Where faith meets action, we live on life’s Forward Edge. By putting your faith into action now and supporting Forward Edge’s mission in the future, you’re ensuring that generations of children will live out God’s purpose for their lives.
During this free, approximately 20-minute event, Barnabas Foundation’s Cindi Riemersma will share tax-smart strategies to help you maximize your impact, streamline your giving, and support your favorite Kingdom causes (our shameless plug 😉).
Join our trusted partners at Barnabas Foundation for this FREE online event. While there’s no cost to attend, advanced registration is required.
Planned gifts provide clever and impactful ways to support Forward Edge, often benefiting your family as well. By exploring these options, you can amplify your generosity in simple, flexible, cost-effective, and powerful ways.
Most charitable gifts to Forward Edge are given in the form of cash because this is so familiar. However, this may not be the most cost-effective way for you to give.
You can increase your potential impact – and experience significant tax savings – by giving non-cash assets.
To learn more about giving non-cash assets or other smart and powerful giving options, call Nancy Hellmann at (360) 558-5894 or email nancyhellmann@forwardedge.org.
Request your free copy of “Gifts That Reduce Taxes: Stock, Real Estate, and Other Non-Cash Assets”.
If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a sizable gift from an individual retirement account (IRA) to Forward Edge AND reduce your taxable income.
You can give from your IRA to ministry without any federal tax liability, as long as the gifts are qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). Distributions qualify for all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).
*As of January 2024. Indexed for inflation annually.
To learn more about giving from your IRA or other smart and powerful giving options, call Nancy Hellmann at (360) 558-5894 or email nancyhellmann@forwardedge.org.
Considering a tax-wise gift from your IRA? Request your free informational guide about Giving from Your IRA.
When you give a gift (also known as a “bequest”) to Forward Edge in your will or trust, you model to your loved ones a legacy of generosity. You also help ensure that Forward Edge will continue to make a difference well beyond your lifetime.
To learn more about making a gift through your will or other smart and powerful giving options, call Nancy Hellmann at (360) 558-5894 or email nancyhellmann@forwardedge.org.
Considering putting Forward Edge in your will? Download our free guide to help you.
A lifetime income gift – such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust – is a wonderful solution if you wish to give to Forward Edge in a substantial way, but are concerned about having enough retirement income.
You can give cash or other property, and receive steady income for the rest of your life. The remainder will benefit Forward Edge.
To learn more about gifts that pay you income or other smart and powerful giving options, call Nancy Hellmann at (360) 558-5894 or email nancyhellmann@forwardedge.org.
Is a lifetime income gift the right giving option for you? Request your free informational guide about Gifts that Pay Income.
Donor-advised funds provide you with a simple, flexible and tax-efficient giving opportunity. Receive an immediate tax deduction when you deposit cash or proceeds from appreciated assets into a single charitable giving account. Then, recommend grants be made to Forward Edge and your other favorite charities at a time that works best for you.
Through Forward Edge’s membership with Barnabas Foundation, you have complimentary access to the “Stewards Fund,” a donor-advised fund that reflects your biblical values.
To learn more about setting up a Stewards Fund account or other smart and powerful giving options, call Nancy Hellmann at (360) 558-5894 or email nancyhellmann@forwardedge.org.
Convert virtual investments into real, tax-wise Kingdom impact by giving cryptocurrency to Forward Edge!
Are you among the growing number of Christians who have experienced fruitful investments in Bitcoin, Ethereum or other cryptocurrency? You have a smart and powerful way to give in a substantial way AND reduce your taxes!
Cryptocurrency is subject to capital gains tax. The more it grows in value, the more you will owe when you sell it.
When, however, you give bitcoin or other cryptocurrency, you’ll receive an immediate charitable deduction at the time of your gift. You will also avoid the tax bill you would have faced at the time of sale.
To learn more about giving crypto or other smart and powerful giving options, call Nancy Hellmann at (360) 558-5894 or email nancyhellmann@forwardedge.org.
Request our free copy of, “Giving Cryptocurrency to Forward Edge”.
Our Trusted Ministry Partner for Planned Giving
Forward Edge partners with Barnabas Foundation to offer our supporters complimentary planning services and assistance with complex gifts.
Since 1976, Barnabas Foundation has helped thousands of individuals and families give more effectively to the ministries close to their hearts.
To learn more about the services available to you through Forward Edge’s membership with Barnabas Foundation, call Nancy Hellmann at (360) 558-5894 or visit BarnabasFoundation.org.
Learn how you can multiply the impact of your generosity in smart and powerful ways. Call Nancy Hellmann at (360) 558-5894, email nancyhellmann@forwardedge.org, or use the contact form below.
