We support our church by our prayers, our gifts, and our service.
Each of us determines what we can give knowing the church like our own home requires money to pay the bills. We all have different family situations for giving and every gift is valuable and equal to God.
Cash and personal checks are welcome, with envelopes provided in the pews. Please note how you wish your gift designated. It is easy to set up Online Banking with your bank, using their online service for your DMUMC offerings. There is typically no cost for this service
Mailing address for donations: P. O. Box 98746, Des Moines, WA 98198
Online Giving through website with Gyve
2024 Finance Campaign
(Stewardship Letter)
pledge card
Mail Pledges to:
Des Moines United Methodist Church
P. O. Box 98746
Des Moines, WA 98198-0746
With any donation made to the church, please be sure to notify the Financial Secretary in the church office how you want the proceeds distributed, if it is an annual gift that needs to be pro-rated during the year, if it is a one-time gift, etc.
IRA Charitable Contributions
For those over the age of 72, Congress has made permanent the opportunity to make a charitable gift from an IRA plan directly to Des Moines United Methodist Church as an outright gift. The check must be made out directly to the church by the broker or bank holding the IRA. One can transfer up to $100,000 per year to charitable causes. Your IRA transfer to the church generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction for you, but comes right off of page 1 of your tax return. Note: In March of 2020, the CARES Act waived RMDs for the 2020 calendar year.
CONTACT YOUR TAX ADVISOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT MAKING A CHARITABLE GIFT FROM YOUR IRA.
Giving Appreciated Stock
This option allows you to donate appreciated stock to the church. It is in your best interest to use only appreciated securities to save on paying taxes on the capital gains. This transfer of stock eliminates the capital gains tax which would occur if the stock were sold by you and the proceeds after taxes given to the church.
Call your brokerage company for their forms and instructions. Also complete the form from the Faith Foundation or call them (800-488-4179) and discuss the stock to be transferred and any questions you might have. It is important the Foundation know where to send the proceeds. They can provide additional information such as Account Number and DTC Transfer Number.
The Foundation authorizes sale of stock and will transfer the proceeds to the Des Moines United Methodist Church. You will be notified by letter of the amount of sale, sales fee, and the proceeds given to the church. This letter will be the proof for tax files.
CONTACT YOUR TAX ADVISOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR DECISION TO GIVE AWAY STOCK. THIS IS SIMPLY AN EXPLANATION OF THE PROCEDURE FOR OUR CHURCH.
Permanent Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund is established for the purpose of providing members and friends the opportunity to make charitable gifts to Des Moines United Methodist Church. The Fund becomes a permanent endowment of financial support and a living memorial.
The Endowment Fund is intended for purposes that are not a part of the church’s established programs. These programs are funded through the annual operating budget and the regular giving of its members.