Barnabas Foundation Blog

Philip joined the Barnabas Foundation team in June 2025, bringing extensive tax law and planning experience to the role. Previously, Philip was an attorney at the IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel, representing the IRS in Tax Court and providing legal advice to the IRS. Prior to that, he spent 15 years at two large multinational companies providing tax counsel services.

Q: Can I give cryptocurrency to ministry? A: Absolutely! As cryptocurrency continues to grow as a mainstream investment, it’s an increasingly smart, tax-efficient way to give.

What if you could make a significant impact for God’s Kingdom while also receiving income payments for life? It sounds almost too good to be true—but with a life income gift, it’s possible!

Old MacDonald had a farm – but now he’s ready to make a change. Rather than selling it all and facing a hefty tax bill, he’d like to donate his land, commodities and equipment to ministry. Why? Because Farmer MacDonald knows he can save taxes AND have tremendous Kingdom impact!

The small-but-mighty book of Haggai begins like a therapist’s intervention. Looking into his clients’ … errrr, I mean the Hebrews’… eyes, Haggai’s questions unveiled the true issue at play. “And how does that make you feel?” he questioned—albeit in ancient terminology.

One of the things I love about generous people is their faithfulness. They plant seeds of generosity often and in a variety of places. This is quite different than those who don’t have a generous mindset. For them, there’s always a reason to procrastinate or withhold. They say, “I would give, except…” or “I will give when…”

At their annual Scholarship & Donor Appreciation Dinner, Calvin Theological Seminary recognized Barnabas Foundation as this year’s recipient of their Legacy Award. Established in 2016, the Legacy Award is designed to recognize and cultivate philanthropic and charitable giving from one generation to the next.

Thanks to the generosity of God’s people, Barnabas Foundation recorded an unprecedented volume of giving in 2024, smashing all previous years’ records for gifts received and distributed through the Foundation.