Apologetics, Inc.

The World is Asking. Will We Answer?

Spiritual curiosity is rising. Partner with us today, and together we can say yes to more reaching, equipping, and discipling.

The need is only growing. Requests are pouring in from schools, churches, campus groups, and other ministries. We don’t want to say “no” when the world is hungry for truth and asking the big questions about life, faith, and meaning.

Your partnership means a greater impact for the kingdom through additional speaking engagements, reaching more skeptics and seekers, more equipping opportunities for the church, discipling more teens and young adults, and developing more resources—podcasts, curricula, videos, articles, and even books. TOGETHER, we do more!

Make a gift TODAY, or consider becoming a Monthly Impact Partner. Your recurring gift sustains the ministry, allowing us to plan ahead and strategize, and ultimately say “yes” to more opportunities. (Simply choose “ongoing” in the donation section.)

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

Questions? Please reach out to:

Jean K. Bergeson, CFRE
Development Director
jean.bergeson@apologetics.org

Apologetics, Inc. is a faith-based, 501(c)(3) charitable organization in the United States. Your gift is tax-deductible.

Ways to Give

Thank you for partnering with Apologetics, Inc. We appreciate you and thank God for your partnership! If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Development Director, Jean Bergeson, at jean.bergeson@apologetics.org.

Direct Gift (Cash Giving)

Online – Go to the top of this page to make a secure donation online with a credit or debit card, or through a 3rd party (PayPal, Apple Pay).

Check – Please mail to Apologetics, Inc., 2430 Welbilt Blvd, Trinity, FL 34655

Autopay (ACH) – Set up an automatic payment directly with your bank.

Tax-Savvy Giving

We know that you want to make the most of the resources God has entrusted to you. Sometimes, making a cash donation isn’t the most beneficial way to give. Your giving can bring you joy and honor God, as you support Apologetics, Inc. and your other favorite charities. Check with your financial advisor or attorney to see whether any of the options below would work well for you. Please discuss options with your personal advisor before taking any action, and do not rely solely on this information in making your charitable decisions.

Donation of Assets (Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, precious metals, etc.) You can donate these assets directly to Apologetics, Inc. The advantage in doing so is your tax deduction will be the full amount of the value of the stock, regardless of the cost basis. You may qualify for a fair-market-value deduction or avoid capital gains tax.

Donation of Assets

Initiate a transfer of shares of the assets through your financial institution into our Apologetics, Inc. brokerage account. Apologetics, Inc. will sell your donated assets same day or next day, and you will be credited with the full value of that transaction as your donation amount. (Note: if you sell the assets, you will have tax liability on the capital gains.)
If you have non-publicly traded assets you wish to donate, you will need to get an appraisal in advance. We are pleased to work with you through that process. Please contact Jean Bergeson at jean.bergeson@apologetics.org.

Official Policy: POLICY STATEMENT ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED STOCK / MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Whereas neither the members of the Apologetics, Inc. board of directors nor its senior staff are professional investment portfolio managers, it is the policy of this organization to liquidate stock immediately upon receipt. The possible transaction cost of this sale is considered small compared to the risk of loss that can be experienced with delay in the sale of the stock.
We can accept publicly traded stock, private shares, or mutual funds.

  • Publicly traded stock can be electronically transferred directly into the account below. Alternatively, you can send in stock share certificates. See below for further instructions.
  • Private shares will require you to get an assessment of the value of the shares before submitting.
  • For Mutual Fund donations, please contact us at information@apologetics.org. We will need to ensure that your particular fund shares can be transacted. Our brokerage account is with Fidelity, through which the majority of Mutual Funds can be easily transacted.

The legal name of our organization is Apologetics, Inc.

How to Make the Stock Donation Transfer

Securities can be gifted to the Apologetics, Inc. via two ways—electronically or by physically mailing certificates. Either method is acceptable, but you will need to contact your broker to initiate the transfer.

