As Christ-followers, we give to others to follow Christ’s example and to invest in His eternal Kingdom. We trust Jesus when he said, “It is better to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).
While it should never be the reason why we give, a secondary benefit when we do, in America, is the tax savings it provides.
There are lots of ways to leverage your giving for tax savings, but perhaps none more fruitful than donating stocks.
Many of our partners are often surprised to hear that by donating stocks to Forward Edge, they can make a powerful impact while gaining some financial benefits.
Whenever you cash out your appreciated stocks, you have to pay capital gains tax. However, if you donate some of them directly to Forward Edge, that full amount is eligible for a tax deduction, and you’re also now left with a smaller capital gains liability. This savvy technique allows you to give more and save in two ways on your taxes!
For some, giving stock can seem confusing and complicated. The good news is we have people ready to guide you through the process to make it much easier.
Contact our Controller, Tim Jones, for questions or to donate stock: timjones@forwardedge.org or (360) 558-5893.
If you’re planning on giving to Forward Edge again in the future, and you own stocks, I encourage you to check out this tax-savvy option. It’s a great way to reap secondary benefits while you continue blessing others in Jesus’ name.
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Entered the program: October 2025
Albedin lives with his aunt and grandfather in a Roma neighborhood which has a lot of crime, drug use, and poverty. They live in a small two-room clay brick house with electric lighting and indoor plumbing that was built by the government after the war. Albedin and his grandfather sleep in the living room on couches and his aunt has a bedroom. They use a wood stove to cook and heat the home.
Albedin was left by his parents when he was a baby. His grandfather and aunt have always taken care of him. Neither of them are employed and they receive only $70 euros per month from social services which doesn’t come close to meeting the family’s needs.
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