This column is dedicated to educating Christians on the many avenues of legacy giving. Each month I will provide practical applications of biblical values that one may apply when considering support for New Yorker’s Family Research Foundation. The proper alignment of finances creates a freedom to give and live in the manner God has ordained. It is time for Christians of all ages to understand their rightful position in the financial realm.

Are you familiar with the saying “One step forward, two steps back”? For many Christians this is not just a quote; it is a pattern they repeat over and over in their battle to sustain their Christian beliefs. Christians realize that prayer, speaking up, and supporting organizations such as New Yorker’s Family Research Foundation (NYFRF), are powerful weapons that can and do make a difference. In addition, God commands Christians to be good stewards with their finances.

Choices one makes when choosing investments often counter attack prayer, monthly support, and profitable stewardship. When a person decides to invest, they place their trust in fund mangers to purchase stocks and bonds of companies, providing financial growth.

As you begin the New Year, you often set new goals and realign your priorities. Why not prioritize your giving and plan to make good things happen for New Yorkers Family Research Foundation (NYFRF) this year? A Donor Advised Fund is an easy and fun way to give. The amount needed to start is relatively small compared to larger trusts or private foundations.

A Donor Advised Fund has all the benefits of a private family foundation, without the legal fees or start up costs; plus, there are no distribution requirements or minimums that you must make. Donor Advised Funds are a flexible tool that allows you to enjoy immediate tax deductions, reduce income taxes, and remove capital gain taxes. You can open a Donor Advised Fund with cash, stocks, bonds, personal assets, business interests, or real estate.