Are gifts to BGI tax deductible?
Gifts and donations made to BGI designated for a purpose are tax deductible. These includes gifts for support of a special missionary project, Orphan or the general fund.  Non-cash gifts for these purposes are also deductible when handled according to IRS regulations.

How do I make a gift to BGI?
Gifts can be made by cash, check or money order and mailed to (address) or you can donate online. You may call by phone at (phone) to make a donation using your credit card as well. 

How do I make a designated gift?
Contact the BGI Office to arrange and support a specific missionary or orphan or staff. You can make a one-time gift, a pledge, a monthly gift, or yearly gift online.  Please include the following information:

Your full name
Your address
Your telephone number and email address

The purpose of the donation (i.e. Orphan Support, Special project, General fund, etc.). Please be specific. If your gift is intended to support a special project, describe the project or use an assigned project name in the comment section.

Can I give by credit card?
You can give an online gift using your credit card. 

How does BGI acknowledge or receipt my gifts?
The Financial Department mails a receipt to each donor for each gift. The receipt has a detachable bottom portion that can be sent in a return envelope with your next contribution. The receipt will indicate if the gift is tax deductible or non-tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Click here for more information.

 How do I send my gift if I have misplaced my receipt?
Send your check and a short note indicating you have misplaced your receipt.  Please include your name, address, and the missionary's name and/or project that you desire to support.

 How can I request a duplicate receipt for one I misplaced or did not receive?
Call, write or e-mail BGI and our Financial Department will assist you in obtaining the correct information and a duplicate receipt for the time period required.

Can I give an auto or other property to a missionary?
Yes, BGI is glad to help you make a "gift-in-kind." IRS guidelines control valuation and acknowledging such gifts. See How to Give a Non-Cash Gift for more information.

 How does BGI acknowledge or receipt my non-cash gift?
Gifts-in-kind are acknowledged through a gift-in-kind letter. BGI cannot state a value or place a value for such gifts, but we can help you meet IRS regulations to substantiate your deduction. Contact Art Trawick of our Financial Department or e-mail him. For more information, click here.

 How can I be sure my gift will go to the right missionary project?
For legal and tax reasons, all gifts to BGI are under the control of our Board and subject to our policies and discretion. However, BGI honours the designations of our partners when you carefully identify the purpose. We will see your gift is properly applied, and your receipt will include this information. Our Financial Department can research your giving history and answer your questions.

 What do you do with my name and address information?
BGI is committed to protect the identity of its partners. We do not share or rent our list of contributors or other names with any other organization. We send Newsletters, Updates and appeals for funds from time to time to those on our list, but only when there is a real need.