Your gift, in any form, reaches children with the Good News of Jesus

Donors have supported Crossroads through stocks, IRA distributions, and other creative giving methods, allowing us to expand our reach while maximizing their tax benefits.

Thank you for considering how you can partner with us. Whether through appreciated securities, IRA distributions, planned giving, real estate, or other assets, your generosity helps children journey through the Bible and discover what it means to follow Jesus.

We are a 501(c)(3) charity (EIN: 36-4248716), and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for more information about your specific situation.

1. Send a Check

You can send a check by mail, payable to Crossroads Kids Club, to:

Crossroads Kids Club
PO Box 699
Streamwood, IL 60107-0699

2. Give by Phone

Save on processing fees and postage while giving securely. When you give by phone, your gift is handled directly through our bank with minimal cost (less than a postage stamp), so nearly 100% of your gift goes to reaching children. Online platforms collect a percentage, but phone giving doesn’t.

You may call us at 630-765-5437 (KIDS) to give by EFT/ACH from your checking or savings account. We can process gifts from $10 to $100,000+. You can authorize either a single gift transaction or set up a recurring gift schedule.

Alternatively, you can download our EFT Authorization Form and mail it to us at:

Crossroads Kids Club
PO Box 699
Streamwood, IL 60107-0699

3. Give Publicly-Traded Securities

Maximize your impact while minimizing taxes. By donating appreciated securities directly to Crossroads, you may avoid capital gains tax and receive a full fair-market-value deduction. This can make your gift cost less while giving more to reach children with the Good News.

To complete an electronic transfer of stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or mutual funds from your account directly to Crossroads Kids Club, simply provide the following to your broker:

  • Delivery to: Fidelity Investments
  • DTC Number: 0226
  • Account Name: Crossroads Kids Club
  • Account Number: 614231983
  • Comments: Crossroads Kids Club, (Your Name)

Please contact our COO, Kim Kline, at 630-765-5437 (KIDS) for more information or to let us know you have initiated a gift. We do not reliably receive your name with the transfer of shares, so it’s important to let us know it’s coming.

4. Contribute an IRA distribution

A tax-smart way to give if you’re 70½ or older. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA satisfies your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) while excluding the amount from your taxable income. This can reduce your Medicare premiums and help keep you in a lower tax bracket.

To give directly from your IRA, please instruct your IRA custodian or financial advisor to initiate the transfer. Be sure to provide them with our EIN (36-4248716) and mailing address (PO Box 699 | Streamwood, IL 60107).

Depending on the custodian, a check may be mailed directly to Crossroads, or it may be sent to you, made payable to Crossroads. If you receive the check, simply forward it to us by mail.

5. Other assets

Creative solutions for unique situations. We would be happy to discuss the receipt of other types of assets, including real estate, business ownership interests, or donor-advised fund distributions.

You can contact Kim Kline or Matt Armstrong at 630-765-5437 (KIDS) for more information and to discuss your particular interest.

Which giving method is right for you?

Consider Stocks Or Securities If:

• You have appreciated investments held more than one year
• You want to avoid capital gains tax
• You’re itemizing deductions

Consider An IRA Distribution If:

• You’re 70½ or older
• You have a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
• You want to reduce your taxable income

Consider Other Assets If:

• You have real estate, business interests, or other holdings
• You’re looking for creative giving solutions

Consider Stocks Or Securities If:

• You have appreciated investments held more than one year
• You want to avoid capital gains tax
• You’re itemizing deductions

Consider An IRA Distribution If:

• You’re 70½ or older
• You have a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
• You want to reduce your taxable income

Consider Other Assets If:

• You have real estate, business interests, or other holdings
• You’re looking for creative giving solutions

Not sure? Contact Kim Kline or Matt Armstrong at 630-765-5437 (KIDS) to discuss which option maximizes your impact and tax benefits.

Common Questions

Yes! For direct gifts, we issue receipts promptly in accordance with IRS requirements. For indirect gifts (such as grants from a donor-advised fund), you will receive a confirmation email when the gift is received; however, the tax receipt is provided by the fund that received your direct donation.

Most stock transfers complete within 3-5 business days.

Contact Kim Kline or Matt Armstrong directly at 630-765-5437 (KIDS). They’re happy to discuss your unique giving situation and help you find the best approach.

These giving methods allow you to maximize your impact, often while receiving significant tax benefits. Many donors find they can give more through appreciated assets or IRA distributions than they could with cash alone.

Ready to explore your options?

Or schedule a meeting:

Kim Kline

Book with Kim Kline, COO

(for gift processing and logistics)

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Book with Matt Armstrong, CEO

(for major gifts and strategic giving)

For general inquiries, use our contact form.

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