Planned Giving Home

Jim Barth
Director of Development

Welcome to Bryan College Planned Giving

Thank you for your interest in Bryan College.

The essence of planned giving and charitable estate planning is the creation of an estate plan that expresses your personal values through the integration of philanthropic, family, and financial goals.

Paul J. Meyer, a noted motivational speaker and philanthropist, once said, "Everyone leaves a legacy, whether it is intentional or not. Those who are more intentional about it usually leave a better legacy behind." One of the greatest gifts we can give to tomorrow's leaders is a consistent example of personal integrity built upon the foundation of a Christ-centered Biblical WorldView.

Bryan College is located in Dayton, Tennessee just 38 miles north of Chattanooga over looking Lake Chickamauga.

Benefits For Family and Bryan College

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.

The Retirement Unitrust
Mary Friendly grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. When Mary was growing up, the farm was out in the country. The city now has grown until the farm is now within the city limits. Several developers would like to build homes on the farmland. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale
Sue and Jim Wilson bought their first home many years ago. As they were landscaping in the yard, painting and fixing up that home, Jim was impressed with the home improvement store. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving. For years, they have created a gift list that includes family members, friends and loved ones. More on Current Gifts >>.

Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.