Persecuted Christians Care Fund

Telling their stories

Help persecuted Christians!

How your gifts can help

Persecuted Christians Care Fund is a non-profit California corporation entirely supported by concerned individuals or organizations. The generous contributions of individual people make this vital ministry of encouragement and support possible.

Your financial donations help us provide the following:

• Support of Christian workers in restricted countries who provide encouragement and practical help to believers suffering for their faith
• Food, clothing, and financial help for their daily needs for Christians who are persecuted and destitute
• Bibles and study materials for Christians in nations where such materials are not readily accessible.
• Legal advice and assistance to emigrate from countries where believers are severely persecuted.
• Publicizing the plight of persecuted Christians through the press, radio, and TV.
• Rallying public support and organizing protest campaigns against offending governments to free religious prisoners and ensure religious freedom for their citizens.

Your gifts are tax-deductible

Persecuted Christians Care Fund is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. We fully support ECFA’s purposes and prominently display its seal to indicate our compliance with its high standards. Your gifts are tax-deductible. An audited financial statement, including description of support services, is available upon request.

You can help PCCF by giving online!

Persecuted Christians Care Fund depends on public donations to continue its work. You can help! Making a donation through our secure server is fast and easy, and when we receive your donation, we will send you an acknowledgement by email or postal mail for your tax records. Just click here or on the graphic above. (The page will open in a new window.)

We use a third-party service through Independent Charities of America called GiveDirect. Please note that GIVEDIRECT is what will appear on your credit card statement, NOT Persecuted Christians Care Fund. Using this service saves us time, money and helps us fund more programs.

Thank you for your help!

Donation options

We offer several other donation options, listed below. Whatever option you choose, you can count on Persecuted Christians Care Fund to use your donation wisely in helping persecuted Christians worldwide.

• General donations
• Gifts of stock
• Planned giving
• Combined Federal Campaign
• Workplace campaigns
• Vehicle donations

General donations

General donations are a vital part of PCCF’s ability to offer hope and support to persecuted Christians worldwide. Anyone can make a general donation to Persecuted Christians Care Fund by using one of these options:

1. Use our online donation program.
2. Print out our donation form and mail it to Persecuted Christians Care Fund.
3. Mail your donation to:
   Persecuted Christians Care Fund
   P.O. Box 2300
   Redlands, CA 92373-0761

Gifts of stock

Giving a gift of appreciated securities (stock) is a great way to support Persecuted Christians Care Fund. There are two significant benefits to you, the donor, in making this kind of gift.

1. In most instances, you are entitled to deduct the full market value of the stock from your taxes.

2. You can avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciated securities.

How do I make a gift of stock to Persecuted Christians Care Fund?

1. Either you or your broker contact PCCF to inform us of your intention of making a gift of stocks. We will ask you to provide the following information:

• Your name, address and telephone number
• The name(s) of the stock that you are donating
• The number of shares being donated

2. The simplest way to give a gift of stock to PCCF is through your broker. Most brokers can transfer the stock directly to Persecuted Christians Care Fund. We will provide your broker with the needed information to make the transfer.

3. If you prefer to send the actual stock certificate, please contact Persecuted Christians Care Fund as well as your broker before sending the certificates since donation of stock certificates requires a special form to ensure that the transfer is accomplished correctly.

If you have stock that has gone down in value, you can still support Persecuted Christians Care Fund. To maximize your benefit, sell the stock and contribute the proceeds to PCCF. In most cases, you can then receive a tax deduction AND a capital loss deduction. To ensure that you qualify for this program, please consult your financial advisor on all tax-related matters.

Planned giving

Over the years Persecuted Christians Care Fund has benefited from those who have made special provisions in their estate plans to support PCCF. Most planned gifts come from individuals who have made a provision in their will or other estate plans that designate either a fixed amount or a percentage of their estate. However, there are numerous planned gift options that can have profound tax implications benefitting both your estate and Persecuted Christians Care Fund. We strongly encourage anyone interested in supporting PCCF through a planned gift to consult with their financial advisor and/or tax attorney.

Below is a list of some of the options available to donors making a gift through their will to Persecuted Christians Care Fund.

• Outright gifts
• Bequests
• Annuities
• IRA, 401(k) and 403(b) designations
• Life insurance gifts
• Gifts of real estate, tangible and intangible items
• Other planned giving options

Combined Federal Campaign

Through our association with the Christian Charities USA federation, Persecuted Christians Care Fund receives support from employees of the federal government through the Combined Federal Campaign.  Our membership number is 11867.

To participate in the Combined Federal Campaign, Persecuted Christians Care Fund must meet requirements set forth by the federal government and must belong to a federation. Each charity within the Christian Charities USA federation has fulfilled specific criteria for membership, including a stringent legal and financial review. To learn more about the Christian Charities USA, please click here or on the graphic above to go to CCUSA’s home page. (The link will open in a new window.)

If you are a federal employee, or know someone who is, it’s easy to support the work of Persecuted Christians Care Fund by designating your workplace contribution to Persecuted Christians Care Fund, #11867 in the CFC. 

Workplace giving campaigns

Workplace campaigns, such as the United Way, corporate, or state employee campaigns, are convenient methods of supporting the work of Persecuted Christians Care Fund and its affiliates. Many employers conduct workplace fund drives to encourage their employees to support worthy causes. Through the convenience of payroll deduction, donors can spread their contribution across an entire year. Most campaigns will allow you to designate your donation to your favorite organization. Persecuted Christians Care Fund has registered with most United Way campaigns, and with the Combined Federal Campaign for federal employees.

Vehicle donation

Another way to help support Persecuted Christians Care Fund is through donating your old vehicle. It's easy, fast, and safe. Just call this toll-free number to get started:
1-866-332-1778

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