Giving – Carpenter's Workshop

For any who would like to contribute to this ministry and become a partner in the distribution of The Carpenter’s Workshop material we would welcome you. It as our Vision to see every Church, which values God’s Word and Wisdom, utilize this curriculum. It is our goal that as the preventive approach of this curriculum builds health instead of reproducing failure we will see a whole new generation of healthy and Godly singles, marriages and families. The needs to film, promote, distribute and train are enormous. We don’t think there is a better opportunity to invest your resources than in the ministry of The Carpenter’s Workshop. All gifts are tax deductible and will be used to extend this ministry not only to our country but also throughout the world.

For anyone who would like to contribute to this ministry and become a partner in the distribution of The Carpenter’s Workshop material we would welcome you. It as our Vision to see every Church, which values God’s Word and Wisdom, utilize this curriculum. It is our goal that, as the preventive approach of this curriculum builds health instead of reproducing failure, we will see a whole new generation of healthy and Godly singles, marriages and families.

Plant the seed with giving and watch your loves ones grow.

The needs to film, promote, distribute and train are enormous. We don’t think there is a better opportunity to invest your resources than in the ministry of The Carpenter’s Workshop. All gifts are tax deductible and should be made out to “The Carpenter’s Workshop“. Your gift will be used to extend this ministry not only in our country but also throughout the world. Read below to find out more about creative giving.

Creative Giving

Gift Planning

Thousands of donors each year discover that with a little bit of planning they can support ministry in ways and at a level they never imagined. For example, did you know that charitable giving could have the following benefits to you and your family?

Bypass capital gains tax.
Increase income to yourself.
Give now but distribute to ministries at a later date.
Charitable giving options can be complex and confusing and we can set you up with our attorney to help you to discover ways of gift planning.

Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs)

CGAs are life income gifts: you transfer assets now, receiving a charitable deduction, and you or a beneficiary receives income for the rest of your life or a fixed period of time. Both you and ministries can benefit from a CGA.

Endowments

When you establish an endowment, you can be assured that it will produce income for that ministry for years to come. A large portion of the income goes to the ministry; a small portion is returned to the endowment’s principal. Your gift will be giving long after you are gone.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

DAFs are a popular way of giving that feature the following benefits:

High tax deduction.
Ease of splitting one gift to multiple recipients.
Give now but distribute to ministries at a later date.
Family involvement in long-term giving.
The option of anonymous giving.
Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)

CRTs do not pay any capital gains taxes. These taxes can range from 15% to 25% of an asset’s growth in value. For this reason, CRTs are ideal for assets like stocks or real estate with a low cost basis but high appreciated value.

Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs)

When making a charitable gift, you have many options. You can give cash, stock, bonds, land, buildings, or virtually anything of value. With a CLT, charities and ministries are the income beneficiaries, receiving a steady stream of income during the lifetime of the owner. At the owner’s death, named beneficiaries then receive the CLT’s assets.

Estate Planning

Several studies in recent years tell us that approximately 60% of Americans die without a valid will or revocable trust. In so doing, experience tells us that of those who do have valid estate planning documents, a high percentage no longer reflect their current wishes. A valid and up to date estate plan is an important part of being a good and faithful steward of God’s resources.