Transforming Lives, Transforming Lives

Scope Ministries International is supported through the generosity of individuals and corporations. We could not operate without your donations. We appreciate your desire to be involved with our ministry. We believe that you are very real part of the ministry we have in the lives of many individuals.  Scope Ministries International is governed by a Board of Directors to ensure integrity and accountability in our ministry.

Your giving could significantly reduce your income taxes while providing generous support for various aspects of Scope Ministries International. No matter what your income, if you itemize, you can almost always lower your income taxes through charitable giving. Careful planning is the key to maximizing your benefit. Please consider the following gift opportunities:

GIFTS OF CASH
This is the most popular way to make charitable gifts; remember if you itemize and want to lower your income taxes, make sure we have your check by December 31 of each year. All gifts received and postmarked after December 31st will be receipted in January of the next year. For more information about cut-off dates, please call our Accounting Department at 405.843.7778 ext. 39. We urge you to retain our receipts for income tax purposes, as current IRS regulations require a written acknowledgment for any contributions of $250 or more.

GIFTS OF STOCK
Review your stocks. Look at the stocks you have held for more than a year. Which ones have appreciated the most? It may be prudent for you to make your gifts using one or more of these stocks. Here’s why: If you sold stock, you would incur capital gains tax on the appreciation. However, if you give the stock and allow Scope Ministries International to sell it, no one pays tax. You get a charitable deduction for the full amount of the stock, just as you would if your gift was made with cash. What’s more, if you can’t use all of the income tax charitable deduction resulting form the gift, you may be allowed to carry it forward for up to an additional five years.

GIFTS OF NON-CASH
If you wish to donate other property such as vehicles, jewelry, art or other items, please call our Accounting Department at 405.843.7778 ext. 39 and we will review the suitability of the gift. We will provide you with the additional paperwork required with these types of gifts. Acknowledgment of this type of contribution is done with a letter and a Charitable Contributions Tax Report (with no value assigned) for your use in preparing your tax return.

GIFTS FROM RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANS
As you evaluate your retirement and estate plans, remember to consider gifts of life insurance and other vehicles such as charitable remainder trusts, annuities, charitable lead trust, etc. Many times these types of gifts offer significant tax advantages to the donor and can be arranged with a minimum of effort through your tax professional.

TALK TO YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Before making any significant gifts to Scope Ministries International or any other nonprofit organization, you should have your CPA, attorney, or advisor help you to understand the impact of your gift to your income tax return and/or estate. Our desire is for your giving to be prudent, as well as generous and joyful.

TALK TO HIM
God desires for you to talk to Him about how you spend all of your money, not just contributions. Our giving is part of our worship. Scope Ministries International could not exist without donors. We have a vital ministry making a difference in thousands of lives. You are a part of this ministry as you donate. We thank you for your ministry to us through giving.

 

Gifts may be designated for any of the following areas:

Contributions may also be made to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation in the name of Scope Ministries International.

Contributions may be mailed to:
Scope Ministries International
700 NE 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-6387

For more information, please feel free to call or email:
Accounting@scopeministries.org
Or the Accounting Department at 405.843.7778 ext. 39