Kyle Bartsch
Tuesday, Jan 24
3:15 – 4:30 pm
Smarter Ways God’s People Can Give
Most charitable gifts are made with cash. While cash is always welcome, it’s not always the most effective way to give. God’s people have been blessed with resources and opportunities that can make generosity go further—supporting gospel work in ways that also bring personal blessings. By using tax-wise strategies, donors can reduce liabilities and expand impact, turning what God has entrusted to them into lasting ministry support. Appreciated assets such as stock, real estate, or business interests can often be given in ways that avoid capital gains and increase gifts to congregations, schools, or missions. For those in retirement, giving directly from an IRA can be another powerful option, transforming savings into ministry support without adding taxable income.
This breakout will show how WELS members can align their giving with both faith and wisdom. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how WELS Foundation equips God’s people to maximize generosity—so gifts go further, last longer, and bless more people with the good news of Jesus.
Kyle Bartsch joined WELS in 2024 as the program development and research administrator for WELS Foundation. He supports WELS Foundation by promoting WELS Foundation’s deferred giving instruments, assisting in facilitating complex gifts, researching new opportunities for giving instruments, and staying current with respect to rules and regulations related to deferred giving.
Prior to joining WELS, Kyle was a registered representative at Landaas & Company, a Milwaukee-based independent wealth advisor, and previously was an administrator for UMB Fund Services, a mutual fund servicing company. He attends St. John’s on 68th and Forest Home in Milwaukee, Wis.
