FAQs
Are there fees?
All EFT donations have a fee attached - EFTs from bank have a minimal charge, credit card payments have a % charge. For more information, please visit this PCO Giving Support Page.
May I make non-cash donations?
Here are a few non-cash options to consider:
- Stocks and mutual funds: The big advantage of stock donations is that you can receive a tax deduction for the fair market value of your securities at the time of the donation, and you will not pay capital gains tax on the difference between your cost and the fair market value. Contact your broker for a transfer authorization form, send a copy to your broker to authorize the transfer, and send a copy to the church letting us know how you want the funds applied. If you are looking for a recommendation, the Evangelical Free Church stock option is most convenient for all. They sell the stock immediately and send the cash to us without fees or extra paperwork. Specific info can be found at https://www.efca.org/give. Prairie Hill should be listed as the ministry designation.
- Charitable Trusts and Donor-Advised Funds: If you would like to donate to Prairie Hill from these types of accounts, please request a Charitable Trust or DAF representative to send your donation to Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church, 17200 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55346. Make sure your representative includes your name and designation with the donation.
- Retirement Accounts: If you are 70 ½ years or older, you may give a portion of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) directly to Prairie Hill as a Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD). Your QCD donation will not be taxed when it is sent directly to a charity.
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- Other giving options include life insurance, retirement assets, and bequests.
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Prairie Hill’s financial accountability?
The church is committed to honoring God’s provision by exercising wise and faithful stewardship. We employ ethical business practices and full accountability to ensure our financial integrity remains above reproach.
We accomplish this through a system of internal controls and budgeting and reporting processes. Our budget is approved annually by our church members.
How late in the year may I make a donation and still receive a credit for this year's taxes?
Per IRS regulations, contributions for each year must be received or postmarked by December 31 of that year in order to receive donation credit for that year's tax purposes. Please submit your online, mailed, or in-person donation accordingly.
