The Generous Business In a world measured by power and profits, there is one enterprise that is redefining the meaning of success – welcome to the era of the generous business. Led by CEOs who prefer the title of "steward," these are companies where all assets under management belong to God, and the results are amazing. The Generous Family As wise stewards, one of the most important roles that parents and grandparents have is raising up the next generation of givers in the family. The Generous Family guide is filled with solutions, scriptures, statistics, and tools to help you discover exciting new ways to nurture children in the grace of giving. Gifts of Closely Held Business Interests The prohibition on Excess Business Holdings is a tax rule imposed by the federal government, enacted as part of the Tax Reform Act of 1969, along with other excise tax rules that apply particularly to private foundations (PF). Learn more about the problem of Excess Business Holdings and possible solutions in this PDF article. 15 Questions to Consider Before Preparing Your WillWho will be the executor of your will? Will you use a "By-Pass Trust" to save taxes? Will you put special provisions in your will for your grandchildren? Will you include charitable giving in your will? Those are a few of the 15 questions answered in this helpful worksheet. The Family Conversation GuideThis quick guide will give you an outline to follow as you prepare and pursue your development of a Family Stewardship Philosophy. The purpose of this initiative is to encourage your family toward realizing God's calling for your stewardship together. Eternal Investments and Your Taxable Estate: The Opportunity of a LifetimeWhile many families focus on being wise stewards of the wealth that God has entrusted to them while they're living, they often forfeit their greatest opportunity to impact the Kingdom by not planning wisely for the transfer of their wealth at death. Split-Interest Arrangements: The Gift That Keeps on GivingIn today's challenging economic environment, even the most generous families are concerned about maintaining a regular stream of income while trying to establish their legacy of giving. Fortunately, there are tools designed to accomplish both objectives. They are often referred to as "split-interest" arrangements. Generous Business CheckupA solid plan for growing a generous business begins with taking the time to think and pray through what you want to happen and what God is leading you to do. This checkup sheet will help you accomplish this. Foundations Under FireCreating a private foundation can be an exciting endeavor for a family as they make the full commitment to long-term philanthropy. But often the excitement fades as the realities of operating a private foundation on a day-to-day basis become clear. |
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