A Gift Freely Given? When an elderly woman named the church a beneficiary to her estate, her family sued for undue influence. How to protect the validity of donor gifts. Richard R. Hammar
Following the Rules for Love Gifts Love gifts are a natural expression of love within the Church. But following IRS rules is key. Frank Sommerville
IRS Inches Closer to Church Inquiry Criteria Agency also issues guidance on disregarded SMLLCs. Michael E. Batts
Raising Money from Millennials at Church Sending the right message to a generation that wants to give. Kevin A. Miller
The Zero-Percent Solution The only time a church mortgage gives any cause to celebrate is when it’s burned.
When the Bank Says No Rejection is no fun under any circumstance. It can be especially disheartening for a church Veronica Abney
Finding the Funding Oasis Getting the money for a building project during a financial drought. Lee A. Dean
Finding Grants for Church Building Campaigns Are there corporate or foundation grants available to fund your church building campaign? There may Joy Skjegstad
Q&A: Receipts for Fundraising Events Can our church provide receipts for food and monetary donations at fundraising events? Elaine L. Sommerville
Q&A: Charging Money for Special Events Can we set a ticket price for a church concert? Elaine L. Sommerville
I Want My Money Back What to do when donors ask for a refund of their designated contributions. Richard R. Hammar
Finding Grant Funds Grants and gifts might help outreach efforts but there are catches. Joy Skjegstad
Tips for Charitable Giving IRS issues new guidance on IRAs, noncash and cash donations. Richard R. Hammar
Defending Against Claims of Discrimination Why financial misconduct defense trumped sexual harassment claim in NC case. Richard R. Hammar
Enforcing Designated Gifts to Charity Court rules church and school lack standing to enforce a charitable trust. Richard R. Hammar
Tax Court Denies Pilot’s Charitable Contribution Pilot had claimed significant contributions as an anonymous donor. Richard R. Hammar
Your Finance Questions, June 2008 Question. I dropped a number of charitable contributions in the mail on December 31, 2007.
Q&A: Inspecting Church Contribution Records Can pastors and board members review what people give? Richard R. Hammar