Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
Our parish, Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Church, Inc., is humbly appealing to your kindness and generosity to support our liturgical life and church needs.
As our community continues to pray and worship together, we are currently raising funds for essential items required for our divine services, including:
- Liturgical Vestments: Sacred vestments for clergy and altar servers.
- Liturgical Supplies: Candles, incense, charcoal, communion wine, and altar bread (prosfora).
- Church Utensils & Appurtenances: Candlesticks, processional crosses, icons, and liturgical vessels.
Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports the spiritual life of our parish and ensures the beauty and dignity of our divine services.
How You Can Donate
We gratefully accept donations through any of the following methods:
Via Zelle
(for US bank account holders)
Send your donation to our parish email: our.lady.kazan@gmail.com. Recipient: Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Church, Inc.
Instructions for sending donations via Zelle:
- Open your bank's mobile app
- Go to the Zelle section
- Enter the church's email address: our.lady.kazan@gmail.com, or scan the QR code:
- Enter the amount, and in the "Memo" field, write your name for prayer commemoration and the purpose of the donation (e.g., "Willy Willson, for liturgical vestments")
Via PayPal
- Send funds to: our.lady.kazan@gmail.com or:
- use the link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XQZF63QWMAE7S or:
- use the QR code:
or: - click the button below:
«Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver» (2Co.9:7).
May the Holy Theotokos intercede for you and your families, and may the Lord reward you abundantly for your sacrificial love!
With prayers and gratitude in Christ,
Our Lady of Kazan Orthodox Church
Tax Guide for Donors: How to Claim Your Contributions
Dear community members, our organization is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. This means your charitable contributions to our community are tax-deductible under U.S. tax laws.
To help you properly claim your donations on your federal income tax return, please keep the following guidelines in mind:
- Itemized Deductions: Charitable deductions only reduce your taxes if you itemize your deductions on your tax return (using Schedule A of Form 1040) rather than taking the Standard Deduction.
- Proof of Payment: Keep a record of your donations. Bank statements, canceled checks, or electronic transaction receipts (Zelle, PayPal, credit card statements) are all valid proof for the IRS.
- Official Acknowledgment Letters:
- For any single contribution of $250 or more, IRS rules require you to have a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from our organization to claim the deduction.
- To make things easier for you, our community sends out annual giving statements every January summarizing your total contributions for the preceding tax year.
- Goods and Services Limits: If you received something of value in return for your donation (such as a ticket to a fundraising dinner or merchandise), you can only deduct the amount that exceeds the fair market value of the items received. Intangible religious benefits (like attending services) do not reduce your deductible amount.
Need Assistance? If you need your annual tax statement, have questions about your giving history, or need to update your contact information, please reach out to our treasurer or secretary at Загрузка адреса... .
This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional tax advice. Please consult with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a qualified tax professional regarding your personal tax situation.