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Stock, Real Estate, or Other Assets Gifts from Your IRA Gifts in a Will Gifts that Pay You Income Donor-Advised Fund

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Testimonial

We chose to partner with Bible League because they have a wide spectrum of activities that lead to the making of new disciples: Bible translation into a language that is understandable to every person, training of local believers to lead Bible studies using those Scriptures in order to bring people to Christ, and equipping local churches with the materials they need to effectively spread the Good News. We believe that Bible League has the right approach to evangelism and is doing a fine job of it, and we are delighted to be partners in that process.

Dr. J. Kirk and Janet Gulledge

“I grew up in a coal mining town. When you leave a coal mining town, you don’t leave with much. But God has been faithful, and He’s taken care of me. I started paying tithes when I was young. I was never out of a job. Sometimes I had three jobs. “I was listening to American Family Radio and heard about Bible League International. I knew people needed Bibles, so that’s how I got into giving Bibles. “I’m not a minister or a preacher, but this is one way to preach the Gospel. I promised God that as long as I was on this earth, I would build a church once a year. I wanted to prolong my giving, so I made a beneficiary designation. “I’m glad that God supplied the money. God calls and God provides. I have given, and God has always given back.”

Clair Kore

[Jesus said,] “Give to others, and you will receive. You will be given much. It will be poured into your hands—more than you can hold. You will be given so much that it will spill into your lap. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you.” Luke 6:38 ERV

Examples of Non-Cash Assets

Benefits of Giving Non-Cash Assets

Tax-wise Receive a fair market value deduction at the time of your gift and avoid tax liability on the sale of appreciated assets.

Eliminate hassles Give assets you no longer need or want to manage (such as rental properties or vacation homes) for the benefit of Bible League International.

How to Make Your Gift of Stock

Benefits of Giving from Your IRA

Convenient An easy way to give to Bible League International.

Tax Wise Distributions made directly to charity are not treated as taxable income. This is advantageous even if you don’t itemize deductions on your tax returns!

Promises Kept Gifts from your IRA can be used to fulfill any charitable giving pledges previously made.

Impactful Gifts are tax-free to Bible League International. The entirety of your gift will go toward ministry!

Requirements of a Qualified Charitable Distribution

How to Make Your Gift of Stock

Benefits of Gifts in a Will

Legacy Extend the impact of your generosity well beyond your lifetime.

Availability Retain access to your God-given resources for the remainder of your lifetime, or for as long as you need them.

Capacity You can potentially make the largest gift you’ll ever have the ability to give.

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Benefits of Lifetime Income Gifts

Win-win Support Bible League International while securing income payments for life or a designated number of years.

Eliminate hassles Give assets you no longer need or care to manage (such as rental property or vacation homes) to benefit God’s kingdom.

Tax-wise Receive an immediate income tax deduction at the time of your gift and reduce capital gains tax when funding your gift with appreciated assets.

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Timing Receive an immediate tax deduction at the time you make a gift into the Stewards Fund. Then, at a time that works best for you, advise Barnabas Foundation how you wish your gifts to be distributed to Bible League International and other ministries close to your heart.

Flexibility Grants can be requested at any time of the day using Barnabas Foundation’s convenient online grant system. You may choose to give in one-time or recurring increments, and you may choose to designate your gift to meet specific ministry needs at Bible League International.

Simplicity Simplify your giving and record-keeping by making all gifts of cash, stocks, or appreciated assets from a single account.

Privacy You can choose to make any or all grants to Bible League International anonymously.

Expertise Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Barnabas Foundation staff who will manage and liquidate your non-cash asset gifts.

Cost-effective Many families choose to use their Stewards Fund account as a cost-effective alternative to establishing a private foundation.

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