Simplify your giving MULTIPLY YOUR IMPACT

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1 Simplify your giving MULTIPLY YOUR IMPACT

2 Together, we can do more. Whether you re passionate about more Bible translations, more evangelism, more discipleship, more clean water for the thirsty, or more care for orphans, the National Christian Foundation can help you maximize the resources that God has entrusted to you. With our innovative solutions that simplify the giving process and multiply the impact, you can do more for the Kingdom than you ever dreamed possible. If you have more and want to do more with everything you ve been given, we can help. From the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. JESUS, Luke 12:48, NIV 2 Photos on this page: Samaritan s Purse Cover photos, clockwise from left: Rachel Moye, charity: water, Samaritan s Purse, Jim Garringer, Samaritan s Purse 3

3 The story of our ministry In 1982, three Christian financial experts came together with a vision for a new type of charitable foundation one that would simplify the process of giving, multiply the results, and glorify the Lord. From a small office in Atlanta, Ga., best-selling author and entrepreneur Larry Burkett, leading financial advisor Ron Blue, and tax attorney Terry Parker launched the National Christian Foundation (NCF). We went on to introduce one of the first Christian-focused donoradvised funds what we now call the Giving Fund. We also developed a special expertise in asset-based giving tax-smart gifts such as real estate and business interests. Over the past three decades, we ve become the nation s largest sponsor of donor-advised funds focused primarily on Christian givers. With offices across the country, we ve assembled a team of over 150 of the brightest, most passionate experts in charitable giving. And while we re one of the largest non-profits in the U.S., you ll discover that we re still a family, united in Christ, all personally committed to giving and generosity. Today, we help thousands of believers just like you reach their highest potential in giving. The result? More impact for the Kingdom, more joy for you, and ultimately, more glory for God. I chose NCF because it is important for me to team up with an organization that shares the same values I do and truly understands what I m trying to accomplish. By the Numbers 1982 our founding year $4.8 billion+ in contributions from givers $3.3 billion+ in grants to charity 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for ten straight years (top 1% of charities) $1 BILLION+ value from 1,000+ asset-based gifts received 30,000+ charities supported + worshippers have a seat to hear the gospel Tim Tebow, Heisman Trophy Winner, NFL Quarterback Photo: Samaritan s Purse 4 5

4 There s no simpler way to give than the Giving Fund. When Ida Bell became overwhelmed with the challenging family dynamics, burdensome administrative duties, and restrictive tax requirements of her family s private foundation, she decided to use our Giving Fund instead. A Giving Fund works like a charitable checking account, but instead of depositing money and writing checks, you contribute all types of assets, receive an income tax deduction at the time of the donation, and then go online to recommend grants to your favorite ministries and churches. Ida and thousands of others choose it because it s: + their more kids are growing strong in faith Simple Easy to set up and begin granting Flexible Deduct now, grant later Smart Significant tax advantages over traditional giving and private foundations Convenient Manage all your giving online, anytime, and eliminate the paperwork Christian Aligned with Christian values Anonymous Grants can be sent anonymously to prevent solicitation Growing Charitable assets can be invested for long-term growth FUN Recapture the joy of giving as you lead your family and pass on values before valuables charity: water Give cash, stocks, real estate, business interests, and more to your Fund $ YOUR SMITH family FAMILY GIVING Giving FUND Fund Receive an income tax deduction Recommend grants to your favorite ministries, churches, or charities, now or over time Photos: 12Stone Church, Mary Anne Morgan Photos: 12Stone Church, Mary Anne Morgan 6 7

