Ways to Give...
One-Time Gift
We can securely process your credit or debit card donation online or by phone at 980-285-2820. If you prefer, mail your gift to: LifeSpring International Ministries, PO Box 5847, Pinehurst, NC 28374
Become a Ministry Partner
LifeSpring Ministry Partners provide reliable, continued support through their prayers and monthly donations to maintain and expand our ministry impact. When you join this group of supporters through a monthly gift of $25 or more, you serve as a lifeline to thousands who are hungry for the revelation this ministry provides.
Gift of Securities
By donating shares of appreciated securities, you may receive significant tax benefits while making a sizable contribution. To facilitate your gift, please contact our Donor Care Coordinator by emailing donorcare@courtsofheaven.net, or by calling 980-285-2820.
Gifts of individual stocks or mutual funds that have increased in value all you to generously support the mission of LifeSpring while receiving significant tax advantages at the same time. If you decide to gift securities you have held for more than one year, not only will you receive a charitable deduction for the full value of the shares on the date of transfer, but you will also avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the donated shares.
As the IRS has granted LifeSpring charitable tax-exempt status through a joint connection to Full Gospel In Christ Ministries, we are not required to pay taxes on the sale of securities we own. That means you gift has maximum impact on growing Christians who rely on LifeSpring's resources to help them grow as sons.
Stock gifts can be easily made however you hold the shares: by certificate or by direct electronic transfer from your brokerage account. If you decide to support LifeSpring this way, we want to ensure a smooth transaction and process your gift accurately and in a timely fashion. To facilitate your gift, please contact our DonorCare Coordinator at donorcare@courtsofheaven.net or by calling 980-285-2820.
Giving through your IRA
If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), this giving option can reduce the tax impact of your IRA withdrawals while also helping LifeSpring in our mission to share revelation with the Body of Christ.The IRA Charitable Rollover is a tax provision that allows IRA owners who are at least 70 1/2 years old to make charitable gifts from their IRA directly to non-profit organizations. Applied against the required minimum distribution, you may donate up to $100,000 of IRA assets each year to LifeSpring without reporting the withdrawal as taxable income.
You may make gifts to our outreaches from traditional and Roth IRA accounts without any federal tax liability, as long as the gifts are "qualified charitable distribution." You may not take a charitable deduction for this donation, but distributions are not included in your adjusted gross income and will qualify for all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution.
Requirements for "qualified charitable distributions":
To make a donation from your Individual Retirement Account, you will need to provide our EIN #56-2038998. Then have your plan administrator send the gift directly to:
- LifeSpring International Ministries, PO Box 5847, Pinehurst, NC 28374
- Attn: Stephanie Shearin, Donor Care Coordinator
If you have questions about this giving option or would like to donate to LifeSpring using other appreciated assets, please contact our Donor Care Coordinator by emailing: donorcare@courtsofheaven.net or by phoning 980-285-2820.
Non-Cash Gifts
Did you know that Ligonier can accept gifts of personal property? These non-cash gifts may include automobiles, real estate, coins, jewelry, or other donated items of value.
If you have any questions about non-cash giving or would prefer to arrange your gift over the phone, please contact our Donor Care Coordinator at donorcare@courtsofheaven.net or by calling 980-285-2820.
Employer Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. You can double or even triple the impact of your support through this means. Find out if your employer will match your gifts to our gospel outreach.
If you have any questions about non-cash giving or would prefer to arrange your gift over the phone, please contact our Donor Care Coordinator at donorcare@courtsofheaven.net or by calling 980-285-2820.
Legacy Giving through Estate Planning
Many friends who share LifeSpring’s vision understand that wise biblical stewardship extends to future generations. Through thoughtful, long-range planning, you can ensure your impact on the disciples of tomorrow while achieving your personal financial goals today. Several gift planning options are available. You may choose to give by including LifeSpring in your will or trust, through your retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance, by naming LifeSpring as the beneficiary of a bank or investment account, or through gifts that provide income and tax benefits. We are happy to confidentially discuss which plan works best for you.
Please contact our Donor Care Coordinator at donorcare@courtsofheaven.net or by calling 980-285-2820.
Giving through Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a centralized vehicle for charitable giving that makes it easy for you to dedicate funds to support LifeSprong’s mission. A DAF also provides an operationally convenient and tax-efficient method for you to manage your charitable giving. With a DAF, charitably inclined individuals, families, and businesses make an irrevocable gift to a public charity that sponsors a donor-advised fund program and may take an immediate tax deduction. You can then recommend grants over time to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, such as LifeSpring. DAFs also allow you to approach your charitable giving thoughtfully by involving other family members or colleagues in their philanthropic decisions. Most DAFs accept donations of long-term appreciated securities and other assets, and you can advise how the funds are invested, which could potentially allow tax-free growth and could result in more money for your charity.
Benefits
Donor-Advised Funds offer you a way to plan, manage, and potentially grow your charitable giving. The DAF sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts. Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision-making. Contributions are immediately tax-deductible, and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long-term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support multiple charities from one block of stock. There is no cost to establish a Donor-Advised Fund. However, there often are minimum initial charitable contributions required to establish the DAF (typically $5,000 or more). A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy, and donors may choose to remain anonymous to the grant recipient.
Please contact our Donor Care Coordinator at donorcare@courtsofheaven.net or by calling 980-285-2820.
Gifts of Bitcoin
By donating Bitcoin (BTC) directly, you may realize significant tax benefits while making a sizable contribution to the ministry. You may gift BTC or other digital currencies to Ligonier securely online through The Giving Block. To best facilitate gifts valued over $10,000, please contact our Gift Planning Officer by emailing stewardship@ligonier.org or by calling 800-220-7636 ext. 1185.
Gifts of the BTC cryptocurrency supports Ligonier’s global gospel outreach while you may receive significant tax advantages at the same time. Before you sell BTC and donate the after-tax proceeds, consider donating your BTC directly. Generally, the deduction a donor can claim is based on the price of the asset on the date and time they relinquish control to a charity. This model includes two significant benefits, both for you and for LifeSpring:
- Your tax deduction will be equal to the fair market value of the donated Bitcoin (as determined by a qualified appraisal).
- Your gift to LifeSpring will be larger because, instead of paying capital gains taxes, the ministry will receive the full value of your contribution.
- The transfer from wallet to wallet can usually be handled directly with a donor. LifeSpring has taken steps to secure BTC transactions and holdings using multi-signature authentication wallets.
Please contact our Donor Care Coordinator at donorcare@courtsofheaven.net or by calling 980-285-2820.
Supporting Churches
Whatever method you choose, thank you for supporting the work of LifeSpring. We are committed to the highest standards of stewardship of the funds you entrust to us.
How We Use Your Gifts
- Free Weekly Mentoring Group
- Providing books, audios and video resource materials to people around the world.
- Providing a YouTube Channel for your viewing.
- Publishing new book titles in multiple languages.
- Hosting a variety of conferences and events.
Providing training through CourtsNet with free and paid video courses. - Providing free Personal Advocacy Sessions to needy persons.
- We also use funds received for the necessary daily operations and administrative costs of the ministry as a whole.
How may we help?
Our team would be happy to answer any questions you may have about our outreach or the ways you can help further the mission.
Please contact our Donor Care Coordinator at donorcare@courtsofheaven.net or by calling 980-285-2820.