Asset Giving Options
Appreciated Stock
Turn Investment Growth into Kingdom Impact
Entrepreneurs often hold much of their wealth in the businesses they have built. When structured properly, donating a portion of business ownership before a sale can increase charitable giving while reducing taxes.
For many business owners, this becomes one of the most meaningful ways to support the causes they care about.
Example
A business owner planning to sell their company may choose to donate a portion of ownership before the sale. When the business is sold, the value of that ownership becomes a charitable gift that can support ministry and charitable initiatives.
Mutual Funds
Transform Long-Term Investments into Lasting ImpactMutual Funds
Many mutual funds held for years accumulate significant gains. Donating shares of a mutual fund can allow donors to give from that growth while potentially avoiding capital gains taxes.
This can be a simple and powerful way to turn long-term investments into meaningful generosity.
Example
An investment fund that has steadily grown over the years may now represent far more value than the original investment. Donating shares from that fund allows the full value of the asset to support charitable work.
Real Estate
Unlock the Generosity Potential of Property
Real estate is often one of the most valuable assets people own. Investment property, rental property, or land that has increased in value can become a powerful source of generosity.
Donating property before selling it can significantly increase the charitable impact of the gift.
Example
A piece of land purchased years ago for $40,000 is now worth $200,000.
Instead of selling and paying taxes, the property could be donated to support charitable work.
What once served as an investment can now advance Kingdom impact.
Business Interests
Steward the Fruit of Your Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneurs often hold much of their wealth in the businesses they have built. When structured properly, donating a portion of business ownership before a sale can increase charitable giving while reducing taxes.
For many business owners, this becomes one of the most meaningful ways to support the causes they care about.
Example
A business owner planning to sell their company may choose to donate a portion of ownership before the sale. When the business is sold, the value of that ownership becomes a charitable gift that can support ministry and charitable initiatives.
Retirement Assets
Extend Your Legacy Through Stewardship
Certain retirement assets can provide efficient ways to support charitable causes, particularly as part of long-term planning.
These strategies can allow donors to steward retirement resources while also supporting ministries and charitable work.
Example
Some donors choose to designate a charitable fund as a beneficiary of a retirement account. This allows a portion of their life’s savings to support Kingdom work beyond their lifetime.
Cash
Simple Generosity That Changes Lives
Cash gifts remain one of the most direct ways to support ministries and charitable causes.
While many donors discover the power of giving assets, cash gifts continue to play an important role in supporting ongoing charitable work.
Example
A donor may contribute cash to establish or grow a charitable fund, allowing them to recommend grants to ministries and charities throughout the year.