IDES – January 9 2017 – Want to know what IDES has been up to?

Recent Project Stories and Devotional Blogs

Jan. 9 – Why We Should Hold Onto Things Loosely- Devotional Blog

“Unfortunately, my heart starts to take pride in the uniquities. I start to tighten my grip around these possessions, and they take on a silly emotional value. They are “mine” now! Then, a passage of Scripture like the following hits me like a Mack truck…” Read more in this week’s devotional blog – just click the graphic above.. Comment on or share this post to let us know your thoughts!

Jan. 2 – Let’s Start Fresh – Devotional Blog

“Throughout the past year, you and I have been through quite a bit. We have each learned, lived, and loved. We have each taken steps forward in certain ways, and fallen backward in others. As I sit and reflect with those that I love upon 2016, one theme continues to present itself in conversation: the desire to ‘start fresh.'” Read more of this encouraging blog post by clicking the graphic above.

Jan. 5 – How Your Partnership Saves Lives: Thailand – Project Story

From the outside, the situation for Burmese refugees settled in Mae Sot, Thailand can look quite hopeless…But, by the grace of God and thanks to your partnership, there is hope. Click the photo above to read an incredible story of life from our mission partners in Thailand.

Dec. 29 – Recovery is Possible: Haiti Update Part 2/2 – Project Story

Hurricane Matthew was an absolutely devastating disaster for communities throughout Haiti. It will take more than just a few weeks to rebuild and recuperate. Thanks to your partnership with us, IDES is able to continue serving families who have been affected, in Jesus’ name. Read more by clicking the photo above.

Donating Appreciated Securities

Can Yield Valuable Tax Savings

When you transfer a gift of appreciated securities to IDES you will not owe capital gains taxes on the long-term appreciation of the shares.

And, if you itemize your deductions, you will still be able to claim the full market value of the shares as a charitable contribution for the current tax year.

To take full advantage of this opportunity, it is important that you have owned the shares more than a year, and the amount of your combined charitable deductions is less than 30% of your adjusted gross income. If the amount of your charitable donations exceeds what’s deductible in a given year, the excess can be carried forward and deducted for up to five years.

(Note: To avoid capital gains taxes it is important that you transfer the shares directly to IDES, rather than selling them and donating the proceeds. You should also calculate the value of the shares at the time they are transferred to determine the amount of your charitable deduction.)

To learn more, please give us a call at 317-773-4111 and ask to speak with Rita or Gary.