Planned Giving Home

Thank you for your interest in the ministry of Star of Hope. Since 1907, our mission has been supported by countless individuals who have followed an extraordinary God to meet the needs of the homeless population in Houston. Our desire is to serve our ministry partners by offering you and your family ways to determine your legacy and to support you with meaningful financial stewardship information. We have many friends who have been pleased with plans that allow them to maximize tax deductible gifts to ministry and other charitable causes, while increasing their benefit to their family. We extend the same offer to you and trust that you will gain personal insight as you explore the benefits of gift planning. Click here to contact us.

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Benefits for Family and Star of Hope Mission

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.

* These donor stories below are for illustrative purposes. Their stories represent gift plans that you may consider beneficial to you and your family.

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 >>.

A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David Atkins were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals impacted by the good work of our organization. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future support to continue our mission. More on A Bequest to Further Good Work >>.

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 >>.

Major IRA Gift
Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.

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.

Ann J. Druary, CFRE
Director of Major
& Planned Gifts

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 adruary@sohmission.org.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.