More Ways to Give

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions

If you are 70½ years or older, an IRA-qualified charitable distribution is a way you can help continue the ministry of Luke Alliance and benefit your tax situation.

Benefits of an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

  • Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to Luke Alliance

  • Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year

  • Your gift isn’t subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts

  • Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions

  • Help further the work and mission of Luke Alliance

Stock, ETFs, or Mutual Funds

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or ETFs, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to Luke Alliance.

Benefits of Donating Securities

  • Get an income tax deduction, typically based on the asset’s fair market value

  • Avoid federal and state capital gains taxes

  • Avoid the Affordable Care Act Medicare tax

  • Give a meaningful gift to support Luke Alliance with no cash out-of-pocket

Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a separate account or fund held by a public 501(c)(3) charity. Each separate account is funded by individual donors. DAFs can accept cash and non-cash assets as contributions. The DAF provides the donor with a tax receipt for donations to the DAF. The donor retains advisory privileges regarding the qualified charities to which the DAF grants funds.

Benefits of a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

  • Tax efficiency - immediate tax deduction and avoid capital gains taxes

  • Simplicity and convenience - streamline giving, one account serving multiple charities

  • Flexible timing - contribute now, give later

  • Privacy - donors have the choice to remain anonymous

  • Global impact - help further the work and mission of Joshua Project

Legacy Giving

As a legacy donor, you’ll have the confidence of knowing your donation is providing advocacy and relief for persecuted Chinese believers, now and in the future.

Some types of Legacy Giving

  • Wills and Trusts - Designating a bequest to Luke Alliance through a will or trust is a simple way to extend your legacy of advocacy and relief after your lifetime. This giving option provides significant flexibility because your will or trust can be changed at any time.

  • Beneficiary Designations - Designate Luke Alliance as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or IRA. When Luke Alliance is a beneficiary, you still own and control the asset.

  • Memorial Gifts - Establishing a memorial or tribute gift is a meaningful way to honor a loved one while supporting Luke Alliance and impacting the unreached.

  • Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA) - A great way to receive tax-favorable income for you, your spouse and your children and make a lasting difference for Joshua Project. Many donors prefer charitable gift annuities because of their attractive payout rates and their significant impact.

  • Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRT) - Allow individuals to donate assets to a trust and receive income from those assets during their lifetime. At the conclusion of the trust term, the designated charity receives the remainder of the assets.

EIN, Legal Address, and Donor Assistance

Luke Alliance is a not-for-profit corporation exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue code, and our EIN is . Legal name and mailing address is: Luke Alliance, 19500 State Highway 249, Ste 230, Houston, TX 77070-3015

To discuss giving options or for help regarding donations, please email support@axiainternational.com or call (877) 678-7323.