Give to UMCL
Your donations to UMCL are essential to fulfill our mission to be a place to belong, a truth to believe, a way to become, from anywhere. We offer numerous ways to make donations, and every dollar is greatly appreciated and stewarded with care.
E-Giving Options
Our e-giving options allow you to give without the hassle of writing and mailing in weekly or monthly checks. It saves UMCL the expense of distributing envelopes and provides a stable foundation for our important ministries. E-giving is easy to do and has many benefits.
UMCL offers several e-giving options, including:
Monthly ACH
Monthly ACH Giving
Sign up for this convenient option to have monthly bank transfers from your checking/savings account direct to UMCL, no intermediate processor. Download the authorization form below and e-mail your completed form to finance@umcl.org
*This is a preferred method as there are no fees involved for either party.
Credit Card
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Bank ACH
Giving via – Credit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Bank ACH
Set up recurring or one-time contributions by Credit Card, bank ACH, Apple Pay, or Google Pay and follow prompts to set up your contribution via Realm (No log-in required.)
Please consider the opportunity to offset processing fees at check out.
TEXT (SMS)
Text (SMS) Giving
Text to pay with credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or bank ACH.
To start, text UMCL to 73256. You'll receive a reply with a link. Click on the link. Then, enter your gift amount and follow the prompts to submit it. Please consider the opportunity to offset processing fees at check out.
Messages and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP to 73256 for help. Text STOP to 73256 to cancel.
AUTOPAY
Auto Pay Giving
You can also set up recurring contributions with the auto pay function in your bank account. This generates a paper check that is mailed to UMCL. Contact your bank to explore this option.
Other Ways to Give to UMCL
- Qualified Charitable Donations (QCD) – If you are age 70 ½ or older, an IRA retirement account direct qualified charitable donation is one of the most tax efficient ways to support UMCL. Speak to your financial advisor or tax advisor for details.
- Donor advised funds (DAF) - DAFs have grown as a tax advantaged way at any age to support UMCL. A DAF allows you to make irrevocable contributions and potentially deduct them from your taxable income in the year of the donation, then recommend grants to qualified charities, like UMCL. Set up a DAF through your fund advisor.
- Shares of stock – UMCL accepts donations of shares of stock. If you’d like information contact finance@umcl.org.
- Company Match – Many employers will match your contributions to UMCL. Please check eligibility with your employer.
- Bequests & Planned Giving – Multiply your legacy by including UMCL in your will or estate plan as part of a planned gift strategy.
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Gifts made to the United Methodist Church of Libertyville (UMCL) directly support our mission to Belong. Believe. Become. From Anywhere. The UMCL Federal Tax Identification Number is 36-2428610 and charitable contributions are 100% tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.