BVI provides an excellent way by which Christians may channel their gifts to God's work. We believe a Christian's firstfruits or tithes should be directed to his/her local church. Beyond that, BVI is a worthy parachurch ministry where the gifts of friends are welcome. BVI is a non-profit, faith ministry that complies with IRS code 501(c)(3). Tax deductible receipts are issued. Gifts may be designated for:

• General Operations

• Support of a Specific Staff Member

• Helen Odenwelder Missions Fund

• Special Projects

• In Honor or In Memory Gifts

• Planned (Deferred) Giving

Methods

PayPal - Donors wishing to give electronically can do so through PayPal. PayPal provides a secure and cost-effective way for BVI to process online electronic payments.

PayPal payments can be made in one of two ways:

• as a one-time gift

• as a recurring payment debited out of the
  user's account each month

Donors do not need a PayPal account to make a one-time donation, but will require an account if they wish to make regularly recurring donations. Setting up a PayPal account is free and easy. Your PayPal account can be used a number of other places on the web. Donors wishing to use a credit card to make perpetual monthly donations should choose the PayPal (Recurring) method.

Webstore - Donors who also regularly purchase BVI materials can choose to add a donation to their orders. Both the price of the materials ordered and the amount of the donation will be charged to the credit card as one amount. The donor will receive a tax deductible receipt for the gift portion of the amount.

Electronic Funds Transfer - It is possible to set up an ACH transaction to have your donation processed electronically through your bank. The funds will be withdrawn directly from your checking account. Click the link to the right to download and print out the authorization form needed to set up an automatic transaction.

Postal Mail & Phone - Donors are always welcome to make donations through traditional methods such as postal mail and phone. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about making a donation.

Commonly Asked Questions and Answers

1. Is my contribution tax-deductible?

    

   Bible Visuals International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization following all IRS guidelines.  Gifts are deductible according to IRS regulations.
    

2. How will the my donation be used?

    

   Bible Visuals International is organized as a non-profit organization.  A “for-profit” organization can seek funding from its owners or stock holders to develop new products.  For Bible Visuals, these “up-front” development costs of new products are funded by our financial partners, since as a non-profit we have no stockholders or owners.  Your gifts to our general operations provide this funding to further our ministry with new ways to send for the truth of God’s word in song and stories.

   
    

3. I don't live in the United States. Can I still contribute?

    

   PayPal maintains a list of close to 40 approved countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, and Japan. When making a donation, PayPal will make the necessary currency conversion on your behalf. Additional information is available during the donation process and on PayPal's web site. Additionally, BVI accepts bank and wire transfers for overseas donors. Please contact us if you would like more information about this option.
    

4. I am having problems making a donation. PayPal is not accepting my donation.

    

   Please contact us if you require any assistance with online donations. We can either assist you with the online donation process or take your donation using a different method.
    

5. I need to change or cancel my recurring PayPal donation. How do I do that?

    

   Go to PayPal's homepage and log into your account. Once you are forwarded to the main PayPal page, click on the "History" link in the second row. Listed under your recent history, you will see your most recent payment to BVI. Click on "Details" which will take you to the details of that specific payment. Near the top of the page, you will see the words "In reference to:" with a link having a large string of letters and numbers. Click on that link and you will be taken to the details for your subscription. This page will allow you to change the amount, the fund source, and even cancel the subscription altogether. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
    

6. Are there alternative ways to support the ministry of BVI?

    

   • Non-cash gifts funded with appreciated assets (stocks, bonds, real estate) may have tax–saving benefits.

   • Tribute Gifts. You may honor or memorialize a loved one. Their remembrance will be printed in our newsletter.

   • Planned gifts can provide a life-income for you now and a gift deferred for the future ministry of Bible Visuals.

   • Remembering Bible Visuals International in your Will provides for future ministry.
      

7. I have used computers, office equipment, or other things that I would like to see if BVI has a use for. Do you accept donations of equipment?

    

   BVI does have need for equipment and regularly makes use of such gifts. Please contact our office with a description of the items and we can let you know if it is something we can use.

    

8. I can't make a donation right now. Are there other ways I can contribute?

    

   There are plenty of ways that you can help in supporting our ministry. Here are a few ideas

   • Call and request copies of our catalog. Give one to your Christian Education director or the other teachers at your church.

   • Visit your local Christian bookstore. Ask them if they carry BVI's materials. If they don't, give them BVI's contact information and a catalog and encourage them to consider doing so.

   • We are always in need of volunteer help at our office. We have both easy and challenging jobs available for any skill level. If you live in the Lancaster County, Pennsylvania area, contact us abut opportunities.

   • Next time you send a care package to one of your church's missionaries, consider including a BVI Visualized Bible Volume along with the teachers text in that countries language. Not only will you provide the missionary with a useful tool, but also you will be introducing them to a wealth of great resources.