Giving to Columbia Bible College
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse…and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open
for
you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessings that there will not be room enough to receive it.” Malachi 3:10
Thank you for partnering with Columbia to change lives!
Introduction: Columbia depends largely on the gifts of its alumni, friends and founding churches to help provide the
Biblical
instruction and positive community experience that thousands of students over the decades have come here to find. As a donor, your financial
investment enables Columbia to keep tuition costs manageable which, in turn, affords more students the opportunity of a solid, Christ-centered
education.
Students contribute about 70% of what it costs to provide for their education. Another 10% is raised through Auxiliary Services
(catering, hospitality, etc.) Columbia depends on the gifts of its alumni, friends and founding churches for the final 20%. As a donor, your
financial investment enables Columbia to keep tuition costs manageable which, in turn, affords more students the opportunity of a solid,
Christ-centered education.
Columbia Fund: The Columbia Fund is represents the “life-blood” of day-to-day operations. Behind the scenes
a receptionist answers the questions of a student; a counselor helps a student through a particularly hard time; facilities are kept clean and
working condition. Gifts to the Columbia Fund (or Annual Fund) help make up the difference between what students pay in tuition and what it actually
costs for students to attend Columbia. Gifts to the Columbia Fund are not usually designated to any particular project or program but are given for
the school to use where most needed.
Giving to a Project: Gifts that are designated for a specific project and/or fund will be directed as per the donor’s
request.
However, if funding for a particular project is no longer required, gifts will be used where needed most. All cash gifts and eligible gifts-in-kind
are tax-deductible and will be receipted accordingly. Here is a
list of projects to which you can also donate online.
Other Give Options: Browse through these gift options to see if any of these may suit your giving preferences. Contact us if
you need more information:
Columbia Bible College Advancement; 604-853-3358 advancement@columbiabc.edu
Student Testimony: Stephen Balzer is just one of the many Columbia students whose life was dramatically changed because of
the
generousity of a donor.
Read more ...
Ways to Give: The best gift is one that matches your charitable goals with your stewardship and financial goals. Please talk
with the College staff and your financial advisers as you consider your best giving options. Here are some of the choices available to you.
Donate through our website via CanadaHelps.org. Click on the link above for more information.
Donate over the telephone using your Visa™ or
MasterCard™; call: 604-853-3358 or 1-800-283-0881.
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Cash or cheque gifts provide income tax deductions in the year of the gift, with possible carry-over deductions for up to five more
years.
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Electronic Funds Transfer Program: Your bank can transfer directly from your account to CBC each month.
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A bequest in which you designate a portion of your estate in your will.
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Gifts of marketable securities provide the donor with charitable income tax deductions for the full market value without capital
gains
taxes within certain limitations.
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Gifts of real estate include land, buildings or other real property. A donor may make an outright gift, bypassing capital gains
and estate taxes. Or a donor may retain a life interest in the property and still obtain a charitable income tax deductions and estate tax
savings.
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A life insurance policy, no longer needed by the family or individual, can be given as an irrevocable gift. Annual premiums can
be treated as charitable contributions.
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A Gift in kind: Items of value needed at CBC. Gifts of service are not receiptable.
We are ready to talk with you - Our Church & Donor Relations staff can discuss with you the ways in which you might
contribute
to the ongoing mission of Columbia Bible College. We look forward to talking with you.
Mail or hand-deliver your donation to: Columbia Bible College, 2940 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford BC V2T 2Z8
To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact:
Columbia Bible College Advancement
604-853-3358
