Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. — Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Check out these charitable solutions that may be right for your stewardship plan:
Gifts of Stock
Donating stock or mutual funds* to Cru is simple! You can enjoy double tax savings on appreciated securities:
1) bypass the capital gains; and
2) receive a tax deduction for the full amount. The proceeds can go into your donor-advised fund or directly to your favorite Cru missionaries and ministries!
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Charitable Gift Annuity
A simple and reliable way to receive quarterly fixed payments for life and help share the love of Jesus!
Learn MoreGifts of Real Estate
Homes, rentals, land, buildings, farmland and more can be used to help support your favorite Cru ministries and missionaries.
Learn MoreGifts from an IRA
A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a direct transfer from your traditional IRA to Cru that doesn’t add a penny to your taxable income. Beginning at age 70½, you may transfer up to $105,000 annually. At age 73, the amount you give may count toward your required minimum distribution.**
Learn MoreEstablish a Great Commission Donor Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund is like a charitable checking account. You can transfer cash or assets now, receive an immediate tax deduction and recommend grants to your church, Cru or other charities on your timeline.
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Estate Design Service
As your partner in fulfilling the Great Commission, Cru Foundation is committed to ensuring that the gospel reaches every corner of the globe, now and in the future. Whether you’re just embarking on the journey of estate planning and feeling uncertain about where to begin, or you already have a will or trust in place, Cru Foundation’s purpose is to provide personalized guidance, confidential feedback, valuable insights, and charitable resources at no cost to you.
Cru Foundation staff will help you develop a personal “blueprint” to visualize your long-term financial and stewardship goals. The Gift and Estate Design process coordinates the skills of your professional service advisors with our unique expertise in charitable law, tax-advantaged giving strategies, and kingdom-minded charitable planning solutions.
Cru Foundation's specialists do not work on commission or have quotas to meet. They are completely freed up to serve you and your stewardship goals. Our specialists will never tell you how to give, where to give, or how much. When you direct a gift to Cru, your gift goes directly to ministry that introduces people to Jesus and accelerates the Great Commission.
Discuss tax-smart strategies, options, and solutions under zero pressure or obligation with Cru Foundation at 800-449-5454 or info@crufoundation.org.
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Senior Gift & Estate Design Specialist
Greenville, South Carolina
Gift & Estate Design Specialist
Orlando, Florida
Find out more about Cru Foundation and our staff at crufoundation.org. Click here to contact us today and start your 2025 with a gospel impact strategy!
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