{"id":835,"date":"2024-05-07T16:38:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T16:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/westmichigan\/?page_id=835"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:29:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:29:47","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the most of every gift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1000%\">\n<p>Chances are you\u2019re here because you are generous. You want to wisely steward all God has given you, but if you don\u2019t have a strategy for your giving, you might be wondering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How do I make the most of what I\u2019ve been given?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where is God calling me to give and why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could I experience greater tax savings?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do the charities I support really align with biblical values?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What will I pass on to future generations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are important questions. Left unanswered, they can steal the joy from your giving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we can help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At National Christian Foundation Michigan, we understand your desire to be a wise steward of all you have to give. You should be able to experience the full joy and adventure of generosity without feeling like you\u2019re missing opportunities. NCF Michigan is a public 501(c)3 and charitable partner that helps maximize the generosity of givers across the state and beyond. A local affiliate of the National Christian Foundation headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, we provide practical tools to simplify charitable giving, mobilize resources, and inspire biblical generosity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our mission is to mobilize resources by inspiring biblical generosity. Our vision is every person reached and restored through the love of Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d74b788d4867188367c8ecbd758101f4\" style=\"color:#2e9ecc;min-height:188px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e7f2fa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">2000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7b937221ee17999516ca3f47a1c3c641\">our founding year<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e0c94d621ac441f9df7f99e7b6b5236\" style=\"color:#2e9ecc;min-height:188px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e7f2fa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">$1.15 billion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8abaf2de314a5cc5f910a12fb6e05498\">in gifts from givers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eca458bd244c49721883859258015875\" style=\"color:#2e9ecc;min-height:188px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e7f2fa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">$620 million<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-366c391ec985ea37e0ab9beb1d5e8241\">in gifts of complex and non-cash assets<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e188fdc13158ba6d0868065bd294c3b9\" style=\"color:#2e9ecc;min-height:188px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e7f2fa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">5,000+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae622ff1e2a0ad902f8b88429f28a315\">charities supported<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dddd0c180015778b04a6bdbb12d28d7b\" style=\"color:#2e9ecc;min-height:188px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e7f2fa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">$923 million<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88aac404073c4bd907752deb6ab60a04\">in total grants to charities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0cd6030c279d2889f6618041e08fa8d5\" style=\"color:#2e9ecc;min-height:188px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e7f2fa\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">$153 million<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8666d2fe43fb8c6ad0fb6d780f40f360\">in grants to charities in 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Last updated February 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creative solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you invite us to be a part of your giving story, you will discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#f8cd94\">LESS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tax overpayment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missed opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paperwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unanswered questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wasted time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#d6e8f1\">MORE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solutions to maximize your giving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplicity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biblical resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anonymity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impact for your favorite causes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glory to God<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s get started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your story is unique, so your giving journey is also going to be unique. Many givers start by opening a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/solutions\/giving-fund\/\">Giving Fund<\/a> &#8211; fill out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/open\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/open\/\">short application<\/a> to get started today. We also invite you to reach out to our team directly. Give us a call at 616.957.4372, reach out to <a href=\"mailto:michigan@ncfgiving.com\">michigan@ncfgiving.com<\/a>, or schedule a virtual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/consultation\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-minute consultation<\/a> with our team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/open\/\">OPEN A GIVING FUND<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-small-font-size\" style=\"min-height:220px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2328\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/National-Christian-Foundation-Michigan-Lake-Michigan.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/National-Christian-Foundation-Michigan-Lake-Michigan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/National-Christian-Foundation-Michigan-Lake-Michigan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/National-Christian-Foundation-Michigan-Lake-Michigan-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/National-Christian-Foundation-Michigan-Lake-Michigan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/National-Christian-Foundation-Michigan-Lake-Michigan-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.ncfgiving.com\/michigan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/National-Christian-Foundation-Michigan-Lake-Michigan-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\">&#8220;NCF Michigan has been so helpful in transitioning my business and setting up a donor advised fund. 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