Strategic Ways to Support David Harsh Ministries
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David Harsh Ministries is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that depends on the prayerful and financial support of people like you to continue this vital ministry work. We are deeply grateful for ministry partners who link arms with us through both prayer and giving, enabling us to share God's truth and love through original, innovative Christian music, serving and encouraging the body of Christ through a Biblical, relevant message. Your partnership also helps us train and develop guitarists, songwriters, and worship leaders who will impact the kingdom for years to come.
You can make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly donation today through this form. If you would prefer to print out a form and mail it back to us, please click here (PDF).
Every gift, whether given once or monthly, makes a meaningful difference in advancing this ministry.
employer GIVING PROGRAMS
At a Glance:
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Workplace Giving - Give through your employer's platform
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Matching Gifts - Some employers double your donation
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Easy Setup - Often available through payroll deduction
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Verified Charity - Registered with Candid (formerly GuideStar)
David Harsh Ministriesis listed with Candid (formerly GuideStar), making us accessible through employer giving platforms like Benevity. If you have a giving account set up through your employer, this might be a good option for you. Many companies offer workplace giving programs that make charitable donations convenient through payroll deduction, and some employers even offer to match your gifts—effectively doubling your impact on our ministry!
Benefits to You:
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Convenient automatic giving through payroll deduction
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Potential employer matching that doubles (or even triples) your gift
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Simplified tax documentation with year-end giving statements from your employer
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Easy management of charitable giving in one centralized platform
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Ability to spread gifts throughout the year without writing multiple checks
How to Give: Check with your HR department or access your employer's giving portal (such as Benevity, YourCause, or similar platforms). Search for "David Harsh Ministries" and follow the prompts to set up your one-time or recurring donation. If you can't find us in your employer's system, contact us and we'll help coordinate with your company's giving program.
Beyond TRAditional giving
While cash donations are always appreciated, many donors discover that giving through non-cash assets can provide significant tax advantages while making an even greater impact on our ministry. Whether you're looking to support God's work through music ministry, guitar education, or worship leadership development, these alternative giving options may offer you substantial benefits while furthering our mission. Please consult your tax advisor for specific guidance regarding your situation.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Grants
If you've established a Donor-Advised Fund through a financial institution or community foundation, you can recommend a grant to David Harsh Ministries, a 501(c)3 organization (FEIN 26-1696982) directly from your fund. This streamlined approach offers several advantages:
Benefits to You:
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Immediate tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF (not when the grant is made)
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Tax-free growth of assets within the fund
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No capital gains tax on appreciated assets donated to the DAF
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Simplified record-keeping with consolidated charitable giving
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Flexibility to support multiple ministries from one account
How to Give: Simply log into your DAF account and recommend a grant to David Harsh Ministries (FEIN 26-1696982). You can make this a one-time gift or schedule recurring grants to become a monthly ministry partner.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you're 70½ or older, you can make tax-free donations directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to David Harsh Ministries. This powerful giving tool allows you to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) while supporting ministry work.
Benefits to You:
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Reduces your taxable income (the distribution doesn't count as income)
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Satisfies your Required Minimum Distribution without tax consequences
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Particularly valuable if you don't itemize deductions
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May help lower your Medicare premiums and Social Security taxation
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Allows you to give up to $108,000 annually (2025 limit)
How to Give: To initiate your QCD, contact your IRA custodian and ask them to transfer funds directly to our 501(c)3 organization: David Harsh Ministries (FEIN 26-1696982), which ensures the transaction qualifies for tax-free treatment.
Stock and Securities Donations
Did you know that when you donate appreciated stock, you may avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution? That makes stock gifting one of the most tax-advantaged ways to give. And when you donate stock, we get to keep the proceeds that would have gone to pay taxes - it’s a win-win for you and us! And now it’s fast, safe, and free to donate stock to David Harsh Ministries.
We have partnered with DonateStock.com to enable our supporters to make stock donations in 10 minutes or less. By clicking on the DonateStock button below, you can initiate a stock gift from your brokerage through a secure portal in minutes at no cost to you.
We are not financial advisors, but in general Benefits to You are:
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Avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets
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Receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value
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Potentially give more by eliminating the tax on gains*
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Simple process through our online platform
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No cost to you or your advisor
*Capital Gains Tax and NII Tax rates range from 18.8% to 37.1%, depending on your income and state of residence.
Example: If you purchased stock for $5,000 that's now worth $10,000, donating the stock directly allows you to avoid capital gains tax on the $5,000 gain while receiving a deduction for the full $10,000 value—meaning more impact for the ministry and more tax savings for you.
Guidelines around charitable stock gifting:
You can donate publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs
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You must have owned the stock for more than one year
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Stock may not be restricted
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Must be traded on a major exchange
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Deduction is limited to 30% of your adjusted gross income (AGI)
How does the stock gifting process work?
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Shares are transferred from the donor’s brokerage account to our account as a DTC Stock Transfer
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There’s no paperwork, calls or email required. Everything is done online in the DonateStock app.
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Like “PayPal for stock gifting” it just takes a few minutes to submit the information needed to initiate the gift
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It then takes 2-5 business days for the stock to be transferred between accounts
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You’ll be notified when the stock arrives and an acknowledgement letter will follow shortly thereafter
So, remember, charitable giving doesn’t always mean cash. By gifting stock, your support will have an even greater impact — without denting your pocketbook. This year give smart and save more by putting stock in something that matters.
How to Give: Visit donatestock.com/david-harsh-ministries for easy, secure transfer of your stock or securities. Or if you prefer, direct your advisor to this same link and they can quickly obtain the information they need to initiate the gift on your behalf while providing us with the transparency we need to monitor and acknowledge the gift.
Vehicle Donations
Have a car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle you no longer need? Your vehicle can become a powerful gift to support our music ministry and guitar education programs.
Benefits to You:
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Tax deduction based on the vehicle's sale price or fair market value
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Free pickup service—no hassle or expense
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Avoid the time and cost of selling it yourself
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Turn an unused asset into kingdom impact
How to Give: Visit careasy.org/david-harsh-ministries or call 855-500-RIDE to start the simple donation process. They handle all the details, from pickup to paperwork, making your gift effortless.
Other Non-Cash Assets
David Harsh Ministries can accept various other non-cash gifts, including:
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Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets
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Business interests: Closely-held stock or partnership interests
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Life insurance policies: Name our ministry as a beneficiary or transfer ownership
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Tangible personal property: Musical instruments, audio equipment, or other items that further our mission
Making Your Gift Work Harder
These non-cash giving strategies often allow you to give more generously than you could with cash alone. By leveraging tax advantages and avoiding capital gains, you can maximize both your charitable impact and your personal financial benefits.
Many donors are surprised to discover they can support ministry work at a higher level through strategic asset gifts while actually improving their own financial position through tax savings.
Take the Next Step
We understand that choosing the right giving strategy requires careful consideration. We encourage you to consult with your financial advisor, CPA, or estate planning attorney to determine which option best aligns with your financial goals and charitable intentions.
Ready to make a strategic gift to David Harsh Ministries?
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For Stock, Securities, or QCDs: donatestock.com/david-harsh-ministries
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For Questions or Other Assets: Contact us directly by using the form below
Your partnership—through prayer, financial support, and sharing our mission—enables us to continue sharing God's truth and love through original, innovative Christian music, while training and developing guitarists, songwriters, and worship leaders. Thank you for considering how your generous giving can create lasting kingdom impact. David Harsh Ministries is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal, tax, or investment advice. Please consult with a professional tax advisor.
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