Annual Giving Statement

Year End Letters:

In accordance with the IRS, all donors contributing over $250.00 receive a written acknowledgment to substantiate their charitable contribution.  The written acknowledgement is to be accompanied by a Year End Letter reviewing the year and thanking donors for their participation in the vision.  Letters must be postmarked by January 31st.  

Giving statements are generated through PCO Giving

Sample Letter accompanying the Annual Giving Statement:

Dear [Use mail merge function in software to personalize],

We thank God for you! Your gifts to Tree of Life Open Bible Church throughout [year] are gratefully acknowledged.

Because of your contributions, our congregation has been able to support the work of Jesus Christ with local and regional impact. [Briefly mention some examples of what the church was able to do in missions and ministry during the previous year.]

Here is an itemized statement of your contributions for [year], according to our records. If you have any concerns about the accuracy of this information, please contact carmen@GodLovesBrookline.com.

For income tax purposes, it is important for us to state here that you did not receive any goods or services in return for any of these contributions other than intangible religious benefits. You made these gifts out of your own generosity and commitment to Jesus Christ.

Once again, thank you for your generous commitment to helping us create a Spirit-led, authentic, multi-generational, worshiping community that has local and regional impact for the Kingdom of God.

Sincerely,

Tree of Life Open Bible Church

4125310590 carmen@GodLovesBrookline.com

Tax ID: 20-3566458