Stewards Fund

A Donor-Advised Fund Aligned with Your Christian Values

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Experience a simple, flexible and tax-efficient giving option for tremendous Kingdom impact.

“It’s so easy. Once you set up your Stewards Fund account online and add the ministries you want to support, you just click the button. Then the checks get sent!” - Clark and Joan, Stewards Fund Clients

The Stewards Fund (Barnabas Foundation’s donor-advised fund) provides you a simple, flexible and tax-efficient opportunity to support all your favorite causes.

Like a “charitable giving account,” you can give cash and non-cash assets into a single fund and then request grants be made to your church and other ministries that are close to your heart.

Benefits of Using the Stewards Fund

  • Timing. Receive an immediate tax deduction when you make a gift. Then, at your convenience, advise Barnabas Foundation to send funds to charities you wish to support.
  • Flexibility. Go online to request grants to charity at any time. You can recommend a one-time grant, or set up recurring grants. You may also choose to designate your gift for a specific purpose.
  • Simplicity. Set up an account in minutes. Access your giving history and receipts all in one place.
  • Privacy. You can choose to make any or all grants anonymously.
  • Expertise. Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Barnabas Foundation staff who will help ensure you are making the right gift at the right time for you.
  • Cost-effective. Many families choose to use their Stewards Fund account as a cost-effective alternative to establishing a private foundation.


Why the Stewards Fund?

Clark and Joan's Story

Clark and Joan, Stewards Fund Clients
Life Stories

A Foundation of Joy

“I wasn’t feeling the reward anymore.” That’s how Joan recalls the work running her family’s foundation. “Actually, some bitterness had grown,” she recalls. Reaching her breaking point, Joan decided to speak with her dad, who had set up the foundation. “I told him it was just too much work,” she says, “that we either had to hire somebody, or figure out a different way to do this.” That’s when the family reached out to Barnabas Foundation and learned about the Stewards Fund (donor-advised fund). “It was the perfect solution!” she exclaims.
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The Stewards Fund: How it Works

A smart, simple and streamlined way to support all your favorite ministries!