Ways to Give
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Additional Ways to Give…
CASH DONATIONS
Your check or envelope donation must be delivered to the church by December 31. The church office will not be open December 26 – 27, 2024. Please be sure that your year-end gift is postmarked by December 31 or drop it in the church mailbox, outside Door 1, on or before December 31.
 
MEMORIAL/IN HONOR OF GIFTS
If you would like to make a special gift in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone’s birthday, anniversary, or other special events, you can do so through our online giving. This is a great way to pay tribute to someone who has touched your life in a special way.
 
APPRECIATED PROPERTY
If you have stocks or other investments that have increased in value, instead of selling and paying capital gains taxes, you can contribute the stock directly to the church. This will result in a charitable contribution deduction and may avoid paying capital gains taxes on the increased value. For more information, contact your tax or financial advisor.
 
ESTATE GIFTS
Stewardship may already be an important part of your life. However, each of us has assets that have appreciated (i.e. our homes, stocks, retirement plans, etc.) but have not been included in our regular giving. By naming the Church as a beneficiary in your Will or Trust, you can continue your practice of stewardship at your death.
 
IRA’s
If you need to make a mandatory withdrawal from your IRA based on your age, you may be able to contribute that amount directly to the church without tax consequences. See your tax advisor before making this decision.
 
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY OR CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST
Not everyone is aware that you can contribute and still retain income from the gift for the rest of your life. Charitable Gift Annuities or Charitable Remainder Trusts allow you to receive flexible or guaranteed income, while also receiving a tax benefit. For more information, contact your attorney or financial advisor.
 
DONOR ADVISED FUND
A Donor Advised Fund can be used to maximize your giving and tax deduction, in any one year and still manage the distribution of your gifts. For more information contact your tax or financial advisor or check out our Ministry Partner’s giving fund at cfrministry.org/stewardship.
 
Our ministries are primarily funded by our Tithes & Offerings and requests for designated contributions are kept to a minimum. If you make a designated contribution for a purpose other than those specified, we will make every effort to honor your contribution, but we reserve the right to determine how best to use all contributions to carry out OCC’s mission.