Why is my gift to Adelphi meeting important?

Like your gift of time, energy, and expertise, your financial contribution is a valuable way of participating in the life of the meeting.  Each year, the meeting determines a budget, to support activities that carry out our values.  Your contribution helps to make that budget a reality.

How will my gift be used?

Our budget is frugal.  About one quarter goes to keep the meetinghouse physical plant running; about one quarter goes to Baltimore Yearly Meeting; we contribute to other Quaker organizations and community organizations; and the remainder goes to the meeting’s own activities, including the Aid Fund and all of our committees.  Budget Details.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes, if you itemize.  Here are some considerations in fitting your contribution in with your tax situation.

How can I make a gift?

You may place cash or a check (made out to Adelphi Friends Meeting) in the box in the foyer of the meetinghouse.  Or give or mail your check to:

Asst. Treasurer
Adelphi Friends Meeting
2303 Metzerott Road
Adelphi, MD 20783
atreasurer@adelphifriends.org

You can also authorize your bank to deduct an amount each month (the auto-donor program).  You are encouraged to take part in the auto-donor program if you can, as it gives the meeting a much better sense throughout the year on how we are doing in meeting the budget.  Instructions for the auto-donor program.

If you would like advice on how to include the meeting in your will, designate the meeting as a beneficiary of an IRA, life insurance policy, or retirement plan, set up a charitable gift annuity, or contribute appreciated property, please contact the Assistant Treasurer (details above).

May I make my gift anonymously?

Certainly!  Actually, all gifts to the meeting are anonymous — our donors’ names are never published in any written source and donor information is kept confidential.

How do I decide how much to give?

This is a personal decision and people end up giving different amounts based on their financial position, other commitments, and other contributions.  Here is some information that may help guide you:  In recent years, roughly 100 Friends/Families have made a financial contribution in a given year.  If you divide the amount of projected contributions in the 2016 budget ($141,650) by 100, that comes to about $1,417 per contributor (or $118 per month).  Here are the statistics for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 2015:

One hundred eight (108) Friends and families supported the Meeting in 2015 with donations totalling $125,818 (not including donations-in-kind). The following table indicates the range of donations received:

 

Range of Donations Received in 2015

Annual donation range	No. of Friends/Family	Average Donation Amount per Family	Annual Total 2015
Up to $500	38	$207	$7,854
$500 to $999	27	$677	$18,278
$1,000 to $1,999	24	$1,397	$33,535
$2,000 to $2,999	10	$2,405	$24,050
$3,000 to $4,999	6	$3,750	$22,501
Above $5,000	3	$6,333	$19,600
Total	108		$125,818