You can simplify charitable giving from your business to the CRCNA through the a Stewards Fund (a donor-advised fund) through our partner organization: The Barnabas Foundation.
Your company can give cash, real estate or other assets into a single charitable giving account. Then, at a time that works best for you, request grants to the Christian Reformed Church and your other favorite causes too!
Benefits of a Donor- Advised Fund
• Efficiency. Give cash and non-cash assets into a single giving account from which you can support a variety of local and global charities.
• Timing. Receive an immediate tax deduction at the time of your contribution. Then, at the time that works best for you, advise how you wish your gifts to be distributed.
• Simplicity. Transfer the burdens of managing and liquidating non-cash asset gifts to a trusted partner. • Promoted Values. Demonstrate your commitment to community involvement and corporate philanthropy through ongoing gifts from your Stewards Fund.
• Employee Engagement and Morale. Invite employees to recommend how grants should be distributed, or use your Stewards Fund as a means to match employee gifts to their favorite causes.
Common Business Gift Options
- Cash
- Real Estate
- Depreciated Equipment
- Commodities
- Inventory
Why the Stewards Fund?
Compared to other donor-advised funds, businesses often give through the Stewards Fund because of:
• Aligned Values. Grants can be made to both Christian and secular charities, so long as they are not in conflict with Barnabas Foundation’s published statements of Christian faith, principles and values.*
• Customer Service. Real, “live” people are available to answer your calls and emails. They will quickly respond to your questions or concerns.
• Cost-Effective. We’ll minimize the costs and hassle of liquidation thereby maximizing the benefits to your business and favorite causes.
• Creative Solutions. Barnabas Foundation accepts, liquidates and manages complex gifts that other donor-advised funds can’t. We’ll help you develop a charitable plan unique to your business and goals.
To learn more, please write us at [email protected] or visit:
In the USA our ministry partner is the The Barnabas Foundation: BarnabasFoundation.org call 888.448.3040
In Canada our ministry partner is Christian Stewardship Services. Please visit their site https://csservices.ca/
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