by Linda
(FL)
If someone is donating funds to the church to go to a particular ministry, is that tax-deductible? This particular ministry is not affiliated with the church, meaning they only use the church's facilities. I'm thinking that if the ministry is 501(c)(3), it would be tax-deductible, but if they are not, would it not be tax-deductible?
Thanks!
4Comments
Ministry Specific
AAnonymous
I would think that if you are giving to a specific ministry, that ministry would give you a receipt.
This would have nothing to do with the church or facility they meet in.
See their leadership for the receipt.
This would have nothing to do with the church or facility they meet in.
See their leadership for the receipt.
Agree with previous answer. . .
LLewis in NC
For example the girl and boy scouts use our church facility, but if I donate to them, they provide the receipt to me for tax purposes.
designated funds
MML
Our church had a family that gave x amount of dollars specifically designated for two churches in Canada. Do I need to report/include these funds in their year in tithing/designated funds statement? Thank you.
Designated Contributions
VVickey
Since it is not designated to an individual and the church has agreed to handle the "pass thru" donation by accepting the donation and sending a church check on to the 2 Canadian churches … then the donation should be recorded in your church’s donor contribution records and proper "giving" receipts issued.