Generosity is more than a gift—it’s a calling.
You have the unique opportunity to transform the resources God has entrusted to you into meaningful, lasting impact for His Kingdom. Our team partners with you to create tailored, tax-efficient giving strategies that align with your values and vision.

Why Choose WaterStone?

Personalized Guidance
We understand that every donor’s journey is unique. WaterStone’s charitable strategists work with you one-on-one to design a giving plan that reflects your heart and maximizes your impact. From the start, we handle the administrative complexities, allowing you to focus on the joy of giving.
Flexible Charitable Solutions
Our range of giving solutions is designed to meet a variety of needs and goals. Whether through Donor-Advised Funds, Charitable Trusts, or other tailored options, WaterStone helps you make the most of your gifts—be it real estate, business interests, or securities. Together, we’ll develop a plan that brings your giving vision to life.
Tax-Efficient Giving
We help you leverage tax benefits that maximize the value of your contributions, allowing your gifts to grow and make a greater impact over time. From eliminating capital gains on appreciated assets to receiving immediate deductions, our strategies ensure your generosity is amplified.
Ongoing Legacy Management
Your giving doesn’t end with a single donation. WaterStone provides ongoing support and management, enabling your contributions to grow tax-free and continue creating impact for generations to come. You can recommend grants over time, empowering your legacy to have a lasting impact.

How It Works

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Discover Your Vision

Let us help you articulate your vision for impact and align your giving with your values and goals.
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Choose the Right Assets
From appreciated securities to business interests, we guide you in making the most tax-efficient and impactful contributions.
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Select a Strategy
WaterStone offers tailored strategies—from Donor-Advised Funds to Charitable Trusts—to ensure your generosity has a lasting effect.
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Ongoing Management
We handle the details, from compliance to grant distributions, so you can focus on the fulfillment of giving.

Partner with WaterStone Today

Make your generosity count. Let WaterStone guide you in creating a legacy that reflects your faith and transforms lives.

Start Your Giving Journey Today

Discover how WaterStone can help you maximize your impact for the Kingdom.

Charitable Assets

Flexible Asset Options for Strategic Charitable Giving

Real Estate

Turn real estate into tax-efficient charitable contributions for greater impact.

Business Interests

Donate business ownership to reduce taxes and support your favorite causes.

Appreciated Gifts

Turn unique assets into powerful, tax-efficient charitable gifts.

Cash & Marketable Securities

Optimize cash and securities for tax-efficient charitable giving.

Giving Strategies

Custom Giving Strategies That Amplify Purpose

Charitable Trusts
Provide income for life while making a lasting difference. WaterStone’s Charitable Remainder and Pooled Trusts align with your estate plans and maximize tax benefits, providing reliable income and impactful gifts.
Giving Fund
Make a charitable contribution now while recommending grants over time. Our Giving Fund allows for flexibility and growth, enabling you to support your favorite ministries as your resources continue to grow.
Charity Advised Fund
Support the causes you believe in with a structured, purpose-driven giving plan. For churches and nonprofits, a Charity Advised Fund ensures contributions are managed efficiently and distributed to fulfill the mission.
Stephanie Hoff, CPA
Director of Client & Business Solutions

As WaterStone’s Director of Client & Business Solutions, Stephanie’s mission is to generate customized charitable plans that unlock the giving potential of non-cash assets. She is a licensed CPA in the state of Colorado and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stephanie grew up in Bloomington, Illinois, but now enjoys living in beautiful Colorado Springs with her storm-chasing husband, Robert, and their daughter, Juniper.