Year End

Maximize your impact through strategic generosity.

With the end of the year just around the corner, now is the time to think strategically about your giving! We have put together a FREE Guide to the 2024 Giving Season to help. Simply click the button below to download your printable copy.

Download the FREE Guide to the 2024 Giving Season

Simply complete the form to download this year's guide.

As you consider your year-end giving options, below are dates to help you maximize your impact for the gospel and enjoy benefits on 2024 taxes.

November 1

Gifts of Real Estate

Homes, rentals, land, buildings, farmland and more can be used to help support your favorite Cru® ministries and missionaries. Getting started is easy. Contact us by November 1

November 28

Establish a Great Commission Donor Advised Fund

A donor-advised fund is like a charitable giving account. You can transfer cash or assets now to meet tax deadlines and then recommend grants to your church, Cru or other charities on your timeline. We recommend starting the process by November 28, allowing time to fund your account with a check postmarked by December 31 or an appreciated asset like stock.

Gifts of Stock

Donating stock or mutual funds to Cru is simple! You can enjoy double tax savings on appreciated securities: 1) bypass the capital gains; and 2) receive a tax deduction for the full amount. The proceeds can go into your donor-advised fund or directly to your favorite Cru missionaries and ministries! We recommend initiating transfers with your broker by November 28*. Use our Stock Directive Form on our website at www.crufoundation.org/appreciated-securities to ensure a smooth transfer.

December 1

Charitable Gift Annuity

A simple and reliable way to receive quarterly fixed payments for life and help share the love of Jesus! To take full advantage, we encourage you to begin the process by December 1. Your check will need to be in the mail with the state-specific application, dated and postmarked by December 31 to qualify for 2024 tax purposes.

Gifts from an IRA

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer from your traditional IRA to Cru that doesn’t add a penny to your taxable income. Beginning at age 70½, you may transfer up to $105,000 annually. At age 73, the amount you give may count toward your required minimum distribution*.

*Check with your professional advisor for how much of your QCD will qualify for your RMD.

December 31

Gifts of Cash

Be sure that your envelope is postmarked by December 31 so that your cash gift to a Cru ministry, missionary or your donor-advised fund will qualify for 2024 tax purposes.