Stock Gifts
By donating appreciated stock to Alpharetta Methodist Church, you are able to receive a tax deduction for the fair market value at the time of the donation, without having to pay capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock. Our securities transfer form has the necessary account information for you or your broker to initiate the transfer, along with the information needed for us to process and allocate your donation properly. Please return the completed form to giving@amchurch.com.
Retirement Distributions
At age 70 ½ you are eligible to give from your IRA or other retirement accounts in the form of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). This method of giving allows you to donate directly to Alpharetta Methodist without incurring taxes on the distribution. Note that QCD amounts can also count toward satisfying your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), which generally begin at age 73. QCD distributions to the church must be set up directly with your retirement account custodian.
Donor Advised Fund Grants
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible, and tax-advantageous way to give to Alpharetta Methodist Church. A DAF works like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. You can use your DAF to support the church’s mission now or over time, and it’s a simple, impactful way to manage your charitable giving. To recommend a grant from your DAF, please use our full legal name (Alpharetta First Methodist Church Inc), or contact the finance team at giving@amchurch.com for assistance.