Legacy Giving

A legacy gift is one way to bless Saint Peter's beyond your lifetime — ensuring this place of worship, welcome, and formation endures for generations to come.

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A Gift Rooted in Hope

A legacy gift is an expression of gratitude, love, and trust. It says that the worship, welcome, and ministry of this parish matter — not only now, but for years to come. Whether your gift is large or modest, it becomes part of the long story of God's work through Saint Peter's.

"We've been part of this community for more than thirty years. Including Saint Peter's in our estate was one of the easiest decisions we've ever made — we simply wanted what has sustained us to sustain others."

— A Saint Peter's legacy donor

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Where would you like your gift to go?

Both funds support Saint Peter's future. The difference is in how and when the funds are used.

General Endowment Fund
Best for

Bequests, retirement account designations, and legacy gifts. Supports future ministry, one-time opportunities, and capital needs.

Past gifts have funded hearing assist devices, hybrid worship equipment, and new ministry initiatives.

Income cannot be used for general operating expenses.

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Generation-to-Generation Fund
Best for

Gifts intended to provide broad, enduring support for Saint Peter's over the long term.

Income supports the general strength and stability of the parish over time.

Income may be used for general operating expenses.

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Need help deciding?
We would be glad to help you choose the most fitting designation for your gift. Contact the Treasurer.

Forms a Legacy Gift Can Take

  • Outline drawing of a check with a pen writing on it.

    Bequest in your will or trust

  • Illustration of a bar chart with an upward trending arrow indicating growth or increase.

    Gift of appreciated securities

  • Outline drawing of one hand giving a heart to another hand.

    Beneficiary designation for a retirement account

  • Outline drawing of a signed document with a pen.

    Life insurance designation

  • Illustration of a jar with coins and pills inside, representing savings or investment in health and finances.

    Other forms of planned giving

We encourage you to consult your attorney, financial advisor, or tax advisor as you consider these options.

Making a Bequest

If you'd like to include Saint Peter's in your will or trust, you or your attorney may use language like the following. We recommend consulting your attorney or financial advisor.

Specific dollar amount

"I give to Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, a nonprofit corporation located at 4250 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207 (EIN: 54-0699716), the sum of $[amount] to be used for the [Generation-to-Generation Fund / General Endowment Fund]."

Percentage of Estate

"I give to Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, a nonprofit corporation located at 4250 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207 (EIN: 54-0699716), [X]% of my residual estate to be used for the [Generation-to-Generation Fund / General Endowment Fund]."

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Saint Peter’s EIN: 54-0699716 (Confirm with the church office.)

Have you already made a planned gift?

If you have already included Saint Peter's in your estate plans, we would be honored to know. Notifying us helps with planning and allows us to thank you — and you'll join a quiet community of people who have invested in this parish's future.

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Your next step

1 Read the Giving FAQs for answers about legacy and planned giving.

2 Discuss options with your attorney or financial advisor.

3 Contact the Treasurer to talk through the best designation for your gift.

4 If you've already made plans, let us know — we'd love to thank you.