Atlanta Mission Mark
Atlanta Mission Close Menu Close

Supporters Like You

Jon Vaughan and Family

Jon Vaughan & Family

When Jon Vaughan was a child, he observed both his grandparents and his parents give to Atlanta Mission. Seeing their passion for helping those facing homelessness ignited his own desire to help end homelessness in Atlanta.

“As we have engaged with Atlanta Mission, seeing the life change and Christlike love that happens is the tie that binds,” shares Jon. “Serving with Atlanta Mission is truly living out Jesus’ calling to us in Matthew 25:35-40, “Truly, I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

When Jon graduated from college, he volunteered at The Shepherd’s Inn with his men’s small group. After getting married, he and his wife volunteered with other couples by giving, serving meals, and painting on Saturdays with the women and children at My Sister’s House.

Jon and his father Chip have also served through their company, Brand Vaughan Lumber. They have been major sponsors of the Atlanta Mission Hope In One Golf Tournament, as well as the 5K Race to End Homelessness. They have hosted work days at our campuses and served meals.

“We have an initiative in our business where we want to engage our team with the local community with our time, talent, and treasure,” shares Jon. “That has led us into a very special and strategic partnership with Atlanta Mission. The connection, engagement, and servant hearts we have been able to see with our family and team at Brand Vaughan has been encouraging and humbling.”

It is clear that being involved as a family for the long-term is very close to Jon’s heart: “The generational impact of teaching the purpose of giving is so much greater and deeper when we can make this a family quest. We want to continue to invite God into the process of molding our hearts around service and compassion, and involving our family at Atlanta Mission is a great way to do that.”

Serving with and giving to Atlanta Mission has continued to be a major part of Jon’s life, and he hopes his children will continue the family legacy. “So much of what we spend our money on is temporal and fleeting. The money we give to the Atlanta Mission is some of the best money we will ever spend. The impact on our city, community, and ultimately the Kingdom, is evident, present, and eternal.”

A charitable bequest is one or two sentences in your will or living trust that leave to Atlanta Mission 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 Atlanta Mission, a nonprofit corporation currently located at PO Box 20017, Atlanta, GA 30325, 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 Atlanta Mission 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 Atlanta Mission 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 Atlanta Mission 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 Atlanta Mission where you agree to make a gift to Atlanta Mission 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.
Personal Estate Planning Kit Request Form

Please provide the following information to view the materials for planning your estate.

First name is required
Last Name is required
Please include an '@' in the email address

eBrochure Request Form

Please provide the following information to view the brochure.

First name is required
Last Name is required
Please include an '@' in the email address