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Giving

Generosity that is transforming lives in Seattle and across the globe, demonstrating that God is the provider of everything we need.

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Transformational Generosity

Giving is an act of discipleship that acknowledges that Christ is the ultimate provider. When we give generously, God uses these resources to do remarkable things beyond what we thought possible. By giving to Bethany, you are partnering with us to spread the Gospel locally and globally, and continue to invite people to God, community, and wholeness.

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Donate Stocks & Non-Cash Gifts

Stocks and Mutual Funds
Appreciated stocks and mutual funds are a great way to maximize your giving because you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the full fair market value of securities you transfer that you’ve held for at least one year. In addition, you pay no capital gains tax on the difference between your cost and the fair market value. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.

Please call our Finance Department at 206.524.9000 or email finance to set up a transfer of stocks or mutual funds.

IRA Charitable Distributions
If you are over 70-1/2 years old, then you may distribute directly from your IRA to Bethany Community Church up to $100,000 and exclude the contributed amount from your gross income for tax purposes. This amount can be counted toward the IRA’s annual required minimum distribution. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.

Real Estate
Real estate gifts at the request of the donor may also be accepted, depending on the circumstances. You can maximize your tax savings by giving appreciated real estate to Bethany Community Church before the sale. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.

Estate Planning
You may designate Bethany Community Church to receive all or a portion of your estate after your lifetime. This type of giving may be accomplished through:

Bequests:
You can name Bethany Community Church in your will or revocable living trust as a beneficiary, and your estate will receive an income tax deduction for the value of your bequest. A bequest written in a will or revocable living trust can be made for either a percentage or an amount.

Life Insurance:
You can simply name Bethany Community Church as beneficiary of part or all of your life insurance policy. You can also choose to make Bethany the owner of a life insurance policy that is no longer needed. When Bethany is made owner, you may receive a tax deduction for the amount of premiums you continue paying each year. If the policy is whole life, you may receive an immediate tax deduction for the cash value amount. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.

Retirement Accounts:
You can name Bethany Community Church as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement plans. Any amounts remaining in your plan, free of income and estate tax, will transfer to Bethany Community Church. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.

If you are interested in any of these ways to give, please call our Finance Department at 206.524.9000 or email our finance department

*Consider asking your employer about matching gifts!

Contribution Statements

An itemized statement of your contributions for tax purposes is now available for download. If you need help accessing your contribution records or to request a printed statement, please contact our finance team.

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Automate Your Giving

Automating your giving by setting up a recurring gift is a great way to consistently put God first in your finances. Recurring giving is easy and will take you less than two minutes to set up. Simply choose your schedule and amount to start automating your giving today.

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Donate Stocks & Non-Cash Gifts

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Donate Stocks & Non-Cash Gifts

Estate Planning
You may designate Bethany Community Church to receive all or a portion of your estate after your lifetime. This type of giving may be accomplished through:

If you are interested in any of these ways to give, please call our Finance Department at 206.524.9000 or email our finance department

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In addition to giving, you can watch sermons, join a group, volunteer and learn about events happening at Bethany's various locations.

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Have Questions?

Be sure to read through our FAQS for answers to commonly asked questions. If you don't find the answer you're looking for, our finance department will be happy to help.

How do I manage my recurring gift?

Recurring gifts can be managed through your Pushpay account. You can login here.

Is online giving secure?

Yes, all account information you enter is secure. Our payment provider is level 1 PCI compliant and meets the highest standards of security set by the Payment Card Industry. Once a transaction has been submitted, only the last four digits of your account number are retained; at no point is your full account information visible again.

Are there any hidden charges or fees?

No, not for you. But there are charges for the church. The church pays a percentage fee per transaction for credit and debit cards. Bank account donation (ACH) cost the church less, allowing your gift to have the greatest impact. With either gift though, the dollar amount that you give will be recognized as your donation.

Can I designate my gift to a specific department or ministry?

All of Bethany’s departments and ministries are supported by the general fund. Every dollar given to our general fund is used to support the overall mission of the church.

Where does the money I give to Bethany go?

For a detailed breakdown of how Bethany stewards finances, please email us.

When is the contribution charged to my checking account or debit card?

Transactions usually take two to three business days, so contributions scheduled on Friday through Sunday may not show up on your account until early the following week.

Can I give via credit card?

Yes, however, the church leadership wants to remind donors that giving to the church should be done thoughtfully. Please note that bank fees associated with credit cards are higher than other methods (debit cards or ACH), which reduces the amount received by the church. Bethany encourages givers who struggle to manage credit card debt to offer their tithes and offerings by other means.

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

Nicole Summerville is our Finance Director and she's happy to answer any questions you might have. She can be reached at 206.524.9000, or by emailing our Finance Department.