the form of cash, stocks, bonds, IRAs, real estate, any other personal property or through establishing a charitable trust.
The taxable portion of the estate is decreased by the amount of the donation, and thus reduces tax liability.
Please consult your accountant or financial adviser to explore your options for supporting the future of Spirit in the Desert.
RETIREMENT PLANS
Through contacting your retirement plan administrator, you can designate Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center as a beneficiary.
Often this is as easy as completing a paper or online form.
Spirit in the Desert will then receive the designated portion of your account after your lifetime, tax-free.
MEMORIAL DONATION
Make a gift to Spirit in the Desert in memory of a deceased family member, or other loved one.
This type of gift is often made in lieu of sending flowers for a memorial service, in honor of the anniversary of their passing or other special times of remembrance.
Please include the name of the individual and a family contact with address.
Spirit in the Desert will let the family know you have made a donation in memory of the individual without disclosing the amount.
TRIBUTE DONATION
You may honor individuals, groups or occasions through a donation to Spirit in the Desert.
This donation may be in honor of weddings, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions.
Interested in larger gifts, endowments or bequests? Consider becoming a member of Wings in the Desert, Stakeholder Council or the Simeon and Anna Society.
“Spirit in the Desert was founded through the legacy gifts of a family with a vision to bless generations beyond their lifetimes, like Simeon and Anna (“My eyes have seen!” Luke 2:30). In that Spirit, our family hopes to sustain the mission of this holy place for the long term. Let Eric Simonson help you build your family’s legacy through joining The Simeon and Anna Society.” ~ David and Muffy Tiede, Members
We thank you for your generous support.
Spirit in the Desert is qualified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible, as allowed by the law. No taxable goods or services are provided in consideration of gifts, unless stated otherwise.