Special Donations

Personal Property

Generous ministry partners often find creative ways to support God’s work through Chalcedon by donating from their assets instead of just from their income. Chalcedon has accepted gifts of stock, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, gold & precious metals that support Kingdom ministry.

Real Estate

Most types of real estate may be given to Chalcedon, provided the property is readily marketable, not encumbered with a mortgage or lien and does not contain any environmental contaminants. By donating appreciated real estate, you gain a significant tax advantage by potentially avoiding capital gains tax. Your charitable contribution deduction may be calculated based on the appraised value of the property.

If the value of your property has decreased, it may be to your advantage to first sell the property and then donate proceeds to Chalcedon. This way, you may potentially deduct any capital loss. We suggest that you consult your financial adviser.

In addition to an outright gift of real estate to Chalcedon, you may also consider other options such as using real estate to fund a Will or Trust.

Depending on the laws of your state, there may be other ways to accomplish a gift upon your death.

Stocks & Securities

A gift of appreciated marketable stocks and securities to Chalcedon provides you with significant tax advantages. You avoid capital gains taxes in the year your gift is given while potentially providing a charitable deduction for the fair-market value of your gift.

If your securities have depreciated, it may be to your advantage to sell them first, then donate the proceeds to Chalcedon. You may receive a tax deduction for your capital loss, in addition to receiving a charitable deduction for the amount donated.

You may also elect to make a gift of securities by naming Chalcedon as a beneficiary, either through your will or through a beneficiary designation account at your security brokerage firms. While you will not receive a charitable contribution deduction on your income tax returns, you will reduce the size of your taxable estate. In addition, assets in a beneficiary designation account may avoid probate.

Contact us to donate any special gifts: [email protected]