Donor
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my gifts tax deductible?
Am I acknowledged for my gift?
How can I designate my gift towards a specific project or ministry need?
Can I designate my gift to cover the fees for a specific student?
Can I remain anonymous?
What are the most pressing needs of the Ministry?
How can I change my monthly giving amount?
How can I make a donation to Pure Life Ministries from Canada? How can I determine the current exchange rate?
Is this a secure site?
How can I request the Pure Life Newsletter?
Can I receive just the newsletter (no appeals)?
Are we able to visit the ministry?
What are your office hours?
Are you audited?
How can I be removed from your mailing list?
Are my gifts tax deductible?
Most gifts to Pure Life Ministries are deductible as donations to a 501(c)(3) religious organization. For specific information regarding the deductibility of your specific type of gift, please refer to IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions or contact our Donor Relations Office directly at 888.740.8828. In some cases, we may suggest that you contact your tax and/or financial advisor.
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Am I acknowledged for my gift?
Yes. As a matter of good stewardship, we strive to provide accurate and timely receipts for every gift we receive. If you ever have any question regarding a receipt or posting of a gift to your account, please contact our Donor Relations Office directly at 888.740.8828.
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How can I designate my gift towards a specific project or ministry need?
The easiest way to designate your gift to a specific project or ministry need is to make your gift online by going directly to our online giving center to make a One-Time Gift or to set up a Recurring Monthly Gift. During that easy and secure process you will be given the option to make a specific designation. If you choose to mail your gift, you can write your designation on the memo line of your check or on the response form provided with the mail you received from us.
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Can I designate my gift to cover the fees for a specific student?
No. Gifts to the Ministry cannot be designated to cover the expenses of any individual student. However, you can designate your gift to the Scholarship Fund which is used at the discretion of the Live-In Program Director to assist students who are experiencing financial hardships. In addition, you may send a payment to cover the fees of a specific student directly to our Accounting Department. Those payments are not tax deductible, are not recorded in your Donor account, and a gift receipt will not be provided.
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Can I remain anonymous?
Yes. Your giving history is confidential and is only available to those involved in the processing of gifts/receipts and the senior Ministry leadership. We sometimes receive requests that gifts remain anonymous even from the Ministry leadership, and we would be glad to honor that request.
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What are the most pressing needs of the Ministry?
Please see our list of Current Projects and Needs.
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How can I change my monthly giving amount?
If you are currently enrolled in our EZ-Giving Program or have an active pledge, you can change your monthly charge or checking account debit amount and/or date by contacting our Donor Relations Office directly at 888.740.8828.
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How can I make a donation to Pure Life Ministries from Canada? How can I determine the current exchange rate?
Canadians can make gifts to Pure Life Ministries by check, credit card or checking account debit. Please be aware that gifts are processed in US dollars.However, you will not be able to claim that gift as a charitable contribution for tax purposes. Additional information regarding charitable giving in Canada is available from the Canadian Revenue Agency.
The current exchange rates can be found at x-rates.com.
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Is this a secure site?
Yes. When you make online donations, your information is captured and stored using the safest Internet technology available: SSL - Secure Socket Layer. The SSL protocol is the web standard for encrypting communications between users and websites. Data sent via a SSL connection is protected by “encryption,” a mechanism that prevents eavesdropping and tampering with any transmitted data.
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How can I request the Pure Life Newsletter?
The printed version of the Pure Life Newsletter is only mailed to our active ministry partners and alumni of our counseling programs. However, the current edition of the Pure Life Newsletter is available for viewing online.
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Can I receive just the newsletter (no appeals)?
Because our appeal and other special mailings serve as an important way to keep our ministry partners updated regarding special events and current needs of the Ministry, we do not offer that option.
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Are we able to visit the ministry?
We would be glad to coordinate a tour of our facilities for you. However, because of the nature of our Ministry, prior arrangements must be made and certain times and/or dates may not be available. Please contact the Donor Relations Office directly at 888.740.8828 for more information or to arrange a tour in advance of your arrival.
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What are your office hours?
Our normal office hours are Monday – Friday, 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM. We close at 5:00 PM on Thursday and 5:30 PM on Friday. We are closed on major holidays as well as the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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Are you audited?
Pure Life Ministries submits financial data to an independent accounting firm which prepares our annual Financial Statements. The Ministry does not submit those statements for independent audit due to the cost involved. Our most recent Financial Statement and Year in Review Summary are available for review online.
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How can I be removed from your mailing list?
Please contact our Donor Relations Office directly at 888.740.8828.
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