Income Generating Gifts
Create a source of revenue, enjoy tax benefits and support kingdom work
There are gifts that ask you to part with something and walk away. And there are gifts that pay you back while you give. A charitable gift annuity, a charitable remainder trust, a charitable lead trust, and a pooled income fund each do that work differently — but each lets you support Cru ministries and missionaries while creating a source of income for you or your family.
Your situation is unique. The right structure depends on your age, the asset you’re giving, the income you need, and the timeline that fits your life. Our team can walk through the options with you and help you see which one fits.
Understanding gifts that give back to you.
Most giving moves in one direction. You give, and the gift is gone. For many gifts, that is exactly right. But there is a category of giving that works differently, where the same gift that funds ministry also provides income to you or your family for years to come.
These are income-generating gifts. They tend to fit donors who want to be generous now but still depend on the income their assets provide, or who want to turn an appreciated asset into both a charitable deduction and a steady return. Each one supports the Cru ministries and missionaries you choose. What sets them apart is what they give back to you along the way.
The right one depends on your situation. Your age, the asset you are giving, the income you need, and the timeline that fits your life all shape which gift makes sense.
Explore each gift below, or contact our team and we will help you find the one that fits.
Gift Options
Charitable Gift Annuity
A gift that provides a tax deduction now and allows you to receive fixed, quarterly income payments for life backed by Cru and supports the ministry or missionary work of your choice when the annuity period is over.
Charitable Remainder Trust
A gift through a Charitable Remainder Trust provides an income stream to you and/or family beneficiaries. When the income period is over, the trust assets are used to support the Cru ministry or missionary of your choice.
Charitable Lead Trust
A tax-favored gift that provides immediate ministry income to Cru for a specified term of years, with the principal eventually returning to you or your family beneficiaries. Particularly useful for transferring wealth to the next generation with reduced tax impact.
Pooled Income Fund
A gift that is pooled with gifts from other donors and invested. Beneficiaries receive a proportionate share of the fund's net income for life. When the income period is over, the value of your share supports the Cru ministry or missionary of your choice.