Stewardship begins with the understanding that everything we have is a gift from the Lord…our time, our talents, and our financial resources. Simply stated, Biblical stewardship means God’s ownership and our partnership. Your generous contributions help fund the collective initiatives of FEC and are immensely appreciated.

To support FEC initiatives or contribute to the new building:

To support our international initiatives and workers:

To support our national (US) church plant initiatives:

If you have any trouble, our office is ready to help.  Please call our Administrative Department at (260) 423-3649 or email giving@fecministries.org.

You may also establish your online giving schedules via our new smartphone app – available in the iTunes & Google Play app stores.  Search “FEC Ministries” and download to get started.

Give Online
One-time & Recurring donations can be made on FEC’s website:

  • Through FEC’s online giving page with Push Pay you can make a secure donation while also having the option of creating your personal profile/log-in and manage any changes to your donation frequency.
  • Choose either FEC International for international work, FEC National for national church planting,  or FEC Office for other general support initiatives.
  • Enter your giving amount, search for desired initiative to support in the drop down box based on the selection above, complete the other information.
  • Click “Next”
  • Select your payment method and enter your payment information.
  • Click Submit when finished.

**If you desire to set up recurring donations for multiple initiatives, each one must be separately set up.  If you have issues, our office is ready to help you.**

Please be aware:

  • Some of our international families work in sensitive areas of the world; consequently, not all FEC workers full names are included in the search.
  • Please be aware that the credit card company takes 4 to 4.5% for their fees.  Note: these fees are covered by the FEC Office so that your full donation amount reaches your desired initiative.
  • You may also choose to give through electronic check by selecting that giving option on our online giving form.
  • Giving online will automatically sign you up to receive the FEC email newsletter; if you do not wish to receive the newsletter, scroll to the bottom of the email and click, “Unsubscribe.”

Give by Mail
Please make your check payable to “FEC” or “Fellowship of Evangelical Churches” and mail to:

6535 Maplecrest Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

To support a specific ministry, include a note stating the name of the ministry, project, or international worker and the amount you are giving.

Online Giving through your Bank Account
Many of us have discovered the ease of paying our bills through electronic bill pay. Just as you can pay your light bill through bill pay you can also give in the same manner. If you wish to give by electronic bill pay, please observe the following:

Checks should be payable to “FEC” or “Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.”  To support a specific ministry, include a note stating the name of the ministry, project, or international worker and the amount you are giving.

If the check comes from a banking center, and does not include your name and return address, the “account” line should be your name, followed by the international worker’s name. For example: Account: J Austin for M Watson. Your donor number can be found on any receipt.

If you need assistance, please call FEC at (260) 423-3649 or send us an email at giving@fecministries.org.

Giving Stock, Mutual Funds or Other Potential Assets

Good stewardship includes wise planning. Wise planning allows people to give more to the Lord’s work. Those who own securities and who want to make substantial gifts to any of FEC’s ministries have a number of ways to help.

If you have securities with long-term capital gains, US tax law allows donors to give appreciated securities and deduct the full market value as a charitable contribution. FEC can sell the securities without paying capital gains taxes.

If the securities are now worth less than you paid for them, the wise thing to do is sell the securities and give the cash. This allows you to claim the loss on your taxes and then to deduct the amount of the gift as a charitable deduction if you itemize.

If you would like to make a donation to FEC by giving stock, mutual funds, or other assets please contact FEC’s Administrative Department. Please give us your name, stock information and donor ID (if you have one) as well as the designation of the gift so that your stock contribution can be processed correctly.

If you need assistance, please call FEC at (260) 423-3649 or send us an email at: giving@fecministries.org.

Wills and Trusts – Planned Giving

FEC has partnered with CSF (Christian Service Foundation), FECs financial arm, to help you with any estate planning needs. Whether you would like to leave a gift to FEC in your will or give an annuity, CSF can help you utilize the resources God has given you. Call the FEC Office to learn more about giving through wills and trusts.

Other CSF Services benefiting FEC

In 1949, the Christian Service Foundation was founded. CSF helps individuals make charitable contributions to local FEC churches, to FEC and to other FEC affiliate corporations.

CSF can help create and manage Donor Advised Funds, Differed Gift Arrangements, Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Trusts.

If you need assistance, please call FEC at (260) 423-3649, or send us an email at: giving@fecministries.org.

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match charitable gifts given by their employees, sometimes more than doubling your contribution. Check your company’s policy to see if they have a matching program.

Please note that some companies exclude matching contributions for “religious purposes.”

