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Supporting Women at the Well will help underwrite events, and provide scholarships for those in financial need. Ultimately, equipping a greater field to cast the seeds of the gospel of Jesus Christ in a day and age when it is so desperately needed.

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We are a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Ministry
Women of Purpose is organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit California corporation and donations to Women of Purpose and Women at the Well are tax-deductible to the maximum amount permissible by law under the Internal Revenue Code.

Gift Acceptance Policy

Women of Purpose, doing business as Women at the Well (“WaW”), a nonprofit organization headquartered in San Diego, California, encourages the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to WaW for purposes that will help WaW further and fulfill its mission: To reach women with the lifesaving truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The following policies and guidelines govern acceptance of gifts made to WaW or for the benefit of any of its programs.

I. Purpose of Policies and Procedures

The purpose of this document is to set forth the criteria that WaW and its Board of Directors use to determine that a proposed gift is acceptable and to inform prospective donors and their advisors of the types of gifts WaW accepts. While these guidelines establish best practices, they are designed to provide flexibility as directed by the Board of Directors Gift Exceptions committee.

II. Use of Legal Counsel

WaW seeks the advice of outside legal counsel as appropriate on matters relating to acceptance of gifts. Review by legal counsel is usually sought in connection with:

Closely held stock transfers that are subject to restrictions or buy-sell agreements
Documents naming WaW as Trustee
Gifts involving contracts, such as bargain sales or other documents requiring WaW to assume a legal obligation
Gifts of patents and intellectual property
Transactions with potential conflict of interest that may invoke IRS sanctions
Other instances in which use of counsel is deemed appropriate by WaW’s Board of Directors.

III. Communications with Donors

WaW holds all communications with donors and information concerning donors and prospective donors in strict confidence, subject to legally authorized and enforceable requests for information by government agencies and courts. All other requests for or releases of information concerning a donor or a prospective donor will be granted only if permission is first obtained from the donor.

IV. Conflict of Interest

WaW does not provide personal legal, financial or other professional advice to donors or prospective donors. Donors and prospective donors are strongly urged to seek the assistance of their own professional advisors in matters relating to their gifts and the resulting tax and estate planning consequences. WaW endorses the Model Standards of Practice of the Charitable Gift Planner promulgated by the National Committee on Planned Giving (attached as Appendix A) and the Donor Bill of Rights promulgated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals) (attached as Appendix B).

V. Restrictions on Gifts

Unrestricted gifts and gifts for specific programs and purposes may be accepted, provided they are consistent with WaW’s mission, purposes and priorities. WaW will not accept gifts that are inconsistent with its mission, purposes or priorities or are judged too difficult to administer.

VI. The Gift Exceptions Committee of WaW

The Board of Directors also meets as The Gift Exceptions Committee and will review all non-marketable gifts to WaW, and those gifts referred to it by the Chief Financial Officer. The Gift Exceptions Committee consists of the following individuals:

Diane Lowery, CEO/President
Roxanne Farrer, CFO & Treasurer
Debi Baczynski, Vice President/Secretary

The Gift Exceptions Committee is responsible for regularly reporting its decisions on gift acceptance at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. The Committee is also responsible for reviewing these Policies and Procedures at least annually or more often as needed to ensure that they remain consistent with applicable laws and the programs of WaW.

VII. Types of Gifts

A. The following gifts may be considered for acceptance by WaW:

1. Cash
2. Tangible personal property
3. In-kind gifts
4. Publicly traded Stock Securities
5. Life insurance
6. Charitable gift annuities
7. Charitable remainder trusts
8. Revocable trust agreements
9. Charitable lead trusts
10. Retirement plan beneficiary designations
11. Bequests
12. Life insurance beneficiary designations
13. Unreimbursed organization related expenses which result in reduced liability of the organization
14. ACH (Automated Clearing House)
15. Mobile payments
16. Amazon/Smile
17. Employee-Employer Gift Match
18. IRA (QCD)

B. The following criteria apply to the acceptance of gifts in these categories.

1. Cash: Cash may be accepted in any negotiable form. Checks must be made payable to Women of Purpose dba Women at the Well and should be delivered to any Board member.

2. Tangible Personal Property. All other gifts of tangible personal property shall be examined in light of the following criteria:

• Does the property fulfill the mission of WaW?

• Is the property marketable?

• Are there any undue restrictions on the use, display, or sale of the property?

• Are there any carrying costs for the property?

3. In-Kind Donations: Any donation of goods, services or time instead of cash.

4. Securities: WaW can accept only publicly traded securities.

Publicly Traded Securities: Marketable securities electronically transferred to an account maintained at WaW’s brokerage firm. As a general rule, all marketable securities will be sold upon receipt unless otherwise directed by the Board of Directors of WaW. In some cases marketable securities may be restricted by applicable securities laws; in such instance the final determination on the acceptance of the restricted securities may be made by the Board of Directors of WaW.

Options and Other Rights in Securities: The following questions apply to acceptance of warrants, stock options and stock appreciation rights:

• Is WaW required to advance funds upon exercise of the gift?If so, does WaW have the required funds?

• Is WaW at risk of loss of funds in accepting the gift?

• Are the rights restricted? And if so, does the restriction affect the ability of WaW to dispose of the asset? Does the restriction materially impact the value of the gift to WaW?

• Will acceptance of the gift and/or exercise of the option trigger any tax consequences to the donor?

5. Charitable Remainder Trusts: WaW encourages its donors to name the organization as a remainder beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust and will work with its donors to structure such agreements. However, WaW will not serve as trustee of a charitable remainder trust and will instead encourage the donor to use a professional fiduciary.

6. Revocable Trust Agreements: WaW encourages its donors to name the organization as a beneficiary of all or a portion of a revocable trust agreement. However, WaW will not serve as trustee of a revocable trust agreement and will instead encourage the donor to use a professional fiduciary.

7. Charitable Lead Trusts: WaW may accept a designation as income beneficiary of a charitable lead trust. WaW will not accept an appointment as Trustee of a charitable lead trust.

8. Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations: Donors and supporters of WaW will be encouraged to name WaW as beneficiary of their retirement plans. Such designations will not be recorded as gifts to WaW until such time as the gift is irrevocable.

9. Bequests: Donors and supporters of WaW will be encouraged to make bequests to WaW under their wills and trusts. Such bequests will not be recorded as gifts to WaW until such time as the gift is irrevocable.

10. Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations: Donors and supporters of WAW will be encouraged to name WaW as beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of their life insurance policies. Such designations shall not be recorded as gifts to WaW until such time as the gift is irrevocable.

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