"One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty."
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the standard deduction — and overnight, 88.6% of Americans lost their charitable tax benefit. Today, most church members tithe faithfully but receive zero tax recognition for it. Their giving comes last: after taxes, after expenses, after investments.
Strategic Giving Initiative™ helps churches teach their members to give first — using the same legal structures that billionaire philanthropists use. The result: members give more, the church receives more, and the tax burden shrinks for everyone.
Every giving strategy is different. See which profile fits your situation.
Situation: Variable income from an S-Corp or LLC. Wants to tithe a full 10% but income swings make consistency hard.
Strategy: Fund a DAF or Private Foundation in a high-income year. Receive the full deduction now. Grant to the church over 3–5 years.
Situation: Faithful tither for 40 years. Now taking RMDs from an IRA and paying taxes on money they don't need.
Strategy: Use a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to give directly from the IRA — tax-free — up to $105,000/year.
Situation: Owns appreciated real estate or a rental property. Wants to give a major gift but doesn't want to trigger capital gains.
Strategy: Donate the property to a CRT or directly to the church. Avoid capital gains entirely and receive a charitable deduction.
Situation: Holds appreciated stock in a brokerage account. Sells shares to fund the tithe — paying capital gains each time.
Strategy: Donate appreciated shares directly instead of cash. The church receives the same value; you avoid the capital gains.
Click any giving vehicle to see the tax benefit, who it's best for, and the minimum to get started. Private Foundation is our #1 specialty.
See exactly how much your tithe to Grace Community Church could save you in federal taxes this year.
Recognize and honor the members who are building a lasting legacy for the church and the community.
Every member of Grace Community Church receives free access to our 6-module Strategic Giving course — a $997 value, offered at no cost.
Proverbs 11:24, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, and the theology of first-position giving.
How to honor your tithe commitment while maximizing tax efficiency and long-term impact.
How to give stock, real estate, and business interests without triggering capital gains.
QCDs, beneficiary designations, and why your IRA may be your best giving tool.
Wills, trusts, private foundations, and how to structure a gift that outlasts you.
How to bring your CPA, attorney, and financial advisor into your giving strategy.
SGI™ doesn't replace your CPA, attorney, or financial advisor. We coordinate with them — providing the strategic framework so your team can execute with confidence.
Bequest language, trust drafting, foundation formation documents
Deduction optimization, AGI planning, carryforward strategy
Asset allocation within the foundation, investment policy statement
IRS compliance, 5% distribution planning, grant documentation
This is a sample of what Strategic Giving Initiative™ builds for churches across the country. We handle everything — the giving page, the calculators, the course, the advisor coordination, and the foundation setup. Your pastoral team focuses on ministry. We handle the strategy.