If sending electronically, ask your broker to send to the following:
c/o Fidelity
Acct Name: Apologetics, Inc
DTC Number: 0226
Acct Number: Z40350573
(Tax ID#: 59-3704883)
Contact Name at Apologetics, Inc.: Christine Stephenson, Finance Officer Apologetics.org | Welbilt Blvd, Trinity, Florida 34655 | information@apologetics.org

If sending via registered mail, you will need to mail your unendorsed stock certificates along with a Stock Power of Attorney form. Please contact Jean Bergeson at jean.bergeso@apologetics.org first so we can walk you through the process and assure proper execution.

Please note: All donations will be used for the overall ministry unless specifically designated. If you wish your donation to go to a specific ministry (Speaker Fund, 7×7 Conversations, etc., please contact us directly.)

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) – A DAF is a custodial fund that you manage for charitable giving. You can donate cash, stocks, or other assets to your charitable fund. (See the rules of your particular fund.) Your donation is tax deductible at the time you make the donation, but you choose the timing that your gift is granted to the charity. This option allows you to grow your funds tax-free. These funds must be used for charitable giving.

Donor Advised Funds (DAF) 

DAFS allow you to time your donations when it best suits you or your charity. While you receive the tax deduction when you initially make the donation, you can grow the funds (tax free!) and make the grant at a later date. Your donation to your fund is irrevocable—it cannot be withdrawn or transferred to another person and it must be used for charitable giving. Several financial institutions and brokerages offer DAFs, including National Christian Foundation, Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, and others.
Apologetics, Inc. is registered with the IRS. We are also registered with several Donor Advised Funds. If your DAF does not currently list us, please ask the fund to contact us. The process to register us with your DAF can be done quickly.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD’s) – If you are age 70-1/2 or older, you can make a QCD from your IRA (other than a SEP or Simple IRA) to Apologetics, Inc. (we are an IRS-qualified public charity). A QCD is not taxed, nor does it count as taxable income. Plus, giving from your IRA may reduce your taxable income! For individuals 73 years or older, your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) may be designated to us as a charity.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD’s)

The QCD must go from your IRA to Apologetics, Inc. without passing through your hands. If you make the withdrawal, then donate the money to the charity, it will not qualify as a QCD. Your withdrawal would be treated as taxable income and your donation will be a deduction.

The QCD excluded from taxable income has several tax advantages, whether you itemize or take the standard deduction. Please see a tax professional for your particular situation.

How it works: Set up a transfer from your IRA through your trustee/investment account directly to Apologetics, Inc. Make sure you designate the transfer as a QCD when you make it.

You can have a check made and mailed to the address below, or you can directly transfer into the Apologetics, Inc. account below. Retain your records for your taxes.

Apologetics, Inc.
2430 Welbilt Blvd, Trinity, FL 34655

Or transfer into the following account:
c/o Fidelity
Acct Name: Apologetics, Inc.
DTC Number: 0226
Acct Number: Z40350573
(Tax ID#: 59-3704883)
Contact Name at Apologetics, Inc.: Christine Stephenson, Finance Officer

Legacy Giving

Some individuals aren’t able to give as much as they’d like because they depend on their income to cover living expenses. Others may have extra blessings that they’d like to invest in God’s kingdom. In both situations, you may consider Legacy Giving to make a significant and eternal impact. While you likely want to leave assets to your loved ones upon death, you may also consider including Apologetics, Inc. as a beneficiary. We want your giving to bring you joy and help you leave your legacy to future generations. Please check with your financial advisor, accountant, and/or attorney to see whether any of the options below would work well for you. Discuss these options with your family and your personal advisors before taking any action. Do not rely solely on this information in making your charitable decisions.

How it works: During the personal estate planning process, designate Apologetics, Inc. as the beneficiary (or one of several beneficiaries) of your assets (cash, property, stocks) to be transferred upon death.

Legacy Gift Options:

Charitable Bequests/Gifts in a Will

This is the most common type of Legacy Giving. Simply specify an amount or percentage of your estate to be left to Apologetics, Inc. in your will or trust.

Include Apologetics, Inc. as a beneficiary to your insurance policy or IRA, 401K, etc.

These contracts can provide a partial tax deduction plus income for you for life while the remaining balance transfers to the charity upon death.

“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.”
Philippians 1:3 NLT

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