END OF YEAR GIVING INFORMATION

  • IMPORTANT DATES TO ENSURE CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE CLAIMED FOR 2014 TAXES.
    • All charitable contributions must be claimed in the year they are received by Rock Point Church.  The received date will be included on your annual giving statement.
      • IF MAILING CONTRIBUTION
        • The envelope containing your contribution MUST BE postmarked by 12/31/14 in order for it to be claimed on your 2014 taxes.  Even if the contribution doesn’t reach the church until January, as long as it is postmarked on or before 12/31/14, it will be credited as a 2014 donation.
      • IF DELIVERING CONTRIBUTION
        • TO OFFICE:  please deliver on or before 12/24/14 as our offices will be closed 12/25/14 through 12/31/14.
        • TO CHURCH:  please deposit in Offering Boxes on or before our Christmas Eve Services on 12/24/14; this will be the final offering collection of the year as we will not be holding Weekend Worship Services on 12/27-28.
      • IF MAKING ONLINE CONTRIBUTION
        • To ensure your gift is processed in time for year end, please submit your online transaction no later than Friday, December 26, 2014.
  • DOES ROCK POINT ACCEPT STOCKS, PLANNED GIFTS, ETC.?
    • Yes.  If you would like to donate stock or make a planned gift, please contact Kim Hill at 480.988.5391 or .
  • IS MY VOLUNTEER WORK FOR THE CHURCH DEDUCTIBLE?
    • No, personal services are not deductible as a charitable contribution.
  • DO EVENT REGISTRATION FEES QUALIFY FOR A CHARITABLE DEDUCTION?
    • Charitable contributions generally are deductible only to the extent they exceed the value of any premium or benefit received by the donor in return for the contribution.  Because our event registration fees are established to cover costs, you received benefits (e.g., lodging, participation, instruction, materials) that were equal to or worth more than your fee.  Therefore, registration fees are not deductible and will not appear on your annual giving statement.
  • WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY GIVING STATEMENT FOR 2014?
    • Rock Point Church provides an annual giving statement by January 31 of each year. However, if you have an Online Giving account, you may login, view and download a statement with your giving for both current and prior calendar years. This online record includes all donations you have made, regardless of the method.  Create an Online Account