Give

Consider the benefits of knowing your gifts to the church are automatically handled each month. You can even take advantage of your credit card award programs as you give. Whether you’re on vacation or simply forgot to bring your wallet to church, your commitment to supporting River Valley Church continues.

With the convenience of Direct Deposit Giving you can establish a giving schedule that is both consistent and comfortable for your budget. You can set up automatic withdrawals either from your checking or savings account.

When it’s not convenient to use your checkbook or pocket cash, try our text-to-give option. From your smartphone, simply start a new message to the number 94000. In the message field, enter TITHE or KBGIFT space and the amount you wish to give then press the send button. You will receive a reply with a link to a page where you will be able to set up an account that is associated with your Credit or Debit Card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover). Click the link and it will take you to the registration page where you will need to enter your information. Once your account is set up, all you do is text TITHE to 94000, the code for where you want the contribution to go a space and the amount.

Donating appreciated stock will cost you less than making the same donation in cash. If you sell the appreciated stock you must first pay the capital gains tax and then donate the after-tax portion. When you donate appreciated stock you can deduct the full value of the stock and avoid paying the capital gains tax. The church receives the full value of the stock because, as a charitable organization, it is not required to pay the tax.

If your stock is held by your broker, it is as easy as a telephone call. Call our Central Office at 952-255-8800 or email accounts@rivervalley.org to receive the broker account number for River Valley Church. You may also click below to download a Gift of Stock Form. Then your broker merely transfers your stock to the account of River Valley Church. If you hold the stock certificate, send your certificate to River Valley Church, and we can assist you in signing a stock power and do the rest.

Did you know that your generosity can go further by designating your Thrivent funds to River Valley Church? Learn more about this option here!

If you are 70 ½ or older, you are eligible to give directly to River Valley from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Giving through a QCD is as simple as contacting your IRA custodian and instructing them to transfer any amount up to $100,000 per individual per year directly to River Valley from your IRA.

If you are 72 or older, a QCD can satisfy your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). QCDs will also not count towards your taxable income for the year allowing you to be generous and receive even more tax benefits. If you would like more information on how to initiate a QCD, please email accounts@rivervalley.org.