Ways to GiveAll contributions to the WCA are tax deductible in the United States. As a requirement of the 1993 Revenue Reconciliation Act, we verify that no goods or services for value are given to you for your contribution. Online donations will receive a receipt via email. Make a Donation TodayThank you for considering a gift to the WCA! We gratefully accept cash, checks, money orders and credit card donations with AMEX, Visa, Master Card & Discover. You can donate by phone, by mail, or online using our secure service provider... Make a Donation > To donate by mail please send to:
 You can also donate by phone by calling 224.512.1367. Stock Securities DonationGiving appreciated stock may have significant tax advantages for you. These assets are given to the WCA at the current market value, regardless of the cost or basis of the donor, which avoids the capital gains. The WCA will liquidate the gifts as soon as possible after the receipt. You will receive a letter from the WCA describing, but not valuing, your gift. Hold onto that letter as your tax receipt. Your broker or the Wall Street Journal can supply market value. Please contact your tax professional for the specific impact on your situation. If you hold the stock: Sign and date the back of the certificate(s) and complete transferee section with: If the stock is held by your broker: Transfer electronically to Willow Creek Association's account with RBC. Matching GiftsMany companies sponsor matching gift programs that will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Some even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. These programs are a great way for companies to support higher education and a chance for you to double or even triple your gift! Most companies have matching gift forms available through their personnel office that you fill out and mail to us. We do the rest! We will contact you to let you know that we received your information.
Planned Giving and Estate PlanningFor the Christian, estate planning may be the most important act of stewardship he or she will ever undertake. Sadly, the traditional planning approach has been to find ways to pay taxes at the time of death often making the IRS the largest, single beneficiary. It is our desire to be a blessing to our donors by minimizing taxes, providing for families and retirement, and increasing charitable gifts. In short, we want to help you leave a legacy. More than 70% of Americans do not have a current will. Why? Perhaps it has to do with the complexity of the process, the cost of documents, or the confusion of goals and objectives. The WCA has partnered with PhilanthroCorp (a prominent estate planning firm that serves nonprofit organizations nationwide), to help serve our donors. We have provided these interactive web pages to assist you in this important endeavor. You will find a wealth of information and assistance to develop an estate plan that reflects your values and goals, and also tax efficient current giving strategies. If you would like to pursue planned giving options that would benefit the work of the WCA, our partnership with PhilanthroCorp also provides you with a professional who can provide personal assistance, including referrals to Christian attorneys that offer discounted rates to draft all documents. Many people follow a simple two step process to utilize this service.
Many others choose to skip the first step and proceed directly to the Estate Plan Organizer.
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