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Investing in Otterbein's Future

Martha and Frank KuhlmanMartha and Frank Kuhlman have lived full and compassionate lives. Their faith brought them together when they met at the Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and their determination took them to Kobe, Japan, where they taught English for 25 years, while raising a son and a daughter.

When thinking about retirement Martha remembered a brochure she saved that was about Otterbein St. Marys, a life plan community close to their son.

“We like living at Otterbein very much. It was an extremely good move for us,” said Martha. And, that is why they have done eight—yes eight—Charitable Gift Annuities for Otterbein.

“We are eager to do what we can to make sure Otterbein St. Marys continues to be able to help people in their older years,” she added. Martha and Frank don’t expect to run out of money, but they know others might, so their decision to designate the Benevolent Fund was right in line with their passion for serving. She added that it’s a good thing for them as well. The Kuhlmans get a good, fixed payment, “which enables us to give more money to causes that speak to us” like Otterbein St. Marys.

Frank loves gardening and recycling, and Frank has served on the OSM board. Both have been active on Resident Council. Their intellect continues to be stimulated with study groups on various topics and evening spiritual discussions—all at Otterbein St. Marys.

Their enthusiasm is so great that they are members of the Heritage Society (included Otterbein in their wills) and are Otterbein Angels (monthly givers). Otterbein is grateful for the ongoing support and thoughtful giving by Martha and Frank Kuhlman.

You can follow in Martha and Frank’s footsteps and support Otterbein’s future with an estate gift. Contact Amanda L Miller at 513-218-6954 or amanda.miller@otterbein.org to learn more.

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Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. California residents: Annuities are subject to regulation by the State of California. Payments under such agreements, however, are not protected or otherwise guaranteed by any government agency or the California Life and Health Insurance Guarantee Association. Oklahoma residents: A charitable gift annuity is not regulated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department and is not protected by a guaranty association affiliated with the Oklahoma Insurance Department. South Dakota residents: Charitable gift annuities are not regulated by and are not under the jurisdiction of the South Dakota Division of Insurance.

A charitable bequest is one or two sentences in your will or living trust that leave to Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices a specific item, an amount of money, a gift contingent upon certain events or a percentage of your estate.

an individual or organization designated to receive benefits or funds under a will or other contract, such as an insurance policy, trust or retirement plan

"I give to Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, a nonprofit corporation currently located at Lebanon, OH, or its successor thereto, ______________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose."

able to be changed or cancelled

A revocable living trust is set up during your lifetime and can be revoked at any time before death. They allow assets held in the trust to pass directly to beneficiaries without probate court proceedings and can also reduce federal estate taxes.

cannot be changed or cancelled

tax on gifts generally paid by the person making the gift rather than the recipient

the original value of an asset, such as stock, before its appreciation or depreciation

the growth in value of an asset like stock or real estate since the original purchase

the price a willing buyer and willing seller can agree on

The person receiving the gift annuity payments.

the part of an estate left after debts, taxes and specific bequests have been paid

a written and properly witnessed legal change to a will

the person named in a will to manage the estate, collect the property, pay any debt, and distribute property according to the will

A donor advised fund is an account that you set up but which is managed by a nonprofit organization. You contribute to the account, which grows tax-free. You can recommend how much (and how often) you want to distribute money from that fund to Otterbein or other charities. You cannot direct the gifts.

An endowed gift can create a new endowment or add to an existing endowment. The principal of the endowment is invested and a portion of the principal’s earnings are used each year to support our mission.

Tax on the growth in value of an asset—such as real estate or stock—since its original purchase.

Securities, real estate or any other property having a fair market value greater than its original purchase price.

Real estate can be a personal residence, vacation home, timeshare property, farm, commercial property or undeveloped land.

A charitable remainder trust provides you or other named individuals income each year for life or a period not exceeding 20 years from assets you give to the trust you create.

You give assets to a trust that pays our organization set payments for a number of years, which you choose. The longer the length of time, the better the potential tax savings to you. When the term is up, the remaining trust assets go to you, your family or other beneficiaries you select. This is an excellent way to transfer property to family members at a minimal cost.

You fund this type of trust with cash or appreciated assets—and may qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. You can also make additional gifts; each one also qualifies for a tax deduction. The trust pays you, each year, a variable amount based on a fixed percentage of the fair market value of the trust assets. When the trust terminates, the remaining principal goes to Otterbein as a lump sum.

You fund this trust with cash or appreciated assets—and may qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction when you itemize. Each year the trust pays you or another named individual the same dollar amount you choose at the start. When the trust terminates, the remaining principal goes to Otterbein as a lump sum.

A beneficiary designation clearly identifies how specific assets will be distributed after your death.

A charitable gift annuity involves a simple contract between you and Otterbein where you agree to make a gift to Otterbein and we, in return, agree to pay you (and someone else, if you choose) a fixed amount each year for the rest of your life.
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