Check or Wire Transfer
You may donate to Christ Church at Sunday morning services
or mail contributions to the CCSF Office:
1213 Don Gaspar Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
In addition, Christ Church can accept a wire transfer and an electronic funds transfer of funds. Please reach out to giving@christchurchsantafe.org or call the church office at (505) 982-8817 to get the wire instructions to the Church’s bank account. Many banks may charge a fee to wire funds either via a wire transfer or an electronic transfer of funds – check the bank’s fee schedule prior to sending funds. Electronic transfer of funds typically may not have a fee or are very inexpensive.
Please be advised that making a donation via a wire transfer incurs a $15 receiving fee at the CCSF bank account.
Online Donations
Most banks currently offer Online Bill Pay as an option for writing checks for their account holders. This is an inexpensive and quick way to donate to CCSF. Typically, there are no fees associated with a check issued through Online Bill Pay – it’s fast to set up and easy to use. The bank creates and mails the check.
In addition, donations may be made anytime by clicking the PayPal logo below. The secure online form allows you to give using a variety of payment options.
Note: PayPal deducts a fee from donations before funds are deposited to the Christ Church Santa Fe PayPal account.
The standard rate for PayPal processing fees is 2.2% and $0.30 per donation.
Christ Church Santa Fe is enrolled in the Fidelity Charitable via Electronic Funds Transfer program. This program is available to clients of Fidelity who have a Fidelity Donor Advised Fund account and thus are eligible to make donations to Christ Church through this program. Please be in touch with your Fidelity Representative to get the correct procedure to participate in this program.
Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA
Many custodians of IRAs allow for a qualified charitable distribution (QCD for those account holders who are 70 1/2 or older). These distributions are not taxable and qualify for credit toward an IRA’s Required Minimum Distribution.
Please check with the IRA custodian for their procedures and fees for QCDs and their use for a donation to Christ Church. Many custodians do not charge a fee for this type of distribution.
A tax advisor can help determine if both the IRA and charity qualify for a QCDs.
Charitable Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Christ Church is also able to accept gifts of appreciated securities, whether shares of common stock, mutual fund or other publicly traded securities.
Most brokerage firms do not charge to initiate a transfer of securities.
The CCSF account with TD Ameritrade charges a very minimal fee for selling securities, if any.
Should you choose to make such a gift, please contact giving@christchurchsantafe.org or call the church office at (505) 982-8817.
They will put you in touch with the proper person to aid you in this type of gift.
In addition, any interest in donating cryptocurrency, please reach out to giving@christchurchsantafe.org for details.
Why Do Christians Give?
For Christians, the motivation for giving is grounded in the nature of God and in our relationship with Him. John 3:16 tells us that “God so loved the world that He gave…” This declaration is a revelation of the heart of God as well as a summation of the meaning of the Christian life. God is love and that leads Him to give. Those who believe in Him will love as well, and that love will lead us to give.
Giving should come from an outpouring of what we have received from God. There is no formula for what that should look like for each individual nor can we earn God’s favor through our giving. However, it should be our joy to give as a reflection of God’s rich gifts to us.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. 9:7
We give in many ways – sharing our time, talents and treasure. We encourage every member of Christ Church Santa Fe to give in all these ways.