Donation FAQs
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7
Are gifts to World Reach tax-deductible?
Yes, contributions for the ministries of World Reach are tax-deductible because World Reach is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Gifts are non-refundable and are used to carry out the World Reach mission.
Can I preference my gift for a specific missionary or project?
Yes, you can express your preference for supporting a missionary or project of World Reach. Gifts to support the ministry of a specific missionary are not gifts to or for the individual but to World Reach for its ministries.
We will endeavor to use the funds as you suggest but may use the gift for another similar purpose from time to time. In accordance with IRS requirements, donations are given and belong fully to World Reach and are under World Reach’s control and discretion to be used for our tax exempt purposes. In the unlikely event that a missionary, ministry, or project is over-funded or is not able to be carried out, World Reach will redirect the funds to a similar purpose.
Can I provide a personal gift for a missionary?
Yes, on a very limited basis. As a service to you and to our missionaries, World Reach will process “non tax-deductible” personal monetary gifts to missionaries and/or their immediate family members for Christmas, birthday, wedding, wedding anniversary, or school graduation.
These gifts are “non tax-deductible” because they are personal gifts to the individual and are not for charitable purposes under World Reach control.
What is the preferred method for giving?
We prefer you give through electronic funds transfer (EFT) for monthly recurring gifts because it is free. EFT allows the direct transfer of your monthly gift from your bank account to ours for the amount you authorize on a monthly basis. To set up EFT giving, please click below.
You can also give a one-time ACH (eCheck) gift or online using a credit card, but there are third-party transaction fees. You can avoid transaction fees by authorizing an EFT monthly.
Are gifts refundable?
No. We are recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service, and donations are non-refundable and under the complete control and discretion of World Reach and will be used to carry out the World Reach mission.
How are year-end gifts processed?
The IRS requires that we credit your donation based on either the post-marked date, if by postal mail, or the date of your electronic transaction.
Where can I find your solicitation disclosure?
Click here to read our solicitation disclosure.
