WAYS TO GIVE
Thank you for considering how you can contribute to the ongoing local and global ministries of Calvary Church.
Contributions can be made to Calvary by:
- Giving of your time by serving on a volunteer team. Explore opportunities at CalvaryLife.org/Serve
- Donating Securely Online at CalvaryLife.org/Give (by Electronic Check or Credit Card)
- Text (888) 673-1948 with "Give 100" using the amount you want to donate and then follow the reply prompts. Consider saving the number in your contacts for future use.
- Giving in person at one of the weekly worship services
- Mailing a Check to Calvary at 1010 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Drop off your donation to the Church Office during the week (upstairs in the Worship Center)
creative non-cash ways to give:
- Financial instruments (i.e. stocks, bonds)
- Real property (i.e. land, homes)
- Personal property (i.e. vehicles)
- Services performed by a specialist (i.e. electrician, teacher)
- Other non-financial assets (i.e. carpet, furniture)
- Promises to give in the future (i.e. outlined in trusts, wills)
Donations can be designated for various funds:
- General Church Ministry – Supports the ongoing ministries of Calvary Church unless otherwise specified by another fund below.
- Reach Missions – Be part of reaching neighbors & nations by supporting our Calvary Global Partners and strategic Partnership Projects
- Building Fund – Contribute to the stewardship of Calvary's campus as a resource for ministry.
- Emergency Needs Fund – Assists those in our church and community who are having current financial difficulty.
- Camp Scholarships – Supports our children and students who cannot afford to go to camp.
- Adoption Fund – Supports families in our church who choose to adopt or care for orphans.
More on Creative Ways to Give
Stock Gifts
- Gifts of property (such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds) that have increased in value since you have owned them can result in extra tax savings, which allows your money to go further for ministry.
- If you have held such assets for longer than a year, you can give them to Calvary and deduct the entire market value from your taxable income. In addition to regular tax savings, capital gains tax is not due on assets given to charity. This additional tax savings is the greatest on assets that have increased the most in value and would result in the greatest capital gains, if sold.
- Calvary will help you facilitate a stock transfer anytime into our brokerage account. If the stock has depreciated in value from its base purchase value, the best step is to sell it, deduct the loss on your taxes, and make a tax-deductible, charitable donation of the proceeds.
Qualified IRA Charitable Gifts
- A donor age 70 1/2 or older may give up to $100,000 from a traditional IRA to a qualified public charity.
- The gift will not be included in the donor’s taxable income and can qualify for the donor’s required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
- Check with your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.
Estate Giving
- Calvary has benefited greatly from people who choose to leave a financial gift to Calvary’s ministries in their estate plan.
- More than 70% of people don't have a will or living trust and we encourage you to finish well as a good steward to protect your family from unnecessary taxes, probate costs, ensure your desires are met and help to benefit the cause for Christ.
- For additional resources contact Michael Welles and see list of upcoming financial classes at calvarylife.org/generous
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Pastor Michael Welles at or 714-550-2313 for additional information on any of these giving areas. Your accountant/tax advisor can also provide you with information specific to your needs.
We strive to be good stewards of all God provides for Calvary’s local and global ministry. In addition to our annual audit process and ongoing oversight by our team of Trustees, we are also members of the