General Treasurer/CFO
Our Mission
The Office of the General Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer exists to serve Christ and the Church as it allocates and manages resources.
We believe the most unbelievable, awesome blessing in life is to have a personal relationship with God our Creator, through Christ our Redeemer. Our aim is to put him first in all we do and to seek his wisdom, guidance and blessing. Out of the abundance of his grace to us flows our desire to serve both him and you. Our work is a form of worship.
Our calling leads us to serve The Wesleyan Church by stewarding financial resources, providing personnel services and facilities management to the General Church and to serve as a partner to resource the mission of various denominational institutions including districts and local churches.
We welcome your comments, observations and ideas as we partner together in transforming lives, churches and communities through the hope and holiness of Jesus Christ.
Financial Accountability
The Wesleyan Church demonstrates its commitment to faithful stewardship, financial accountability and transparency through its membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. We annually provide documentation and reports that demonstrate our commitment to their standards of membership. The ECFA seal on our website pages is a testimony to our commitment to transparency.
We annually engage an independent accounting firm to perform an audit in accordance with standards generally accepted in the United States. These audited financial statements are prepared for the General Board of The Wesleyan Church in accordance with The Wesleyan Discipline. Inquiries about these financial statements may be directed to CFO@wesleyan.org.
Regulatory Resources
IRS Resources for Churches
- Publication 1828 – Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
- Special Rules Limiting IRS Authority to Audit a Church
- The Restriction of Political Campaign Intervention by Section 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations
- Filing Requirements
- Publication 4573, Group Exemptions
- Publication 557 – Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization
- Exemption Requirements for 501(c)(3) Organizations
- Publication 4220 – Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
IRS Employment Matters
- Employment Taxes for Exempt Organizations
- Publication 15 – Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide
- Publication 15-B – Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits
- Publication 463 – Travel, Entertainment, Gift and Car Expenses
- Publication 517 – Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers
- Publication 521 – Moving Expenses
- Publication 5093 – Healthcare Law Online Resources
- Publication 969 – Health Saving Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans
- Publication 1779 – Independent Contractor Employee Brochure
- IRS Webinar – Proper Worker Classification
- IRS Webinar – Hiring People Who Live in the U.S. But Are Not U.S. Citizens
IRS Charitable Contributions
- Publication 526 – Charitable Contributions
- Publication 561 – Determining the Value of Donated Property
- Publication 1771 – Charitable Contributions – Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements
- IRS Webinar – Fundraising Guidelines for Charities
- Publication 4302 – A Charity’s Guide to Vehicle Donations
- IRS Webinar – Car Donations
Celebrating every time a disciple makes a disciple and a church multiples itself, until The Wesleyan Church has a transforming presence in every ZIP code.
Demystifying Tax Exemption
We often hear the phrases “tax exempt” applied to the church. What it means practically can often be confusing. Here’s a quick primer on how “tax exempt” applies to the church.
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Generosity that isn’t too taxing
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IRS Charitable Contribution Resources
These helpful resources will guide your IRS Charitable Contribution.
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Stock Gifting
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IRA Charitable Rollover
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Gifts of Grain
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