Strategic Giving Opportunities
Make a Lasting Impact—While Maximizing Your Tax Benefits
Your generosity changes lives and communities in the name of Christ. By giving wisely, you can make your support for Love In the Name of Christ go even further—helping more neighbors experience hope and transformation. Whether you choose to give through your IRA, a Donor Advised Fund, or appreciated assets, these options allow you to steward your resources strategically while receiving meaningful tax benefits. Explore the giving paths below to find the one that’s right for you, and see how your thoughtful generosity can continue to build communities where everyone can thrive.
Gifts from your IRA account
As you plan your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for this year, consider using your IRA account to maximize your charitable giving. Individuals at least 70½ years old can donate to Love In the Name of Christ by transferring funds directly from their IRA through a QCD (Qualified Charitable Contribution)—up to $108,000 per person per year—without counting these transfers as taxable income for federal income tax purposes. Be sure to discuss this giving strategy with your financial advisor to confirm eligibility for tax-free giving.
When making your gift, you may need to contact your IRA administrator to provide them with our Tax ID number: EIN 51-0443173, and our full mailing address:
Love In the Name of Christ
PO Box 127
Jenison, MI 49429
When you make your contribution, we kindly ask that you inform your IRA administrator to note who the contribution is from in the accompanying paperwork, or email Laura Wold, our Donor Relations Representative to inform us to expect an IRA gift from you.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Giving
Use your DAF to claim a tax deduction for the full amount in the year of your contribution, even if you don’t immediately distribute the funds. This allows for tax-free growth on your contributions, allowing your charitable funds to potentially increase in value over time. Give a gift from your DAF by contacting your funder to issue a grant in the name of Love In the Name of Christ, or by heading to our Donate Page today and choosing DAF as your payment option.
When recommending your grant, you may need to contact your DAF funder to provide them with our Tax ID number: EIN 51-0443173, and our full mailing address below.
Love In the Name of Christ
PO Box 127
Jenison, MI 49429
Giving the Gift of Appreciated Assets
Donating an appreciated asset to Love INC National is mutually beneficial: we receive the full value of the asset, while you avoid paying capital gains tax.
Love INC National maintains a brokerage account with Fidelity. When transferring securities please inform your broker of the following:
Account Name: Love In the Name of Christ
National Financial Services, LLC (Fidelity)
DTC Clearing# 0226
EIN# 51-0443173
Account Number (when applicable): Please contact Laura Wold, our Donor Relations Representative.
To ensure your gift acknowledgment, please include the following information as well:
- Your name
- Name of security
- Number of shares (when applicable)
- Date of Transfer or of Transfer Request
- Name of your broker or bank making the transfer.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Tonia in our accounting department.
“Strategic gifts through IRAs, DAFs, or appreciated assets create lasting impact—uniting churches and serving neighbors today, while strengthening the Love INC Movement for generations to come.”
–Kirk Vander Molen, Executive Director, Love INC National
We'd love to talk more
If you have additional questions related to any of the giving opportunities above, please contact our National Donor Relations Representative, Laura Wold and she will be happy to assist you.
