More ways for Alabama Baptists to be Kingdom givers

We think everything we have should be used for Kingdom work.

Generous Giving helps you give more strategically. Through tax-aware, Biblically grounded strategies, we give you access to a range of options that turn resources God has entrusted to you into greater Kingdom work.

Faithful giving deserves a faithful plan. Let us help you give more strategically.

When Does This Matter?

For most Alabama Baptists, generous giving starts with the weekly offering. There are moments in life, however, when standard giving doesn’t capture what God has made possible, when faithful giving could go further with a strategy.

You might benefit from a Generous Giving conversation if:

You’re approaching year-end and looking for tax-aware ways to give
You’ve inherited stock, retirement accounts, or other appreciated assets
You’re selling a business, a property, or another significant asset
You’re 70½ or older and want to give from your IRA
You hold concentrated stock from your employer or a long-held investment
You want to build a giving plan that reflects your family’s values for years to come

Here are some of the ways you can multiply your Kingdom impact.

There’s no single “right way” to give strategically. TBFA partners with Alabama Baptist individuals, couples, and families to identify the giving vehicle that fits each family’s situation.

LEGACY PLANNING

A Biblically-based, comprehensive process allowing you to continue faithful stewardship of God’s resources even after you step into heaven. Legacy planning will help you provide for your family while also advancing the ministries you love and support.

DONOR ADVISED FUND (DAF)

A unique solution to make your giving simple, easy, and flexible. As an alternative to giving directly to charities, your contributions to a DAF have the potential to grow tax-free over time. DAFs are a great way to establish a tradition of giving among your children and grandchildren, as well as streamline the administration of your donations.

MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND

Fuel Great Commission work for generations to come! Create a permanent fund during your lifetime (or as part of your legacy plan) to leave a dependable stream of income to your favorite ministries.

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER (IRA)

Give a tax-free distribution from your IRA to qualified ministries, satisfying your required minimum distribution while lowering your adjusted gross income for tax purposes and fueling Gospel work (up to $100,000 per year for individuals and $200,000 for couples).

NON-CASH ASSETS

Gifts of non-cash assets (such as retirement plans, tangible property, life insurance, or crypto currency) allow you to increase your Christian impact while maximizing tax benefits.

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES

Provide fixed income payments for life to you (or others). You immediately receive the benefit of tax savings from a charitable deduction, while also blessing the Kingdom causes of your choice.

How It Works:

Transfer your cash to The Baptist Foundation of Alabama.
We promise to pay you fixed income (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
Upon your death, the balance goes to a ministry of your choosing. Payout rates are from 5.2% to 9% depending on one’s age.

CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS

Support the missions you admire while enjoying a tax deduction and retaining an income stream for your lifetime (or set term of years). Ultimately, the trust becomes a gift to the ministries of your choice.

How It Works:

Transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable trust at The Baptist Foundation of Alabama.
The trust sells your property tax-free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
When life ends, the corpus transfers to the ministries of your choice.

Not sure where to start?

1. Schedule a call. Connect with someone on our team and they’ll help you choose the best path.

2. Get everything set up. Our ministry financial experts help navigate the process with ease.

3. Fuel ministry for decades. Whether it’s a trust, annuity, or estate plan, know you’re actively funding Kingdom work.