This policy sets forth the conditions under which Medical Ministry International may accept designated gifts. Subject to this policy, the Ministry may accept donations from those that wish to donate/support the work of this Ministry.
Medical Ministry International desires to be careful to assure it is not involved in creating a tax deductible contribution for some purpose that would not otherwise qualify for a tax deduction. For instance, MMI wants to make sure that a donation to benevolence, missions, or ministries is for the purpose of furthering the work of the Ministry (and not a non-deductible gift to an individual through the organization.) For this reason MMI has set forth guidelines under which the Ministry, as a tax exempt organization, can accept designated gifts.
1. The designation must be for an approved project, program or ministry of Medical Ministry International (MMI).
2. MMI must maintain discretion and control over all contributions and the ultimate determination of how all donated funds are allocated. The Ministry will make every effort to honor a donor’s designation, however contributions become the property of the Ministry and as such the Ministry has the discretion to determine how best to use all contributions to carry out our mission and purpose.
3. Designated gifts cannot be given to forward to specific organizations unless the management of MMI determines that this organization is a strategic partner and helping to execute the programs of the Ministry.
4. Gifts designated for individuals or designated for the benefit of a specific individual are not tax deductible contributions and the Ministry will not accept such gifts.
5. MMI cannot accept gifts with verbal designations. Designations must be in writing in an accompanying memorandum or note or else indicated on the check.
6. MMI must, by law, reserve the right to disregard designations despite the directive by the individual donor.
7. All funds raised by an individual to participate on a MMI Project Team or Program are donations to MMI and once approved expenses related to that Project or Program are determined, the balance of those funds go to the General Ministry Fund.
