Giving
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Matthew 6:21
Ways To Give
Give Online
Giving online is a simple and secure way to support the mission and ministry of our church. Every gift, big or small, helps us spread hope, love, and the message of Jesus. Thank you for partnering with us to make an impact!
Give In Person
Mail A Check
Make checks payable to Family Church.
Our mailing address is:
Attention: Finance Department
1450 Winterberry Drive
Marco Island, FL 34145
Our mailing address is:
Attention: Finance Department
1450 Winterberry Drive
Marco Island, FL 34145
Best Way to Give Electronically
The chart below shows the processing fee associated with each method of giving.
Other Ways to Give
Estate Planning
You may designate First Baptist Church of Marco Island, Inc. to receive all or a portion of your estate after your lifetime. This type of giving may be accomplished through:
Will or Trust
You can name First Baptist Church of Marco Island, Inc. in your will or trust as a beneficiary, and your estate may receive an income tax deduction for the value of your bequest. Consult with your estate planning attorney and your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm benefits.
Retirement Accounts
You can name First Baptist Church of Marco Island, Inc. as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement plans. Any amounts remaining in your plan, free of income and estate tax, will transfer to Family Church. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Life Insurance
You can simply name First Baptist Church of Marco Island, Inc. as beneficiary of part or all of your life insurance policy. You can also choose to make Family Church the owner of a life insurance policy that is no longer needed. When the Family Church is made owner, you may receive a tax deduction for the amount of premiums you continue paying each year. If the policy is whole life, you may receive an immediate tax deduction for the cash value amount. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Will or Trust
You can name First Baptist Church of Marco Island, Inc. in your will or trust as a beneficiary, and your estate may receive an income tax deduction for the value of your bequest. Consult with your estate planning attorney and your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm benefits.
Retirement Accounts
You can name First Baptist Church of Marco Island, Inc. as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement plans. Any amounts remaining in your plan, free of income and estate tax, will transfer to Family Church. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Life Insurance
You can simply name First Baptist Church of Marco Island, Inc. as beneficiary of part or all of your life insurance policy. You can also choose to make Family Church the owner of a life insurance policy that is no longer needed. When the Family Church is made owner, you may receive a tax deduction for the amount of premiums you continue paying each year. If the policy is whole life, you may receive an immediate tax deduction for the cash value amount. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Stocks and Mutual Funds
Giving appreciated stocks and mutual funds is a great way to maximize your giving because you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the full fair market value of securities you transfer that you’ve held for at least one year. In addition, you pay no capital gains tax on the difference between your cost and the fair market value. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
How to Give
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are over 70-1/2 years old, then you may distribute directly from your IRA to Family Church up to $108,000 and exclude the contributed amount from your gross income for tax purposes. This amount can be counted towards the IRA’s annual required minimum distribution. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Here are a few articles that explain the process:
How to Give
- To improve efficiency, Family Church has partnered with Edward Jones to process gifts of marketable securities, such as stocks, mutual funds, or bonds, directly.
- If you’d like to give a stock, mutual fund, bond, or marketable security gift, please follow these instructions.
- If you are interested in giving restricted securities, stock options, or matching gifts from your employer, please contact Bob Weigel or call (239) 970-8100.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are over 70-1/2 years old, then you may distribute directly from your IRA to Family Church up to $108,000 and exclude the contributed amount from your gross income for tax purposes. This amount can be counted towards the IRA’s annual required minimum distribution. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Here are a few articles that explain the process: