Costs and Finances
FinACE: USA
Direct Deposit of Funds
Anyone who is serving with Mercy Ships that has a checking or savings account with a United States bank can elect to have the funds they raise directly deposited into that personal account in lieu of the Crew Bank. To request this option, you will need to complete a Direct Deposit Authorization Form and return it, along with a voided check (do not send a deposit slip) to the Payroll Officer at the IOC. These forms can be mailed to: Payroll, P. O. Box 2020, Lindale TX 75771 or Fax’d to: 903-939-7109. The first payment you receive from Mercy Ships will actually be a paper check in the mail. The second payment will be directly deposited. For timing of receipt of funds, please refer back to Processing Funds through Mercy Ships.
CrewMates brochures are available for use by anyone processing support through Mercy Ships that also has donors who are U. S. taxpayers. These colorful brochures are a great support raising tool. They are personalized with each individual’s name and Designation Code. Through this brochure, donors can make a pledge, or recurring gift, or a one-time gift and payment can be made via credit card, personal check or debit card. CrewMates brochures are a great support raising tool to enclose with appeal letters or to pass out during presentations at your church or community group. For more information about the brochures, email finACE@mercyships.org
The CrewMates support raising pages on the Mercy Ships international web site provide an easy and convenient tool for your donors to use for making gifts to you. Donors may make a one-time gift or a monthly recurring gift for your benefit. You also have the opportunity to personalize your page with information on your service with Mercy Ships and with a photo. Donors who are U.S. taxpayers will receive a tax receipt for all gifts made through your CrewMates page. Once a Designation Code has been assigned to you, your web page will be created at the IOC. For questions about your personal web page, email finACE@mercyships.org
Accountable Reimbursement Plans
Mercy Ships recognizes the need to attract and retain qualified volunteers and to provide for the reimbursement of certain expenses they incur in the normal course of business in their capacity as staff. Generally, all payments to taxpayers are considered taxable income unless excluded by a specific IRS rule. This may mean that the donations your supporters give to help fund your service could be considered income. However, Internal Revenue Code Section 62(a)(2)(A) provides an exclusion from income for reimbursements for expenses made pursuant to a qualifying reimbursement plan. Accordingly, Mercy Ships has adopted two Accountable Reimbursement Plans that you may benefit from. These plans vary depending on your service commitment, so please click on the appropriate link below to learn more.
Accountable Reimbursement Plan for Long Term Crew (2+ YEARS)
Accountable Reimbursement Plan for Short Term Crew (LESS THAN ONE YEAR)
If you have further questions, please contact finACE@mercyships.org
