Thank you for your interest in the work and ministry of The Salvation Army. Our hope is to serve you and your family with useful estate, gift and tax planning information. Numerous friends and supporters of The Salvation Army have discovered the benefits of life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans, and we are pleased to share this information with you. Thank you for supporting our ministry and helping us Shoulder the Needs of Humanity.
In the immediate aftermath of the storm, as in the everyday storms of life, The Salvation Army is there to serve. Remembering The Salvation Army in your gift and estate planning will allow us to continue to serve "Others" in their time of need.
Personal Planner
Trusts To Protect Children Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs child. More ...
There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.
A Bequest to Save Taxes Thomas Merrick was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate. More on A Bequest to Save Taxes >>.
Generous IRA Gift Jerry is a fireman who volunteers for a number of charities in his community. Recently, The Salvation Army shared an opportunity to join in a new program with a positive impact. Jerry was excited to help, but a lead gift of $10,000 was needed to start the program. More on Generous IRA Gift >>.
Bequests Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of The Salvation Army. They believe it is important to support and encourage their mission. More on Bequests >>.
Steps to Wise Giving
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
JoAnn Remender Indiana Gift & Estate Planning Director
Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.
Professional Advisors
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact joann_remender@usc.salvationarmy.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
Trusts are an excellent way to provide for the support and care of children while protecting them. Two important reasons to create a trust are to care for minor children or for a special needs child. 
