GIVING
At First Presbyterian Church, we believe giving is an act of worship, and we contribute cheerfully and regularly to support FPC’s missions and ministries.
However, our gifts do not end with money. Christ asks us to use the gifts we have - our time and talents - for the good of the world around us.
STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGNS
While we still face challenging times in our world, we know that the story continues. As you consider your commitment to support the mission of our church in 2024, be mindful of God’s faithfulness! While we face uncertainty, we can be assured that God’s grace will see us through to new opportunities and new challenges in service to the Kingdom of God.
FINANCIAL GIFTS
Whatever you can commit will help our Session budget our funds wisely.
You can choose a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual amount. For more information contact the church office.
Online donations may be made by credit/debit card, PayPal, or Google Pay account.
Use your bank’s Bill Pay system to make automatic payments to FPC. Use the following information:
Pay to:
First Presbyterian Church
Address:
900 Greensboro Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Send a text to (205) 703-2808
with the dollar amount (e.g. "$10").
If this is your first time giving this way, you will need to fill out a short form with your billing info. After the initial setup, giving is as easy as sending a text message. (Click here for more details on text giving.)
The Shelby Next app lets you access the directory with member addresses, phone numbers, and more - as well as allows you to easily pay your tithe or for an event.
Download the app:
Apple App Store | Google Play Google Play
Watch this video on how to use the app:
Mail payments to:
First Presbyterian Church
900 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Consider donating stocks or including FPC in your will to continue a commitment.
Contact Jackie Joiner in the church office for more details.
Planned Gifts are easy to make and represent a present-day commitment to the long-term future. You can make a lasting impact on our church while achieving tax relief and preserving your assets for the next generation. The option that is best for you will depend on your circumstances.
If you would like to speak to a member of FPC’s Legacy Giving Committee to discuss options, please contact the church office.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA, payable to a qualified charity. QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for the year if certain rules are met.
In addition to the benefits of giving to charity, a QCD excludes the amount donated from your taxable income. Keeping your taxable income lower may reduce the impact to certain tax credits and deductions, including Social Security and Medicare. Funds distributed directly to you in which you direct to the charity do not qualify as a QCD.
QCD requirements:
From the Thornhill Times
Deduction of Charitable Contributions
The deduction of charitable contributions by nonitemizers has expired along with the enhanced deduction of itemized charitable contributions. However, considering charitable contributions for the year remains a viable tax strategy for itemizers, including bunching strategies in which charitable contributions are bunched into every other year in order to exceed the standard deduction in the year that charitable deductions are claimed. Donor-advised funds can assist in the strategy by making it easier to spread out the actual contribution to a particular charity. Donating appreciated stock continues to be a viable strategy for avoiding tax on the appreciated amount.
Qualified charitable distributions from IRAs are available for taxpayers age 70 ½ or older up to $100,000 per year. This removes the distribution from adjusted gross income. A new law change also permits a one-time distribution of up to $50,000 of the qualified charitable distribution to a dual beneficiary trust, such as a charitable remainder trust.
