Sundays 9:30 am – 12:30 pm · 5827 N 35th Avenue, Phoenix · (520) 808-0430
New Life FellowshipPhoenix, Arizona

How we handle what you give

These are not aspirations. Each one is written into the bylaws adopted by our board, and the board answers to the congregation for keeping them.

New Life Fellowship of Phoenix is recognized as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are deductible under section 170 to the extent allowed by law.

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Counted in pairsNo offering is ever counted alone
Two signaturesRequired on every payment over $500
Separate dutiesWhoever counts does not reconcile
Reported monthlyWritten statement to the board
Reviewed yearlyBy someone outside the day-to-day
Designated giftsUsed only for the purpose you name
ReceiptsAnnual statements issued by January 31
No private benefitNobody votes on their own pay
Where the money goes

A small budget, held openly.

The church is in its first year, so these are current monthly averages rather than a completed fiscal year. The first independent financial review will be commissioned at the close of this fiscal year, and its findings will be available to donors on request.

About $67 per person each month is given by a congregation of refugee families. We consider that level of commitment the clearest evidence of ownership of this ministry.

Monthly averages, first year of operation. Annualized: income $120,000; expenses $96,000.

Our commitments to you

What every donor can expect.

These commitments come from our Donor Confidence & Accountability Pack, and each one is cross-referenced to the bylaw article that makes it binding on the board.

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Your gift is used for the purpose you designated. Restricted and designated gifts are tracked in separate ledger accounts and used only for the donor's stated purpose.

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You receive a written acknowledgment that meets IRS substantiation requirements, and an annual giving statement by January 31.

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You may request our latest annual financial report and independent review at any time, and ask how your gift was used — and receive a substantive answer.

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Your details stay confidential. Your name, contact details and giving history will never be sold, rented or traded, and you may give anonymously.

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You may step back at any time. Ask to be removed from all solicitation contact, or decline recognition, without it affecting how your gift is handled.

Ways to give

Four ways, all of them counted the same.

Whichever way you give, it is recorded, receipted, and reported to the board.

Fastest

Zelle

Send to (602) 999‑9321 from your bank app. Put your name in the memo so we can receipt you.

From your phone

Cash App

Send to (602) 999‑9321. Add your name in the note.

On a Sunday

In person

Cash or check during the service, at 5827 N 35th Avenue. Every offering is counted by two people.

For a designated gift — a specific need rather than general offerings — write to us first so it is recorded against that purpose. Get in touch.

Transparency

Ask, and we will show you.

Our governing documents, our annual financial report, and our independent review are available to any donor who asks for them. This is our reporting rhythm:

MonthlyWritten financial statement to the Finance Committee and board
QuarterlyMinistry and program update to the congregation
AnnuallyFull financial report to the membership · independent review summary
By January 31Individual giving statements to every donor of record
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Come and see us this Sunday.

Tell us you are coming and someone will meet you at the door. Write in Kinyarwanda, French, Swahili or English — whichever is easiest.

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