Giving to Palmer
To sustain Palmer’s mission to “know and share the love of Jesus Christ,” Palmer relies on the generous financial support of our parish community. Your gifts create and sustain this special place for faith.
Why Palmer Needs Your Financial Support?
Palmer depends almost entirely on annual giving by Palmers, our community of parishioners and friends, to support its ministries and facilities. Annual Stewardship Pledges are the financial backbone supporting Palmer’s services, campus, clergy, staff, and outreach. They provide over 80% of the budget.
Why Are Annual Stewardship Pledges So Important?
Simply put, they allow the Vestry to plan a sensible budget to assure that Palmer can meet its obligations and support its clergy, staff, and ministries.
Why Are Annual Stewardship Pledges So Important?
Simply put, they allow the Vestry to plan a sensible budget to assure that Palmer can meet its obligations and support its clergy, staff, and ministries.
Where Do My Gifts Go??
Palmer publishes its annual budget, and you can find a copy here. Its financial statements are also available here.
How Much Should I Give?
We ask each parishioner to consider making a pledge that is both responsible and significant based on his or her financial situation. That calls on us to ask and answer three challenging questions:
- Does our contribution generously share God’s bounty bestowed on us?
- Does our contribution reflect our Christian values?
- Does our contribution reflect our priorities among our expenditures
A tithe (10% of your income) has long been held as the standard of Christian giving. For most of us, it is a goal to be reached through incremental increases each year. Every single contributed dollar adds to our mission and ministry.
| Stewardship Pledge as Proportion of Income | ||||||
| Monthly Gift | ||||||
| Annual Income | Monthly Income | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% |
| $20,000 | $1,667 | $33 | $67 | $100 | $133 | $167 |
| $40,000 | $3,333 | $67 | $133 | $200 | $267 | $333 |
| $60,000 | $5,000 | $100 | $200 | $300 | $400 | $500 |
| $80,000 | $6,667 | $133 | $267 | $400 | $533 | $667 |
| $100,000 | $8,333 | $167 | $333 | $500 | $667 | $833 |
| $250,000 | $20,833 | $417 | $833 | $1,250 | $1,667 | $2,083 |
| $500,000 | $41,667 | $833 | $1,667 | $2,500 | $3,333 | $4,167 |
| Annual Gift | ||||||
| Annual Income | 2% | 4% | 6% | 8% | 10% | |
| $20,000 | $400 | $800 | $1,200 | $1,600 | $2,000 | |
| $40,000 | $800 | $1,600 | $2,400 | $3,200 | $4,000 | |
| $60,000 | $1,200 | $2,400 | $3,600 | $4,800 | $6,000 | |
| $80,000 | $1,600 | $3,200 | $4,800 | $6,400 | $8,000 | |
| $100,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $6,000 | $8,000 | $10,000 | |
| $250,000 | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| $500,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | |
What Are The Best Ways To Contribute?
Contributing in monthly or quarterly installments is convenient for many pledgers, and helpful to Palmer. We recommend that you consider using your bank’s billpayer system or use the sign-up available on Palmer’s website here for dollar donations. Donations also may be made by bank wire or EFT to Palmer’s bank, Texas Gulf Bank, N.A., ABA No. 113115484, Palmer’s Account No. 9000900951.
Can I Pay by a Gift of Stock, a Donor-Advised Fund, or Through Other Means?
Yes, you may pay by a gift of stock or financial securities, through a donor-advised fund, or distributions from an Individual Retirement Account, which are very advantageous to many pledgers. For more information on these means, see the link here. To make a gift of stock see the instructions here, or contact Jessica Evans, Palmer’s financial manager, or 713-529-6196, ext. 111.
What Happens if I Need to Change My Pledge?
Your pledge is your pledge, not a contract. If your circumstances change for better or worse, simply notify Jessica Evans that you would like to increase or reduce your pledge.