WAYS TO GIVE
MULTI-YEAR PLEDGE
To make a multi-year pledge, please (1) complete the online pledge form, or (2) download the printable pledge form and mail or email it to the church office:
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
2418 W. Swann Ave.
Tampa, FL. 33609
ariseandbuild@stjohntpa.org
If you would like to discuss a multi-year pledge with Father Stavros or Finance Chairman, Gary Ward prior to making your commitment, please email ariseandbuild@stjohntpa.org to make an appointment.
CHECK
If you have available funds, simply write a check to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, noting Arise & Build on the memo line. Checks can be mailed or dropped of at the church office. The church office address is:
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
2418 W. Swann Ave.
Tampa, FL. 33609
CREDIT CARD
You can donate right here using the form that follows. The credit card option allows you to set a plan for automatic payments over time, including one-time, weekly, monthly, every two weeks or twice a month. Please also select from the drop down menu whether you are a Parishioner, a member of the Prayer Team or a Joyful Giver.
CASH
If you wish to make a cash donation, please bring it to the church office. The church office address is:
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
2418 W. Swann Ave.
Tampa, FL. 33609
STOCK GIFTS
FROM TAXABLE INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS
Donating long-term appreciated stock provides significant tax savings. The tax consequence of liquidating and converting long-term appreciated stock to cash can equal 20-23.8% of the capital gains realized by the investor following the sale. Investors can avoid taxes on realized capital gains by donating shares directly from their investment account to the Arise & Build account, known as a transfer in kind.
Through a transfer in kind, you will avoid the tax on capital gains because you are not selling. Once Arise & Build liquidates the stock, there is no tax event to be reported to the IRS, allowing 100% of the donation to pass to the non-profit.
To donate stock, please contact Finance Chairman Gary Ward at ariseandbuild@stjohntpa.org for the information your investment account manager will require to process the stock transfer.
| Sell & Donate | Transfer in Kind | |
|---|---|---|
| Proceeds from Stock Sale | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Capital Gains Tax @ 23.8% on $90,000 | ($21,420) | ($0) |
| Net Received by Arise & Build | $78,580 | $100,000 |
Tax Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax advice. The tax rules are complex and change frequently; they depend on the individual taxpayer’s situation. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult your tax professional.
OTHER ASSETS
Mutual funds, property, and gold are other assets that can be donated via a transfer in kind, and would receive similar tax treatment as appreciated stock gifts from taxable investment accounts.
To donate other assets, please contact Finance Chairman Gary Ward at ariseandbuild@stjohntpa.org for the information your investment account manager will require to process the transfer.
Tax Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax advice. The tax rules are complex and change frequently; they depend on the individual taxpayer’s situation. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult your tax professional.
DONATIONS FROM YOUR IRA
If you are age 70 ½ or older when you donate from your IRA, you can reap the benefits of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). QCDs must go directly from your Traditional IRA (or Rollover IRA, Inherited IRA, or inactive SEP or SIMPLE) to Arise & Build. This distribution is generally tax-free, can satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if you are 73 or older and must be completed by December 31st of the year for which you want it to count.
In 2025, the QCD limit is $108,000 per person. If you are married and filing jointly, each spouse can make a QCD of up to $108,000 from their own IRA, for a potential total of $216,000.
To initiate a direct transfer to Arise & Build, you must contact your IRA trustee or administrator and provide them with the amount and the Arise & Build account information, which you can obtain from Finance Chairman Gary Ward at ariseandbuild@stjohntpa.org.
The amount of your QCD is considered a tax-free distribution and excluded from your gross income, so you do not pay income tax on the transfer. A QCD can therefore provide several potential benefits. It may be a suitable giving strategy for donors who:
Are required to take a minimum distribution or RMD from an IRA, but don’t need the funds and would face increased tax liabilities if they took the distribution as income.
Would like to reduce the balance in an IRA to lower future required minimum distributions.
Would like to make a larger charitable gift than they could if they simply donated cash or other assets. The value of charitable gifts that can be deducted from a tax return usually ranges from 20 to 60 percent of the donor’s adjusted gross income. This Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)-based limit does not apply to QCDs, allowing donors to make larger gifts.
Have identified which charities they want to support immediately with a substantial gift.
Tax Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and should not be relied upon as, tax advice. The tax rules are complex and change frequently; they depend on the individual taxpayer’s situation. Before making any decision or taking any action, you should consult your tax professional.