5 Most ministries ask me to give more. NCF is the only one who shows me how. This quote above from entrepreneur Andy Andreas sums up why thousands of people give through NCF. By working together before the sale of his business to The Home Depot, we helped Andy give over $1 million more to his favorite ministries and charities. TAXES Just imagine if you were able to give exponentially more than you ever thought possible. What would that mean to you, your favorite ministries, and the Kingdom of God? NCF can help get you there. We re a recognized leader in receiving and liquidating non-cash assets such as publicly traded stock, real estate, and business interests. Our team of seasoned gift planners specialize in maximizing powerful tax-savings opportunities to help your giving have the greatest possible impact. The result? Less to taxes, more to ministry, and more joy for you and your family. We can help you discover tax-advantaged giving opportunities to help your current giving do more. + SICK AND HURTING are receiving medical care LIFESTYLE/ SAVINGS GIVING NCF provides a wonderful solution for our family, as well as for our business, to do our giving. We highly recommend them. DAVID GREEN, CEO and Founder of Hobby Lobby Photo: Samaritan s Purse 8 9

6 NCF helped me use my business to do more good for God s Kingdom than I ever imagined possible. + Villagers have clean drinking water The more Dave Garrison s business was being blessed by God, the more he began to dream about how to give back in some meaningful way. We helped him do just that. Rather than selling his growing business first and giving from the after-tax proceeds, Dave decided to give some of his stock to us while he was still running the business. He received a substantial tax deduction, which allowed him to increase his giving to his church. He was also able to divert a portion of his income each year to his favorite charities in a tax-advantaged way. The chart below illustrates five gift strategies (see right for explanation): 1. FULL OR PARTIAL INTERESTS 2. INCOME 1. business interest GIFTs can multiply your giving. Giving a portion of your business will likely give you a large charitable deduction, even if you have no plans to sell. 2. Your business income can fuel charity. With a charitable shareholder, a portion of the income is allocated to NCF where it generates less tax and more cash for ministry. 3. There s power in giving before you sell. We re a public charity, so donating to us before you sell can reduce or eliminate capital gains tax in most cases. 4. You leverage your giving. We hold or sell the assets tax efficiently, distributing the cash proceeds to your Giving Fund. 5. More dollars MEAN more impact. You recommend grants (now or in the future) to your favorite charities online and let us handle all the administrative details. 4. Giving Fund 1. TAX DEDUCTION 3. BUYER (if business is sold, now or in the future) 5. CLEAN WATER IN THE NAME OF CHRIST Photo: charity: water 10 c h a r i t y : w a t e r 11

7 + NCF helps us pass on values to our family, not just valuables. Often using what s in your hand instead of what s in your wallet can make a huge difference when it comes to giving. Austin and Rhoda Heise learned this when they joined their three children in giving away 160 acres of their family farm, instead of giving cash. As a result, they were able to send significantly more to charity than they ever thought possible. Even better, they re experiencing the joy of generosity as a family, and the Heise parents are passing on values to their family, not just valuables. Every day, we help people like the Heises share far more than family money. For example, we work with private foundation owners who want to terminate their foundation for the simplicity and efficiency of a Giving Fund. We also offer print and digital resources that provide valuable insights and strategies to help your family grow closer together through giving. Finally, with our Legacy Fund, we can help your giving continue even after your lifetime. This enhanced type of Giving Fund ensures that your giving intent and granting desires are carried out faithfully in cooperation with your heirs, expanding your legacy of giving across multiple generations. Read the Heise s powerful family generosity story at nationalchristian.com/heise. It was just like when Christ fed thousands with five loaves and two fish. We know that little can become much when God is in charge. AUSTIN HEISE KIDS and FAMILIES ARE GROWING STRONGER IN CHRIST Photo: CURE International 12 13

8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed. 2 Corinthians 9:8, NASB Together, we can do more. God s provision, your generosity, our solutions these are the foundation for a new and better way to support the work of His Kingdom. Imagine... more life-changing evangelism and discipleship for lost souls. More life-saving medicine and surgeries for the sick. More clean water for those who thirst. More food for the hungry. More homes for the homeless. More thriving Christian marriages. More love. More faith. More hope. And imagine all of this being done in the name of Christ, all for the glory of God. photo credit: Apple, Inc. Get started today find your nearest office at nationalchristian.com. 14 Photo: LifeSong for Orphans Back cover bottom right photo: Mission India 15

9 Together, we can do more. Get started today. Visit us online at nationalchristian.com or call Or visit us on Facebook! Scan this code with your smartphone to go straight to our Facebook page!