Ways to Give

Your gifts will help fulfill our mission to Knowing Christ; Making Christ Known and to make disciples of Jesus to the Glory of God. Please contact The Finance Office us with any questions.

Give Online
Give once or give regularly through recurring giving.

Text To Give
Text dollar amount to 1-877-361-7859 and the amount you wish to donate.

In Person
Give your tithes or offerings in a church service or by dropping in Offering boxes in Narthex or Church Office

By Mail
10 West Pleasant Grove Road
West Chester, PA 19382

Matching Gift
Contact your Human Resources Department to see if your employer supports Church and Community Outreach missions.

IRA Or Donor Advised Funds
Transfer assets directly from a traditional IRA or DAF, an easy, tax-efficient way for donors to make an impact. Contact your Administrator to make a distribution directly to Westminster.
Tax ID # 23-1370437

Assets (Stock or Mutual Funds)
Broker:                   Vanguard Brokerage Services (Tel. 877-662-7447)
DTC#:                     0062
Account #:             74237243
Account Name:     Westminster Presbyterian Church
                               10 W. Pleasant Grove Road
                               West Chester, PA 19382
Tax ID:                     23-1370437
 
Please notify us of your transfer so that we may promptly sell and acknowledge your gift.

GuideStar
GuideStar is a public charity that provides information to donors, grantmakers, and businesses. It’s a valuable resource for people who are considering philanthropic investments or volunteering.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Change Your Account Email

    This changes only your login email. If you have an email on your profile page, it will be unaffected. Your profile page information is what others see (assuming your privacy settings do not prevent it). To change that email as well, you also need to update your contact information.

    1. Sign into your account with your phone number and two step authorization code.
    2. Click your face in the upper-right corner and select My profile and Settings. You must log in again for security purposes.
    3. Click My profile and household
    4. Under the Contact section click the edit button on right hand side
    5. Enter your new email address and confirm.
    6. Delete your old one.

  • How Do I Set Up An Account?

    We already created an account for you. For your privacy and security, please contact the church office or The Finance Office for help.

  • How Do I Make A One-Time Or Recurring Gift?

    Give from Your Profile

    1. Click this link and put in your donation amount.
      1. Enter your gift amount, then select the fund.
      2. Complete the memo field if available and appropriate.
      3. Click Another Fund to give more than once.
      4. Select a gift frequency.
        • Give Once — Select a date to give a one-time gift.
        • Multiple Times — you will receive an email confirmation on the date of each recurring gift.
    2. Sign into your account with your phone number and two step authorization code.
    3. Click Give – A confirmation message displays.

    Give Via Text Message Using Your Smartphone

      1. Text Westminster’s keyword “give” and the amount you wish to give to 1-877-361-7859 on your smartphone.
      2. Click the link in the confirmation message to access the payment form.
      3. Complete the payment form and verify the amount and fund.
      4. When finished, click Give.
      5. You will receive a receipt by text and email.

  • How Do I Manage My Payment Methods?

    Add, update, or delete the credit card, debit card, or bank account information you use to make online contributions to your church. You can also view any messages about failed or delayed contributions.

    Edit a Payment Method
    Change a payment method you use for online contributions.

    1. Sign into your account.
    2. Click manage payments under planned giving.
    3. Click add payment method to add another credit card or bank account

    Delete a Payment Method
    Delete a payment method that you no longer use for online contributions.

    1. Sign into your account.
    2. Click manage payments under planned giving.
    3. Click the trash can icon to delete Account.
    4. To confirm, click Delete.

    Note: If you have scheduled gifts assigned to this card or account, you cannot delete it until you reassign or cancel your upcoming payments.

  • How Can I View My Giving History, Obtain A Giving Statement, Print Year-End Tax Statement, or Track Pledges?

    View Your Giving Statement and Pledge Data

    This statement can include nondeductible gifts. It is available to you all year but is not an official tax statement. A button specifically for year-end taxes displays from February 1st to April 30th.

    1. Sign into your account.
    2. Click “view all history” under Donation History
    3. If necessary, filter your contributions by year or fund to get a list of the ones you want.

    Print a Copy of Your Giving Statements or Year-End Taxes

    From February 1st to April 30th, you can print a copy of your giving statement. This statement does not include nondeductible gifts.

    1. Sign into your account.
    2. Click Giving in the main menu.
    3. Click “Statements” for the current year.
    4. You should see all previous statements.
    5. Click the download icon next to the statement for a physical copy or PDF.

    Track Your Pledges

    View your active pledges.

    1. Sign into your account.
    2. Click Planned Giving in the main menu.
    3. If you have active pledges, they display at the bottom of the page under “current pledges.”
    4. To view previous pledges click “concluded pledges.”

  • How Do I Give Above My Tithe To A Special Ministry?

    Follow the instructions for How to Make a One-Time or recurring gift. Add your note in the memo field, if available, or send an email to our The Finance Office.