Barnabas Foundation: Smart & Powerful Giving

#17 From Hassle to Opportunity: Giving Real Estate to Ministry

Sometimes real estate investments that once brought income or happiness become more of a burden than a blessing.    If you’re looking to free yourself from a vacation home, rental property, farmland or other property that you no longer need or care to manage, you have a unique opportunity to turn your hassles into help for God’s Kingdom. By giving real estate to ministry, you will receive an immediate tax deduction, avoid capital gains and possibly even receive income payments for life. In this 20-30 minute presentation with a Q&A, Barnabas Foundation’s Steve Baker will show you how.

#16 Giving Now and Later from Your IRA

Learn how you can increase the impact and tax-efficiency of your generosity by giving now or later from your IRA! Listen as Barnabas Foundation's Cindi Riemersma, director of gift administration, discusses how you can protect your family and provide meaningful support by giving all or part of your retirement funds to ministry

#15 Gifts That Reduce Taxes

Discover popular ways to support Kingdom-building ministry and reduce your taxes! Listen in as Barnabas Foundation’s Lindsay Canan, J.D., provides practical tips for giving in ways that increase your impact while reducing costs and headaches.

#14 The People In Your Plan

Your completed estate plan includes a variety of people who will carry out your wishes and become the next stewards of your God-given resources. Listen as Barnabas Foundation’s Adam Lopez, J.D., discusses how to define the recipients and stewards of your estate to make the greatest impact.

#13 Gifts That Pay Income

Wish you could give more to your favorite charities but worried about having enough retirement income? Listen in as Barnabas Foundation’s Jim Bakke, J.D., discusses how lifetime giving options can benefit your favorite Kingdom causes while caring for the needs of your family.