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You’ve got questions huh?

A few others have asked some questions and since we know that finances can be a touchy subject, we want to try and answer any questions that you may have. If your question is not answered on this page, please be sure to contact us.

Do I have to give through Bethany?

No, you do not have to give through Bethany. You may send checks directly to Rachel or I. Unfortunately though, we can not give you a receipt for your taxes. Bethany however does issue reciepts.

If I give through Bethany, do they take a percentage of the money?

No, Bethany does not take a percentage. They do charge an administrative fee of $300. This is substantially lower than what most missions charge to handle the finances, and they do an incredible job. Every month, they give each missionary a detailed spread sheet of who pledged what, who gave what and when they gave it. They help to ensure that the money is in place in a timely fashion. And, they facilitate on-line giving with a credit card and direct deposit, making giving easier. Normally, an agency would charge around 10% for this service. The $300 works out to well under 5%. We also paid $180 to Adventive in Canada. They will be handling our Candadian donors so that they too can write off their gifts.

Are my donations tax deductable?

Yes! As written above, as long as they are given through Bethany (or Adventive for Canadians) they are tax-deductable.

If I set up direct deposit, or automatic online giving using a credit card when will it stop?

It will automatically stop when we return. I double checked this with the finance department and told them that payments are to stop in October of 2006. If we should decide to continue there past then, we would contact you and make that known and then you would have the option of continuing or not. You are able to stop your payment at any time by emailing joyce.haase@bethanyinternational.org and letting her know.

What does your budget look like?

Well… I’m glad you asked! Click here and I’ll show you: The budget