* "How do I give a donation?":#to_give
* "Do Ministry Charity Projects have non-profit status?":#to_status
* "If I'm unable to provide funding for the ministry and charitable work close to my heart, may I ask others to donate to my Ministry Charity Project?":#to_ask
* "Does WaterStone receive credit card donations?":#to_creditcard 
* "Can donors have their donations electronically deducted from their bank account?":#to_electronically 
* "Do you accept donations of real estate, business interests, stock or other assets?":#to_assets 
* "Do donors receive a contribution receipt?":#to_receipt
* "How will I know the balance and names of donors who donated to my Ministry Charity Project?":#to_balance 
* "How do I request reimbursement for my MCP expenses?":#to_reimbursement
* "How do I request funds for a distribution to a ministry or charity?":#to_request 
* "Once my distribution form is received in your office, what is the turnaround time for a check to be issued?":#to_distribution 
* "How can I help a family that is in need of financial assistance?":#to_family
* "What type of ministries and charities can receive distributions from my MCP?":#to_type 
* "Can a MCP pay compensation for services performed to benefit the charitable purpose?":#to_compensation
* "What types of distributions will not be approved?":#to_notacceptable 
* "When a donation is recommended, how will the recipient know that I recommended the gift?":#to_recommended 
* "May I give anonymously?":#to_anonymously 
* "May I recommend gifts from my Ministry Charity Project for foreign organizations or to organizations that do not have their tax-exempt status?":#to_recommend
* "How will the assets of my MCP be invested?":#to_invested 
* "Who is responsible for legal expenses?":#to_expenses 
* "What is the Federal Tax Identification number of WaterStone?":#to_tax 
* "How can I communicate with you?":#to_communicate 

h3(#to_give). How do I give a donation?

To give a donation, please make checks payable to WaterStone # (insert your Ministry Charity Project number) and send to 2925 Professional Place, Suite 201, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-8136. 

h3(#to_status). Do Ministry Charity Projects have non-profit status?

Under WaterStone's tax exempt umbrella, you have non-profit status.  WaterStone���s unique structure and operation lends this status without spending the time and money on legal work, accounting, government filings, office rental and administrative support. The relationship of a Ministry Charity Project and WaterStone is a legal relationship based on strict compliance with the letter and the spirit of the law, IRS codes and regulations and WaterStone policies. See your Operations Manual for disclosure information required on all materials, brochures, correspondence and websites.

h3(#to_ask). If I'm unable to provide funding for the ministry and charitable work close to my heart, may I ask others to donate to my Ministry Charity Project?

Your approved MCP is available to receive donations from multiple donors.  Newsletters, special events and websites are valuable methods for telling others about the ministry and charitable work you are passionate about.  All proposed marketing materials and written communications must be presented for approval prior to printing and distribution. The Operations Manual has valuable information and forms about fund-raising. All donations must be received at the WaterStone office unless prior approval is given for a specific purpose or special event.  

h3(#to_creditcard). Does WaterStone receive credit card donations? 

Yes, credit card donations are accepted.  Just ask donors to provide WaterStone with the name on their card, card number, expiration date, the 3 digit code on back of card and the donations amount. You may use the Credit Card Form or you may call us and give us the information over the phone. 

h3(#to_electronically). Can donors have their donations electronically deducted from their bank account? 

Yes, we will be happy to accept regular electronic donations. All we need is donor authorization and a voided check. Please contact our Client Services for more details.

h3(#to_assets). Do you accept donations of real estate, business interests, stock or other assets? 

Yes. The WaterStone passion is to help transform these types of assets into living water fit for the Kingdom of God.  Please Contact Us and our capable staff will help determine the best solution. 

h3(#to_receipt). Do donors receive a contribution receipt? 

A tax deductible receipt is issued for every WaterStone donation, usually within two weeks of the receipt of the gift in our office. 

h3(#to_balance). How will I know the balance and names of donors who donated to my Ministry Charity Project? 

You will receive WaterStone financial statements and donor reports on a monthly basis. These reports will show your balance and transactions of your project and provide a list of donors and donations received. All investment accounts will be updated as statements are received to their current fair market value.  This usually occurs the month or quarter following the investment statement date. If you wish to verify your balance at other times, please contact us. 

h3(#to_reimbursement). How do I request reimbursement for my MCP expenses?

As Project Manager, you may request reimbursement for expenses incurred from pre-approved ministry and charitable activities.  Every request must include the purpose and justification for payment to include complete and detailed original back-up documentation. See your Operations Manual for Event and Travel Record Approval and Reimbursement forms. Contact Client Services for more information.   

h3(#to_request). How do I request funds for a distribution to a ministry or charity? 

