Investments that Grow God's Kingdom
“You are blessed so you can be a blessing!” I bet you’ve heard that one before. But what does it really mean?
You don't have to look far to see financial blessings. They’re all around us. God has blessed many of us both spiritually and financially. Sometimes we don't feel deserving or worthy of such a gift. So what are we to do?
Many of us have taken a long-term approach to investing; we’ve held stocks and bonds for many years. It's fun to watch our portfolio grow. But there may come a time when you feel called to put that money to work directly in God's kingdom. For many reasons, donating appreciated stock is one of the best ways to do just that.
It provides multiple benefits:
It’s tax deductible if the gift is made to a 501(c)(3) non-profit
The long term gains are not taxable and the entire amount goes to the charity
It's a simple transfer process
It will make you feel good
Kingdom Capital Fund (KCF) has received gifts of appreciated stock: Apple, Microsoft, Waste Management, BankCorp, MetaBank, to name a few. The KCF board and various committees vet every aspect of this process from receipt of the gift to deployment of funds. They make sure receiving organizations are Christian, impactful and accountable.
And when It's all over, you get the joy of watching your investment work in different ways that grow the Kingdom of God and change the lives of the lost and poor. It doesn't get much better than that!
If you're interested in learning more about how you can make a lasting impact by donating appreciated stock, please reach out to us at info@kingdomcapitalfund.org.
In Christ,
Blake Hoffman
Board Member
Co-Founder, Kingdom Capital Fund