Give

+ Are there any hidden fees or charges to give online?

You will not pay any fees. The dollar amount that you select to give will be recorded on your contribution statement. However, the church does incur fees for processing. The most cost effective way to maximize your giving is to give online from your bank account. To give this way, simply choose the bank account option (instead of credit or debit card) as your payment method. You also have the option to cover a portion of the fees that Summit is charged.

+ Is there a digital option where the church does not pay fees?

Yes! If you setup your giving through your banks billpay, this is typically free for you and for us. It can be automated too on whatever schedule you would like.

+ What is the deadline for annual contributions?

Make sure all checks are post-marked by December 31 and that they are mailed to the church office at Summit, 7075 Pyramid Way, Sparks NV 89436. You are also welcome to hand-deliver a check gift, either in person at church on Sunday through our generosity boxes or during office hours during the week, Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm. We will have limited office hours December 24—December 31.

+ Stocks and other marketable securities

Now is a great time to give stocks and other marketable securities. Giving stocks is a great way not only to maximize your charitable giving through an investment you've made but also to do so in a tax-efficient manner as you avoid the capital gains tax on the investment while receiving a full charitable deduction! Please contact Will at 775.424.5683 or wwallace@summitnv.org.

+ Over 70½? Consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution

Are you 70 ½ or older? If so, a QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian, payable to the charitable organization of your choice. QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year, as long as certain rules are met. In addition to the benefits of giving charitably, a QCD excludes the amount donated from taxable income, which is unlike regular withdrawals from an IRA. Keeping your taxable income lower may reduce the impact to certain tax credits and deductions, including Social Security and Medicare. Also, QCDs don’t require that you itemize, which due to the recent tax law changes, means you may decide to take advantage of the higher standard deduction but still use a QCD for charitable giving. If you want to visit more about making a gift through a QCD, please contact Will at 775.424.5683 or wwallace@summitnv.org or speak with your financial advisor.

+ Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information collected when you donate or pay for activities, camps, etc. through our Giving page. Your personal information is never shared with a third party. Should you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact our Finance Office at 775.424.5683.

+ Refund Policy

Online contributions to Summit Christian Church are considered to be non-refundable. The refund policy for specific events is determined according to the nature of event. The event refund policy is posted within the event registration form.