FAQ

Where does my money go?
Participants are required to raise a ministry contribution for the cost of their summer ministry assignment. This money will be used primarily for your training, ministry site expenses (food, housing, and transportation on site) and airfare to and from your site. Some of your contribution amounts may be used in other world areas to assist in the ministry that is taking place there.

Is the money contributed tax-deductible?
When contributions are made to “General Treasurer - Church of the Nazarene,” receipts for tax-deductible contributions will be generated to the donor (in Canada, the same issue applies – please contact YIM for information).  Contributions made directly to the participant are not considered tax-deductible and a receipt cannot be issued to the donor.  Contributions made to a participant’s local church should be followed up with a receipt from that particular local church.

Can our Church (if Nazarene) receive credit for the 10% annual giving?
YES! Please contact the YIM office for details.

POLICIES ON YOUTH IN MISSION CONTRIBUTIONS

Schedule - The payment schedule is set up for a reason. Its purpose is not only to help keep you on track, but also to make sure that there is enough money in the YIM accounts each month to care for purchases that must be made in advance.

Deadlines - At least sixty percent of the total contribution amount is due two months before your trip. If this amount (the fourth payment) is not received by the YIM office on or before that date, then you could be prevented from participating in Youth In Mission. We ask for your complete diligence. We are already beginning to purchase ministry materials and pay deposits for Training Camp. We also will be purchasing your airline tickets between Training Camp and your ministry site by early spring. You must have enough funds in your account to cover this expense. If you do not, you could be prevented from participating in Youth In Mission.

Airfare - As just mentioned, airfare from Training Camp to your Ministry Site and back to the Training Camp location is covered in your total YIM contribution amount.

Airfare from your Home to Training Camp and from the Training Camp location back home must be paid for by the participant, due to the fact that everyone will be coming from various locations.

In the event you decline your assignment after your ticket has been purchased, except in the case of documented serious illness or a death in the family, you are required to pay the YIM office the full amount of the non-refundable ticket no later than May 6, 2011 (5/6/11).

Extra Funds - If your student raises over the amount for the trip and their airfare from home to Training Camp, the extra money will aid other YIM students and other YIM ministry sites.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TAX CREDIT

In order for a donor to receive a charitable contribution receipt, all checks must be payable to General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene.

During the fundraising process, a participant may only raise funds for the purpose of the ministry itself, which includes the total contribution amount and Training Camp airfare only.

REFUNDS

Due to changes in the IRS tax code, there will be no refunds of funds donated to the Youth In Mission program at any time. All funds raised for the Youth In Mission program will be considered charitable contributions. All donors will receive a charitable contribution receipt for donations to the YIM program. Therefore, even if a specific participant/(recipient) drops out, there is no refund of these charitable donations.

HOW TO SUBMIT CONTRIBUTIONS

As a reminder, contributions must be submitted with a completed remittance form. The church number must be included in order for the donor's church (if Nazarene) to get credit for "10% Giving to a Mission Special." This will also insure that we know what or whom the donation is designated for. The check is to be payable to General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene. The check and remittance form should be mailed to General Treasurer, Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 843116, Kansas City, MO 64184.

Friendraising is sometimes seen as one of the most difficult aspects of missions work. It is an awesome opportunity for you to participate in the students ministry by supporting them and their site through prayer and financial resources.

Please feel free to contact the Youth In Mission staff if you have any questions concerning the fundraising process. 915-562-6300 x. 2102 or x. 2150