How may a church respond to a Designated Contribution?

When the contribution is designated to an individual who is not an employee of the church:

(1)   Return the check to the donor or

(2)   Accept the check but stamp it “NONDEDUCTIBLE” on its face with red ink.

When the contribution is designated to a fund or for a specific purpose:

(1)   Use the funds as designated by the donor or

(2)   Contact the donor and request permission to use the funds in a different way.

 
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