Article by Michelle Blackmon

The Barnabas Foundation

www.barnabasfoundation.com

In March, many were focused on St. Patrick’s Day…a special holiday? Did you find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?

Many do not have a pot of gold. That is where the Barnabas Foundation can help. The Barnabas Foundation advances God’s kingdom by providing quality planned giving and estate planning services. The goal is to help caring Christians strengthen support for the ministries of almost 200 member organizations. Estate and gift planning, gift management and administration, and stewardship development and education are the focuses of the ministry. A partnership with the Foundation that has been established for over 25 years include the understanding they have of the needs of ministry organizations with a committed Christian staff. The staff helps with services for donors including planning giving, administration of charitable trusts and gift annuities, administration of donor-advised funds, review of planned giving programs and investments in the Barnabas Foundation Common Trust Fund. They conduct trainings, and provide information to their members with a Godly perspective. Life stories provide encouragement and reality for the financial world.

The Barnabas Foundation hit a milestone in December, issuing over $19.5 million in grant distributions to charities during the calendar year 2003. Their previous record level was in 2000 when just over $19 million were distributed. If you want to learn more, or be a part, visit them on the web at www.barnabasfoundation.com

Article Copyright 2004 by Michelle Blackmon