Giving FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions – Online Giving
Q: Do I need to have an account for online giving?
A: No. You may give online with credit, debit or ACH transfer.
Q: Can I designate my giving when I give online?
A: Yes. Use the "Add Donation" button to designate to the following funds:
Q: Can I set up an automatic recurring donation?
A: Yes, select "Regularly" under the "Frequency" drop down menu.
Q: What fees are associated with online giving?
A: There are no fees charged to you, the giver. 100% of the amount you donate is tax deductible. Grace Community Chapel pays:
Q: Is online giving secure?
A: Yes. Stripe is PCI compliant. To be PCI compliant, they must follow set standards for securing payment information throughout a transaction. These requirements are designed to ensure that they process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Grace Community Chapel does not receive any personal credit card or bank account information.
Q: What if I need additional help with online giving?
A: Please call the church office at 636-970-1311.
Q: Do I need to have an account for online giving?
A: No. You may give online with credit, debit or ACH transfer.
Q: Can I designate my giving when I give online?
A: Yes. Use the "Add Donation" button to designate to the following funds:
- General Fund (Tithes and Offerings – for ongoing church ministries, utilities, mortgage, furnishings, operating expenses and salaries)
- Missions Fund – for support of Missionaries and Missions Projects throughout the world
- Elders' Fund – for helping members and friends who may be in need, and benevolence
- Debt Reduction – for reduction of mortgage principal
- Building Fund – for building improvements
- Change for Change - for a specified missions need collected through the month (changes monthly)
Q: Can I set up an automatic recurring donation?
A: Yes, select "Regularly" under the "Frequency" drop down menu.
Q: What fees are associated with online giving?
A: There are no fees charged to you, the giver. 100% of the amount you donate is tax deductible. Grace Community Chapel pays:
- 2.15% + $0.30/donation for credit and debit card donations
- 0% + $0.25 per ACH bank transfer donation
Q: Is online giving secure?
A: Yes. Stripe is PCI compliant. To be PCI compliant, they must follow set standards for securing payment information throughout a transaction. These requirements are designed to ensure that they process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Grace Community Chapel does not receive any personal credit card or bank account information.
Q: What if I need additional help with online giving?
A: Please call the church office at 636-970-1311.