WEC’s Financial Ethos

WEC International is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization since 1941.

Our EIN is 23-6396212
All contributions to WEC International are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income, estate, and gift tax purposes.

Yes, we are happy to provide a copy of our most recent financial statement to anyone who requests one.
If you have more questions about WEC’s financial policy or the financial situation of a WEC member, feel free to contact the WEC USA Finance Director.

Onsite WEC ministry teams determine a base support and start-up figure for each new member that includes items such as:
• Housing
• Transportation
• Food
• Communication
• Utilities
• Start-up & furlough
• Ministry
• Language study
We then add certain home country expenses like taxes, tithing, insurance, etc. to establish a reasonable and realistic level.

Many agencies provide a package of benefits that typically includes medical and life insurance, a retirement strategy, and sometimes, children’s education. We operate a bit differently. Like people who are self-employed, WEC members secure for themselves those medical and retirement strategies that best fit their particular situations. While we do not provide any of these benefits, we do give our members guidance and assistance in making decisions. Ultimately, the needs of all cross-cultural workers are met by God-prompted contributions from faithful support teams.

As they share their vision for the world with churches, small groups and individuals, God faithfully provides prayer and financial support teams for our missionaries. We do not make financial appeals. But we freely share our needs with those who ask.

Yes. Simply ask the member directly or inquire through our Finance office.

No. All home staff workers receive support in the same way as personnel abroad.

1) Mail a Check – Make your check payable to “WEC International.” Indicate if you have a preference for WEC to apply your gift towards the WEC ministry of specific persons, projects or areas on a separate sheet of paper. Mail your contribution to WEC International, PO Box 1707, Fort Washington, PA 19034-8707. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt in return.

2) Use Your Bank’s Bill Pay – Regular Giving Managed by Your Own Bank.

3) Online – By clicking on the blue Donate Online button above you can give by:

a. Credit Card

b. Echeck with your bank account

c. PayPal, Venmo, etc.

d. Crypto currencies (Bitcoin, etc.)

e. Stock (see other stock giving options below)

4) Text GIVE to 215-515-0929. It will reply with a link to the online giving page.

You can call 215-527-8229 or email donor.relations@wec-usa.org with questions about any type of online gifts.

Please contact the Finance Office when setting up the types of gifts listed below (options 5-9) either by phone at 215-646-2322, via ext. 3461 or selecting option 1, or email your question to finance@wec-usa.org:

5) Regular giving managed by WEC for you as an automatic bank withdrawal from your bank account. Done this way, you don’t need to remember a log in and password; you just communicate with our office by letter, email or phone whenever you want a change.

6) QCD – Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA.

7) DAF – Donor Advised Fund: They may ask for WEC’s federal EIN, which is 23-6396212.

8) Estate Giving: You can name WEC as a beneficiary in your Last Will and Testament, or on a Life Insurance Policy.

9) Stock Donations direct to WEC

Yes. Unfortunately a portion of each credit/debit card gift is deducted by the card companies and online giving provider before they forward the gift to us. Currently it amounts to 3.22% – 3.97% of each gift, plus a $1.05 fixed fee per gift. A $10 visa card gift would have $1.37 deducted; a $1000 visa card gift would have $33.25 deducted. Gifts by eCheck have only 1.27% of each gift, plus a $1.05 fixed fee per gift. So a $1000 eCheck would have $13.75 deducted.

Yes. Contact our Finance Director for details.

Fill in the Contact form and ask your financial questions.

Or By Mail or Phone:
Finance Department
WEC International
PO Box 1707
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(215) 646-2322 ext. 3461
(Weekdays 8:00AM-5:30PM Eastern Time)

When requested by a donor, non-monetary contributions are acknowledged with an official Gift Acknowledgement Letter that is acceptable to the IRS..

WEC deducts the actual cost of bank and/or card fees on your gifts, and the cost of receipting. We also deduct a nominal fee for administration, currently less than 1%, from all donations including those preferenced for the WEC ministry of members.