Ways to Give

FAQs

If you have questions about sending contributions to support specific ministries or missionaries, review the frequently asked questions (FAQ) .

Automatic monthly donations via credit card

Simply download this form if you would like to make an ongoing monthly donation using your credit card.

Automatic monthly donations via EFT from your bank account

It’s easy! Save time and trouble through electronic funds transfer. The first automatic deduction from your bank account will occur in about four to five weeks. Donor Services will send confirmation of your enrollment in this monthly plan and note the date of the first deduction. From then on, everything is automatic! A record of the deduction will appear on your monthly bank statement. You can stop or change your monthly deduction at any time. The Automatic Monthly Donor brochure helps you get started, or contact Donor Services.

Check and cash donations

If you would like to send your gift via mail, please enclose the EFCA donation form and mail it with your check made out to the "EFCA" to:

EFCA
Attn: Donor Services
901 East 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420-1300

For tax, record keeping, and security purposes, cash contributions should be made by check. Please do not send cash through the mail.

Credit card donations

This is a convenient way to give to the EFCA. However, please note that 2-3% of your gift is deducted by the credit card company for their processing fee and never reaches the EFCA.

For regular funding partners, we recommend using personal checks or automatic bank withdrawal to ensure that your entire gift goes toward kingdom work. You can make a gift online via credit card, or contact Donor Services at (800) 745-2202, ext. 482.

Home/Real estate

Real estate can be a practical and beneficial gift. Gifts of real estate (homes, farms, and other real estate assets) can complement your overall plan, enhance your security now and in the future and honor the Lord. If you would like to give in this way, please contact Lanny Harris at (800) 995-8578.

Memorial gifts

A memorial gift, while expressing honor for a loved one, becomes a meaningful way to offer a gift of lasting worth. Mail in your memorial gift to:

EFCA
901 East 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420

Retirement accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), many pension plans, and other retirement plans may be utilized for charitable giving through effective gift and estate planning. These plans may provide estate tax benefits. If you would like to give in this way, please contact Lanny Harris at (800) 995-8578.

Stock

Shares of publicly traded stocks can be easily gifted to the EFCA, and many donors choose to support our ministries or missionaries with gifts of appreciated stock. You can save capital gains tax and may secure other attractive benefits. If you are interested in making a gift this way, consider these instructions.

Mutual fund shares

Contact us regarding the process to transfer shares of "appreciated" mutual fund shares. Each fund family has a differing process required to transfer shares directly. Allow us to walk you through the process to provide for ministry while saving capital gains taxes.

Donor advised funds

Donor advised funds allow you to donate cash, stock or other approved assets to a special charitable account, claim a charitable deduction to save taxes, and then later recommend the ministries and charities to support. Consider this effective family foundation substitute for gifts of $5,000 or more. If you would like to give in this way, please contact Lanny Harris at (800) 995-8578.

Donor services

EFCA Donor Services
901 East 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420-1300
Toll free: (800) 745-2202
Direct: (952) 853-8434