Non-Cash Giving

Think Bigger Than Your Checkbook

We often think about giving from our income—writing a check, using a credit card, or making an online gift. But biblical stewardship invites us to think bigger: everything God has entrusted to us, not just our income, can become a tool for gospel impact.

For many families, the greatest giving potential is found in assets they already own. Stocks, real estate, retirement funds, and other non-cash assets can provide a powerful way to support the Great Commission. Depending on your circumstances, giving appreciated assets directly may also bring significant tax advantages, such as avoiding capital gains tax and qualifying for a charitable deduction.

“Lord, how would you have me steward all that you have entrusted to me?”

Four Ways to Give What You Already Own

ABWE receives many non-cash gifts through our partnership with the National Christian Foundation and other trusted partners. Here are the most common ways donors put their assets to work for the gospel.

Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

Giving appreciated securities directly to ABWE—rather than selling them first—may allow you to avoid capital gains tax and receive a deduction for the full fair market value.

Securities gifts go to The ABWE Single Charity Fund (#4713536) at the National Christian Foundation.

Give Securities

Real Estate

Almost any property can become a generous gift: a home or vacation house, rental or investment property, farmland, undeveloped land, even mineral rights. You can:

Give without affecting your cash flow
Receive a deduction for the appraised fair market value
Avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation
Leave behind upkeep, property taxes, and tenant concerns

You can even give your home now and keep living in it for the rest of your life.

Give Real Estate

Retirement Assets

IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s are often the most heavily taxed assets to leave to family—and among the most tax-efficient to give to missions. Because ABWE is tax-exempt, the full amount goes to work for the gospel. You can:

Make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA
Name ABWE as a beneficiary of your retirement plan

Eligibility rules and limits change from year to year. We will help you confirm the details with your advisor.

Give Retirement Assets

Donor-Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund works like a charitable checkbook. Make a tax-deductible gift of cash or assets, watch it grow through investment, and recommend grants to ABWE and the other ministries you love—now and for years to come.

Give Through a DAF

What Will Your Stewardship Say to the Next Generation?

Your will is another opportunity to steward faithfully what God has entrusted to you. An up-to-date estate plan cares wisely for your family—and by including ABWE, you can keep sending the gospel to the nations long after your lifetime.

Our team offers a biblically based estate design service, and our free estate planning guide is available at Legacy Giving.

Plan Your Legacy

How It Works

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Tell us what you have in mind

Use the form below to start the conversation. There is no cost and no obligation.

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Weigh your options with trusted counsel

Our Legacy Giving team walks you through the choices alongside your attorney, tax professional, or financial advisor. Need one? We can refer you to trusted professionals.

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