Calvary Southbury Generosity Fund

Supporting the Work of Calvary Southbury

Questions? We'd Love to Talk

Give From What You Own. Not Just What You Earn.

Many people give from their income through cash, check and credit card even though much of what they own is held in appreciated assets.

Why Consider Giving Appreciated Assets?

The Generosity Fund provides a tax efficient way to support the ministries of Calvary Southbury.

Donating long-term appreciated assets before they are sold may allow donors to:

  • Reduce or eliminate capital-gains tax

  • Qualify for a charitable income-tax deduction

  • Direct more to ministry instead of taxes

  • Increase giving vs. giving only from income

Frequently Asked Questions

The Generosity Fund can receive many types of gifts, including: 

 Considering another asset? Let's talk.

Partnering with National Christian Foundation offers opportunities that would be difficult or impossible for us to provide. 

Together, we help you: 

  •  Expand your impact with more ways to give
  • Benefit from trusted expertise and give wisely
  • Explore giving strategies as appropriate
  • Partner with a ministry not an investment firm
  • Simplify giving as NCF administers the fund  

Together we make generous giving simple, secure, and impactful.

Absolutely. This isn't about being wealthy—it's about the kind of assets you own.

The Generosity Fund may be especially useful for people who:

  • Want to maximize the impact of your giving
  • Are experiencing a significant financial event
  • Own appreciated investments or a business
  • Want to involve your children or grandchildren in generosity 
  • Prefer giving appreciated assets instead of cash 

If this describes you, a brief conversation can help determine whether this approach is appropriate for your circumstances.

Whether you're exploring or ready to give, we'd welcome a confidential, no-pressure conversation.

If you decide to move forward, we will guide you through each step:

  • Contact us to explore options or ask questions
  • Gift to NCF securely. Receive acknowledgment  
  • NCF sells assets. Sends proceeds to The Generosity Fund and Calvary Southbury
Getting Started is Easy!

    Calvary Southbury stewards God’s resources for the spiritual and practical needs of others.  

    Gifts received support Calvary Southbury’s General Ministry, Building and Missions Funds.

    Because charitable gifts are generally irrevocable once accepted, please see our Gift Acceptance Guidelines below and contact us before initiating a gift. 

    The Calvary Southbury Generosity Fund welcomes gifts to our General Ministry Fund, Building Fund (building-related expenses, debt reduction and capital improvements) and our Missions Fund. 

    To help ensure that gifts to the Missions Fund are deployed in a timely and effective manner, gifts will be accepted until the church's missions funding needs for the year have been met. In 2026, the Missions Fund need is $10,000 and once this has been met, donors will be invited to direct their gift to another approved ministry or to make an unrestricted gift. Because charitable gifts are generally irrevocable once accepted, please contact generosityfund@calvarysouthbury.com before initiating a gift to the Missions Fund.

    We also welcome gifts designated for other broad ministry purposes. Additional donor-proposed ministry purposes may be considered only when they are approved in writing by the Lead Pastor before the donor initiates the gift. Accepted gifts must advance an established priority of the church, be consistent with the church’s mission and be able to be administered without undue legal, financial or administrative burden. 

    Calvary Southbury will not approve gifts or gift restrictions that benefit named individuals, confer donor control, conflict with the church’s doctrine, mission, governing documents or applicable law or impose disproportionate legal, financial or administrative obligations. Gifts processed through National Christian Foundation are also subject to National Christian Foundation's gift acceptance policies and review procedures, as applicable. Additional guidance is available in the church's comprehensive Gift Acceptance Policy.

    The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, accounting or financial advice. Tax consequences and charitable deduction rules vary based on each donor’s circumstances and applicable law. Donors should consult their own qualified professional attorney, tax advisor, or other professional regarding their specific situation. All gifts are subject to NCF’s review, acceptance policies, governing documents, fees, and procedures.

    Questions? We'd Love To Talk.

    Whether you're exploring a potential gift or ready to begin, Calvary Southbury and National Christian Foundation are available to answer your questions and
    discuss your options in a confidential, no-pressure, no-obligation
    conversation. We'd be glad to help.

    Calvary Southbury 

    Bob Kneen

    generosityfund@calvarysouthbury.com


    OR

    National Christian Foundation 

    Karene Madden
    Giver Services Director

    kmadden@ncfgiving.com

    Matt Buckley
    Relationship Manager

    mbuckley@ncfgiving.com

    https://www.ncfgiving.com/newyork/