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YOUR GENEROSITY IS CHANGING LIVES

Simple and secure giving. Give one-time or schedule recurring giving using the options below.
MANAGE GIVING
STOCK DONATIONS

Special Instructions for Transfers of Stock / Mutual Funds

  • For transfers to the Boston Church of Christ please have your broker transfer shares to:

    • Fidelity Investments (DTC #0226)

    • Name on the account is the Boston Church of Christ

    • Account #     X10 – 2324

  • Please send an email to Beth Santa Cruz (Email: beth_santacruz@bostoncoc.org), once you have initiated the transfer with the details of the transfer and where the funds will be applied.

  • The value of your donation for tax deduction purposes is based on the value the shares transfer from the donor’s account. You would therefore need to communicate with your broker as to what that value is. IRS regulations do allow the average value of the shares on the date of transfer in the event actual value is not determined.

  • The Church is not required to confirm the value of your donation for tax purposes since, as stated above, the donation is valued when it leaves your account. However, a separate receipt acknowledging your gift will be issued to you when the Church receives the shares in its account.

  • In order for the donation to be at full market value the shares must be held one year by the donor otherwise the value of the donation would revert to the donor’s cost. Please consult with your tax advisor for further clarification, tax advice and information necessary for filing your income taxes.

HELP & FAQs
Check Giving History/Tax Receipt

How to Check Giving History

  1. Click on 'Giving History & Pledges'.

  2. You will be prompted to login.

  3. Fill in the date range that you wish to check.

  4. Click "Apply Filter"

  5. Results will be displayed.

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How to Generate a Contribution Receipt for Tax Purposes

  1. Click on 'Giving History'.

  2. You will be prompted to login.

  3. On the right click the 'Contribution Receipt' Button.

  4. Choose the Date Range (the default is last year).

  5. Click the 'Generate Statement' Button.

  6. You can print from the pop-up window. Depending on which browser you use and how your device is set up, you may find the statement does not display. Check your 'Downloads' folder for the XML file.

How to change my online giving

How to Change Online Giving Profile

  1. Click on 'My Giving Profiles'.

  2. If you are not yet logged in you will be prompted to login.

  3. Choose your Region.

  4. You may have multiple profiles listed under "Current Scheduled Giving". Click the 'Edit' button of the profile that you want to change.

  5. Verify and/or update your contact information.

  6. You can change the schedule at this time if you wish.

  7. Make adjustments to the giving amount and/or fund.

  8. Change the 'Payment Method' if need be. If you are changing banks you should create a new 'Payment Method' then select it to use going forward.

  9. Click 'Next' to review your changes.

  10. Click 'Finish' to complete your changes.

How to give online

How to Give Online

  1. In a browser go to Give.BostonChurch.org

  2. Click on 'Give Now'.

  3. Choose your Region from the list.

  4. You will be prompted to login. If you do not have or do not remember your login credentials, simply create a new account. We will tie any new account to your existing account.

  5. Update your contact information.

  6. If this is a onetime donation, un-check the "Setup Scheduled Gift" box. Otherwise, you will be creating a Scheduled Gift profile.

  7. Give your profile a descriptive name like "Regular Contribution", "Benevolence", etc.

  8. Select the frequency of your gift (Weekly, Monthly, etc.).

  9. Choose a start date.

  10. Fill in the number of payments or simply leave the default "Pay Until Further Notice".

  11. Fill in the amount of your donation next to the fund(s) you want to give to. (See Fund Descriptions from the Help menu). You can make donations to multiple funds at once. If you want to give some donations weekly, and others monthly, you will need to create two profiles.

  12. If you are using a Debit or Credit card, please consider checking the box to cover the 2.2% processing fee; otherwise please use your bank account.

  13. You will need to set up a "Payment Method". This can then be saved for future use. Be sure to give the "Payment Method" a descriptive name.

  14. To set up and ACH from your bank account you will need the ABA number and Account number found on the bottom of your check. If you are using a Money Market or Savings Account, please confirm with your bank that they accept ACH or Auto Withdrawal transactions.

  15. If you choose to use a Debit card, please note that it is treated like a Credit card transaction and we are charged the same fees. If you must use a Debit or Credit card, please consider covering the fees.

  16. Now that the form is complete, hit next to complete the donation.

Fund descriptions

How to Change Online Giving Profile

  1.  Regular Contribution (aka weekly contribution):  These are unrestricted donations that are used to support all the operations of the church at the discretion of church leadership.

  2. Benevolence:  These are restricted donations that are used to meet benevolent needs both within the church as well as outside the church at the discretion of the benevolence committee and church leadership.

  3. Missions: These are restricted donations that are used to spread the gospel all around the world especially in our mission focus area of New England and Europe.
    Capital Campaigns: These are restricted donations that are used to pay off loans and obligations associated with the costs of acquisition and renovation on the properties in Framingham & Arlington.

  4. HOPE-MA: These are restricted donations that are used for HOPE worldwide – Massachusetts to support a variety of programs to meet the needs of the poor and underprivileged.

  5. International Day of Giving:  These are restricted donations that are given to HOPE worldwide, LTD to help support all the work they do both locally, nationally and around the world.

  6. Ocean State Support:  These are restricted donations that are used to further support the planting and operations of the Ocean State Church of Christ in Providence, RI

  7. Metro/Burlington Support:  These are restricted donations that are used to further support the planting and operations of the Burlington Church of Christ in Burlington, VT and the Metro region.

  8. Casco Bay Support:  These are restricted donations that are used to further support the operations of the Casco Bay Church of Christ in Portland, ME

If you have questions that are not answered here please feel free to call Joe Gattozzi at the church office during regular business hours 508-848-2411.

 

The mailing address for the Church Office is:

Boston Church of Christ

214 Concord St

Framinghan, MA 01702

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