To request funds for gifts is easy. Just complete a Distribution Request Form and provide the name of recipient, address, amount and the preference for the gift. 

h3(#to_distribution). Once my distribution form is received in your office, what is the turnaround time for a check to be issued?
 
After your distribution request is approved, checks are issued weekly, usually on Thursday. The turnaround time can be less than a week. The time may vary for MCPs with investments (which must be converted to cash) and for requests to ministries or charities that must be verified for compliance qualification. Reimbursement requests with appropriate back-up and verification are also processed quickly.  

h3(#to_family). How can I help a family that is in need of financial assistance? 

Ministry Charity Projects with approved benevolent purposes may assist families in need. Benevolent MCPs have specific criteria for acceptance. Please contact Client Services prior to application to discuss financial details and situation causing financial need. 

Applications for financial assistance for families and individuals may be submitted to the Benevolent Field of Interest Fund. All applications are Board of Directors Selection Committee for approval. Contact Client Services who will help you find the best solution to your charitable objectives.

h3(#to_type). What type of ministries and charities can receive distributions from my MCP? 

Distributions may be recommended for 501&#40;c&#41;(3) non profit organizations and churches that are approved by our Board of Directors. 

h3(#to_compensation). Can a MCP pay compensation for services performed to benefit the charitable purpose?

WaterStone offers employment at the recommendation of the Project Manager to those who regularly perform administrative duties. In some cases contracted service agreements are used to pay independent contractors for services that benefit the MCP charitable purpose.  

h3(#to_notacceptable). What types of distributions will not be acceptable? 

WaterStone cannot authorize the distribution of charitable funds to advance atheism, humanism, homosexual lifestyles, Marxism, anti-Americanism, abortion, violence, witchcraft, or any other activity that the Executive Leadership and/or Board of Directors might at any time deem to be inappropriate, in conflict with the Statement of Faith that is ascribed to by the Board of Directors, or contrary to the purposes of WaterStone even though such purposes may be sanctioned by the Internal Revenue Service as legitimate purposes for tax-deductible donations and/or sponsored by other tax-exempt organizations. WaterStone retains the ultimate right to determine whether the request for distribution may fall into one of the above categories. 

Other ineligible purposes, include, but are not limited to, the following:
* To provide private benefit to the donor or any other related individual
* To pay dues or membership fees.
* To purchase tickets to a charitable event or benefit, such as banquets, golf tournaments, auctions, sponsorships
* To pay a pledge made by donor to another charitable organization.
* To pay for school tuition—apart from an established scholarship program
* To support charities on the terror-watch list
* To support a political party or candidate for election

h3(#to_recommended). When a distribution is recommended, how will the recipient know that I recommended the gift? 

With a single distribution request, a WaterStone letter will accompany the gift stating your preference for the gift and your name as the Project Manager. For recurring monthly or quarterly distributions, a letter will be sent with the first check to the charity. 

h3(#to_anonymously). May I give anonymously? 

If you wish to remain anonymous, just let us know by circling "YES" for Anonymous Gift on the distribution request form. 

h3(#to_invested). May I recommend gifts from my Ministry Charity Project for foreign organizations or to organizations that do not have their tax-exempt status?

Gifts recommended for unqualified charitable or religious activities may be supported as an extension of the mission of WaterStone through our Grant Process. The WaterStone Board of Directors reviews all grant purposes and budgets. Please contact Client Services for more details. 

h3(#to_invested). How will the assets of my MCP be invested? 

WaterStone invites Project Managers to nominate trusted financial advisors to recommend investments for MCP asset balances above $25,000. Normal compensation for the financial advisor is paid through the brokerage institution. 

h3(#to_expenses). Who is responsible for legal expenses?
 
Ministry Charity Projects at WaterStone are responsible for any legal expenses incurred on behalf of the fund. 

h3(#to_tax). What is the Federal Tax Identification number of WaterStone?
 
The Federal Tax Identification number is 84-143-0063. The legal name is WaterStone Support Foundation, however, for donor convenience, checks payable to WaterStone are accepted. 

h3(#to_communicate). How can I communicate with you? 

Communication is easy. You may <a href="/contact/" title="Contact Us">Contact Us</a> by mail, phone, fax or e-mail. 
WaterStone
2925 Professional Place Suite 201
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-8136
Voice: 719.447.4620   Fax: 719.447.4700
E-Mail: waterstone@waterstone.org