One time donation to The Fountains
“I will not offer to the Lord my God sacrifices
that have cost me nothing.”
— 2 Samuel 24:24
Legacy & Endowment Gifts:
The Fountains, a United Methodist Church, partners with the Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation to assist members and friends in making legacy gifts and endowments to the church. The DSUMF offers assistance to United Methodists and friends in walking through the legal process of making lasting gifts. Planned giving options are discussed here. Planning and creating your personal will is an important step and is reviewed here.
Members and friends are encouraged to peruse the entire DSUMF website and make use of opportunity to consider endowment gifting to the church.
Memorial Gifts:
To make a Memorial or Honorarium gift go to our Secure Donation Site.
All About Donating to The Fountains
Think outside the box when you give to The Fountains.
Consider blessing others not only with money but also with time, supplies and prayers.
Financial Giving
You may make a one-off or recurring monthly gift to The Fountains in the following ways:
- CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD — make a gift now!
- Vanco Mobile — Looking for a super-convenient way to make a donation? Search “Vanco Mobile Faith App” in the App Store or GooglePlay. Download the app, search for “Fountains UMC” and just enter your info. It is a secure and easy way to support our mission of “putting love first”.
- TEXT BY PHONE:
First, you need to register. Once registered, you never have to do this step again. On your cell phone, enter 480-725-3421 and the amount you wish to donate. Be sure to use the dollar sign before the amount. You will receive a registration link. Click the link and enter your contact and payment information. Click “Process.” THIS COMPLETES THE REGISTRATION PROCESS AND YOUR FIRST TEXT DONATION.
After registration is complete, you will receive a verification by text as well as a receipt via email.
Thereafter, for future giving, simply send a text to 480-725-3421 with the amount you wish to give (including dollar sign) and it will process automatically. Be sure to save this number in your Contacts list for future use!
For those of you who want to designate your donation to a specific fund, add #Funds after the amount you are donating, and a list of funds available for donation will pop up. Select the fund you wish to receive your donation and click “Process”. Voila! You have just made a text donation! - BY CHECK — Mail checks (payable to THE FOUNTAINS, A UNITED METHODIST CHURCH) to:
THE FOUNTAINS, A UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
15300 N FOUNTAIN HILLS BLVD
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268
Other Financial Gifts
PLANNED & ESTATE GIVING — Remember THE FOUNTAINS in your will or estate planning, or name THE FOUNTAINS as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan. Click Here to learn more about Planned Giving with the Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation.
MATCH GIVING & WORKPLACE GIVING — Check with your employer (or former employer if you are retired) to see if you can multiply your support for THE FOUNTAINS through a gift match or combined charitable campaign programs. Provide your company with THE FOUNTAINS’ tax ID.
GIFTS OF STOCK — THE FOUNTAINS accepts gifts of stock or appreciated securities. Maximize your tax savings with a gift to THE FOUNTAINS. For more information, consult with your financial or tax advisor.
IRA GIVING —If you are eligible for Required Minimum Distributions from your IRA account, the IRS allows you to make direct Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) from traditional IRAs to qualified charities. These gifts are free from federal income taxation. In addition, the income tax laws of most states also allow tax-free treatment for these gifts. Making gifts from traditional IRA funds that would otherwise lead to increased taxes can be a wise choice for many. For more information, consult with your IRA administrator, or tax advisor.
OTHER GIFTS —If you have other assets you are considering for a donation, please consult with your estate or tax advisor.