Principles & Policies for Tax Deductible Donations to Fellowship of Evangelical Churches, Inc. (“FEC”)

Principles
To maximize the positive impact of FEC’s ministry accomplished with all donations.
To be knowledgeable of, and adequately compliant with, IRS rules and regulations, and known best practices to support the tax deductibility of donations entrusted to FEC by donors.
To consider restrictions and preferences expressed by donors to the extent allowable and practicable.
Policies

Standard Statement and Reference. The following statement will be used on all relevant FEC Donations and Fundraising Materials: The religious activities of FEC are the basis for its tax-exempt status and the basis for allowing tax deductions to donors. No goods or services are provided in exchange for the gift(s) other than intangible religious benefits.

Qualified Charity. FEC is a non-profit corporation and has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be tax-exempt as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Unrestricted and Restricted Donations. FEC gratefully accepts contributions to support our overall ministry and also recognizes the desire by some donors for FEC to restrict the use of their donations to specified purposes, such as particular mission trips, staff support, relief efforts, or other important causes. Restricted donations are used to support the purpose for which they were originally intended until that purpose has been satisfied, after which any excess funds are used for other purposes consistent with FEC’s ministry.

Designated Gifts. The religious activities of the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches are the basis for its tax-exempt status under Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as the basis for allowing tax deductions to donors for the gifts to FEC. Significant problems can arise, however, for FEC and its donors in connection with so-called “designated gifts.” Specifically, funds donated to FEC with the restriction from the donor that such funds be used for the benefit of a private individual (even if that individual is engaged in religious activities, such as a missionary) are not deductible and should not be accepted by FEC. In these situations, FEC does not have the required “control and discretion” over the use of the funds. In order to comply with these principles (and hopefully avoid problems for FEC and its contributors), the General Board of FEC has adopted the following guidelines:

Gifts which are intended to go to another charitable organization including FEC affiliates should not be given to FEC. Such gifts should be made directly to the other charitable organization rather than using FEC as a “conduit.”

From time to time, the General Board may designate a specific fund for a specific charitable purpose. In these situations, gifts designated for the specific fund or individual faith-supported Christian worker are encouraged.

Gifts designated for a category or person included in the FEC budget will be applied to the budgeted amount.

Gifts for specific individuals should be avoided. In situations where a name appears in regard to a gift, unless clearly designated otherwise, such gift will be accepted with the understanding that the donor was making a non-binding suggestion only. Such gifts will be utilized as the FEC General Board deems advisable (exercising its discretion and control) and not necessarily as suggested by the donor.

Gifts that are clearly designated for and limited to the benefit of a particular individual (such as when the gift is accompanied by notations like “use for,” “funds for,” “only for,” “limited to,” etc. a specific fund or individual) cannot be accepted and will be returned to the donor.

Gifts designated for specific individuals and designated as “Christmas” or “birthday,” etc. will be passed directly to the designated individual, but no receipt will be issued.

Donations Irrevocable When Made. Tax deductible contributions must be irrevocable; therefore, all donations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Reporting to Donors. Donors will receive acknowledgements during the year confirming the amounts, donation accounts and date of gift, as well as calendar year-end tax receipts documenting such gifts as deductible contributions for income tax purposes in the United States. Each donor is advised to consult your personal income tax advisor for the applicability of such contributions in your own circumstances.

Tax Deductions for Short-Term Trip Payments. It is not unusual for missions organizations to not provide tax receipts for very short-term trips (such as a week or less) where a church or an individual makes payments for the missions organization to lead the trip and to pay a certain portion of the expenses, but with the participant or participating church paying certain of the expenses directly such as airfares or other transportation costs. FEC and reputable authorities believe, however, that individual taxpayers should be able to take tax deductions for payments to FEC for their participation in such trips because we lead them in a manner to be consistent with our tax-exempt purposes. Also, we believe a taxpayer may claim a charitable contribution deduction for travel expenses necessarily incurred directly by them while away from home performing charitable services in connection with such FEC trips if there is no significant element of personal pleasure, recreation, or vacation in such travel. The deduction should not be denied simply because the taxpayer enjoys providing such services. Therefore, FEC will provide calendar year-end receipts for payments made to FEC by such donor/participants. Obviously, FEC does not have information related to payments made directly by participants and cannot provide either tax receipts or information regarding any element of personal pleasure, recreation, or vacation related to such payments made directly by participants.

Can I manage my own credit card giving online?
Yes; in order to make an online donation through FEC’s giving page with Push Pay, a username and password are created. To get started please click here. Once you log in you can make any of the necessary changes.

Are there any fees when I give by credit card?
Yes, the credit card company takes between 2 to 3% of every debit and credit card contribution; however, the FEC Office covers those fees such that your desired recipient receives your full donated amount.

Is there any difference between using my credit card, debit card or electronic check?
Yes, 3% on credit card, 2% on debit card, and 1% on ACH. To give online without any fees, set up an online bill pay directly to FEC through your bank.

