financial policies
Project payments can be made by check, money order, cashier’s check or credit card.
As money is received on a volunteer’s behalf, it is credited to their account for the project. All monies received are immediately deposited into a designated project account. They are no longer the property of, nor can be managed by a volunteer or donor. Monies received for specific projects shall be allocated as deemed appropriate by ISF. All project costs are estimations and may fluctuate as conditions in other countries and exchange rates change. There is always the risk of unexpected expenses. Therefore, ISF reserves the right to distribute project funds in a way that will best fulfill the goals of the project, meet the
physical needs of volunteers and missionaries, and exhibit good stewardship of all finances entrusted to ISF.
ISF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are potentially tax deductible. Receipts are mailed to donors before February 1 of the following year. Non-profit organizations are not required to send receipts for amounts of less than $250. However, we feel it is important to thank each person who helps our volunteers get on the field, so we send a receipt/thank you note to all donors.
MAKE COPIES! Be sure to make copies of any checks you send to ISF. You need to make sure you have back-up records of all the money you have mailed to ISF. Do not send cash in the mail!
**Upon request, ISF will send you a financial statement that will have the name, address, and amount of your donors’ gifts.
- All checks should be made out to ISF (International Sports Federation). Checks made out to the volunteer can be processed by ISF, but the donor will not be eligible for potential tax deductions. The volunteer name should be indicated on the memo line of all checks for proper accounting. No credit card payments will be processed without written permission from the card holder.
- Checks can be mailed to ISF, PO Box 2788, Acworth, GA 30102
- Online giving is available at https://sportsmissions.com/pay-give
As money is received on a volunteer’s behalf, it is credited to their account for the project. All monies received are immediately deposited into a designated project account. They are no longer the property of, nor can be managed by a volunteer or donor. Monies received for specific projects shall be allocated as deemed appropriate by ISF. All project costs are estimations and may fluctuate as conditions in other countries and exchange rates change. There is always the risk of unexpected expenses. Therefore, ISF reserves the right to distribute project funds in a way that will best fulfill the goals of the project, meet the
physical needs of volunteers and missionaries, and exhibit good stewardship of all finances entrusted to ISF.
ISF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and all donations are potentially tax deductible. Receipts are mailed to donors before February 1 of the following year. Non-profit organizations are not required to send receipts for amounts of less than $250. However, we feel it is important to thank each person who helps our volunteers get on the field, so we send a receipt/thank you note to all donors.
MAKE COPIES! Be sure to make copies of any checks you send to ISF. You need to make sure you have back-up records of all the money you have mailed to ISF. Do not send cash in the mail!
**Upon request, ISF will send you a financial statement that will have the name, address, and amount of your donors’ gifts.
financial deadlines |
estimated project costs include |
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• In-Country Transportation
• In-Country Food and Lodging • Training Camp • Outfitting (Apparel, duffel, etc.) • Ministry Expenses |
• Travel Insurance
• Background Check • Visa and exit fees • Administrative Fee |
SPECIAL NOTE:
If a volunteer is able to raise more money than the amount of the project, receipts can be turned in for reimbursement for ONLY the following items:
If a volunteer is able to raise more money than the amount of the project, receipts can be turned in for reimbursement for ONLY the following items:
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• Gas and food receipts if driving to ISF Training Camp
• Postage for fundraising letters |
• Passport expenses (postage, photos, application fee)
• Visa expenses |
• Vaccinations (only for shots or precautionary methods recommended by the US CDC or requirement for entry)
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Excess money can be transferred to another ISF volunteer who may be struggling with their fundraising.
Monies can also be held for one year and applied to another ISF project in the next calendar year in which the volunteer wishes to participate. The money will be moved to the general ISF budget if it is not used in this time frame.
Monies can also be held for one year and applied to another ISF project in the next calendar year in which the volunteer wishes to participate. The money will be moved to the general ISF budget if it is not used in this time frame.
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