WAYS TO GIVE

IN PERSON

When you visit The Garden, you will see decorative watering cans used to collect donations.
We also pass a harvest basket during services to gratefully accept donations.

SECURELY BY TEXT

Text "TheGarden" to 73256.  Then follow the prompts!

SECURELY ONLINE

Make a donation online through our easy and secure giving form.  You may initiate a one-time gift or establish a Realm account for recurring gifts. If you already have a Realm Account, sign in here.

BY MAIL

Many Gardeners choose to give through the mail, either by sending them manually or by setting up recurring payments through their bank's bill pay services. Please send checks or money orders to:

The Garden Community Church at 2720 E 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240

GIVE FROM YOUR IRA

Some individuals qualify to give from an IRA account. Get details here.


VENMO APP

Giving is easy if you use the Venmo app on your smartphone. Click here for the QR code. 

GIFTS FROM A STOCK PORTFOLIO

The Garden can receive gifts from a stock portfolio. Get details here.

A NO-COST WAY TO HELP

When you register The Garden as your chosen charity with Kroger, they will make a small donation every time you shop. Though donations from this program are small, they cost you nothing and add up.

Charitable Giving from an IRA


If you are a retiree want to support The Garden, you might be interested in making a charitable donation from your IRA. This is a way of giving to the church without paying income tax on the distribution. You can donate up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to the church and reduce your taxable income.


To make a charitable donation from your IRA to The Garden, you must be at least 70 1/2 years old at the time of the donation. You must instruct your IRA trustee to transfer the money directly from your IRA to the church, not to you or any other intermediary. The Garden will provide you with a written acknowledgment stating the amount and date of the donation.


By making a charitable donation from your IRA to The Garden, you can enjoy several benefits. You can fulfill your RMDs for the year without increasing your taxable income. You can support the mission and vision of The Garden and help it grow and thrive. You can also simplify your tax filing process and avoid itemizing your deductions.


Charitable giving from an IRA is a wonderful way of expressing your faith and generosity. Consult your tax professional or financial planner to see if this giving option is suitable for you.




Giving from a Stock Portfolio


The Garden can receive gifts of stock shares through the service of a company called Stifel, which provides The Garden with the high/low cost on the date of transfer. Those amounts are averaged together and that cost is applied per share to the individual’s giving record for the year. Stifel then sells the stock and writes a check for the proceeds to The Garden. Upon receipt of the donation, The Garden will add the donation to the individual’s contribution record, to be a part of the end-of-year giving statement. 


WHAT TO DO:


1.   Work with your stock broker to determine what and how much you want to transfer.

2.   Ensure with your broker that your information as donor is provided at the receiving end.

3.   Give this information to your transferring agent:

a.   Stifel Nicolaus - DTC#0793

b.   The account name: The Garden Community Church

c.   The account number: 4229-2012

4.  You will receive confirmation from The Garden office with the information from the sale, including the amount that will be added to your giving statement for the year.