I would like a change to my credit card contribution – how do I do that?
Simply log in to your online account to view and edit your contribution. If you do not have an account, please call the Administrative Department at (260) 423-3649 and we would be happy to make your changes for you over the phone.

I can’t find my missionary or church planter name – how do I make sure my gift gets to them?
Some of our missionaries work in sensitive areas of the world, so their full names are not listed.  Or, the church plant is listed differently than what you may be searching.  You may contact FEC’s Administrative Department for further information by emailing giving@fecministries.org or calling (260) 423-3649.  Our team is ready to serve you.

How do I update my contact information?
You may contact FEC’s Administrative Department by email at giving@fecministries.org or call (260)423-3649.

Are gifts tax deductible? Will I get a receipt?
FEC is a tax exempt nonprofit organization under 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code; we are qualified to receive tax deductible donations and all donations to us are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. A tax-deductible receipt is sent for each donation we receive. When you receive a paper receipt, you may use the bottom portion to send in another gift.

Why did I stop receiving receipts?
Receipts are issued for each donation. If no further donations are made, no further receipts are issued. We do not send reminders. If you make online donations, you are sent an email receipt.  If you receive paper receipts, the contribution may have been posted incorrectly, or the receipt may have been lost in the mail. For an incorrect posting, we will make the correction and issue a corrected receipt to you. You may contact FEC’s Administrative Department by email at giving@fecministries.org or call (260) 423-3649 and request the re-issue of a duplicate receipt.

What if I don’t want receipts and just want an annual statement?
The Principles and Policies for Tax Deductible Donations for FEC states “Donors will receive acknowledgements during the year confirming the amounts, donation accounts and date of gift, as well as calendar year-end tax receipts documenting such gifts as deductible contributions for income tax purposes in the United States.” Contact FEC’s Administrative Department by email at giving@fecministries.org or toll free at (260) 423-3649, and we will arrange to stop automatic receipts and just send a statement around the end of January for your tax preparation.

I received my receipt, but in the envelope was a receipt belonging to someone else.
Once in a while the stuffing/sealing machine hiccups and does this – maybe once or twice a year out of thousands of receipts. Let us know about the extra receipt and we will reprint it and send it to the correct donor. Then please destroy the receipt received in error. 

Giving Stock FAQs

How do I give shares of stock to FEC?
If you are working through a brokerage firm, start the process with them. Your contact will work with FEC’s financial affiliate, Christian Service Foundation (CSF) and together they will continue the process.  Contact FEC’s Administrative Department by email at giving@fecministries.org or toll free at (260) 423-3649 to start the process on our end.

What do I do with that form I downloaded or was sent?
Please complete the form and return it to FEC. You can email it to giving@fecministries.org or mail it to:

FEC Administrative Department
6535 Maplecrest Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

When should I send back the stock form?
Before the transfer of stock to CSF occurs and as soon as you have filled in the information it requests.

Can I send my paper stock certificates?
Yes, but it can be more complicated as there are documents necessary to process and sell the stock. Just mail the stock power separately from the actual Stock certificate and include tracking numbers for your protection and document security. It is best to call and speak with our Administrative Department before sending the documents to FEC. 

Giving Online FAQs

Can I manage my own credit card giving online?
Yes; in order to make an online donation through FEC’s giving page, a username and password are created. To login and access your profile, please click here. Once you login you can make any of the necessary changes.

Are there any fees when I give by credit card?
Yes, the credit card company takes between 2 to 3% of every debit and credit card contribution, respectively.  However, please note that our FEC Office covers these fees to ensure your full donation is received by the initiative.

Is there any difference between using my credit card, debit card or electronic check?
Yes, 3% on credit card, 2% on debit card, and 1% on ACH. To give online without any fees, set up an online bill pay directly to FEC through your bank.

I would like a change to my credit card contribution – how do I do that?
Simply log in to your online account to view and edit your contribution. If you do not have an account, please call the Administrative Department at (260) 423-3649 and we would be happy to make your changes for you over the phone.

I can’t find my missionary’s name or church planter listed – how do I make sure my gift gets to them?
Some of our missionaries work in sensitive areas of the world, so their full names are not listed. Or, the church plant is listed differently than what you may be searching.  You may contact FEC’s Administrative Department by email at giving@fecministries.org or call (260) 423-3649 for further information. 

Wills and Trusts – Planned Giving FAQ

I would like to update my will/estate, do you have any references for someone who could help me?
Yes, FEC has partnered with Christian Service Foundation (CSF). They are happy to review your estate documents and come up with a plan that is right for you. You may contact FEC’s Administrative Department by email at giving@fecministries.org or call (260) 423-3649 for further information.