When most people think about life insurance, the conversation is centered around family protection, ensuring a spouse, children, or aging parents are financially secure when we pass. And while that’s vital, it’s only part of the picture.

What if life insurance could do more?

What if it could be a vehicle for philanthropy, allowing you to fuel causes you care about, long after you’re gone?

Why Philanthropy Deserves a Seat at the Life Insurance Table

Too often, the idea of charitable giving through life insurance is overlooked. This isn’t due to a lack of generosity, it’s simply a lack of awareness. Most people aren’t told that their life insurance policy could fund:
• Scholarships at their alma mater
• New construction for a church or synagogue
• Medical research in memory of a loved one
• Programs for underserved youth or families
• A new library, mission outreach, or community center

You don’t have to be a millionaire to leave this kind of legacy. A well-structured permanent life insurance policy can multiply your giving power in ways traditional donations can’t match.

Real-World Impact

I’ve seen large churches abroad equipped with air conditioning, digital worship tools, and beautiful community facilities, made possible not by weekly tithes alone, but by faithful members who named the church as a beneficiary of their life insurance policy.

These were everyday people with extraordinary vision.

Their generosity lives on, blessing generations to come.

How It Works

Permanent life insurance policies (like whole life or universal life) have lasting coverage and often build cash value over time. With some guidance and planning, here’s what you can do:
• Name a nonprofit organization as a full or partial beneficiary.
• Gift an existing policy (or take out a new one) and transfer ownership to the charity.
• Use the cash value to support causes during your lifetime.
• Receive tax benefits for charitable contributions (consult a licensed advisor or CPA).

You Can Support Both Family and Mission

There’s a common fear: If I give to charity, does my family get less?
The good news is, you can do both.

Many donors use layered planning to leave a portion of their policy to loved ones, and another portion to charitable causes. Others use a second policy exclusively for philanthropy.

The key is intention.

Let Your Values Speak Louder Than Your Wealth

Legacy isn’t just about money, it’s about meaning.

Ask yourself:
• What do I want my life to keep saying after I’m gone?
• What causes stir something in my soul?
• Where could my gift unlock opportunities for the next generation?

If these questions move you, then it may be time to explore purpose-driven philanthropy through life insurance.

Ready to Begin?

Start your journey toward a legacy of impact.

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