{"id":141,"date":"2024-06-19T16:13:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T16:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.mrds.org\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:33:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:33:51","slug":"donation-related-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mrds.org\/index.php\/donation-related-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Donation Related FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Donation Related FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Roboto Slab|||on|||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;38px&#8221; title_letter_spacing=&#8221;3px&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/mrds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ContactUsHeader.jpg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;55px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image_icon_background_color=&#8221;#315D89&#8243; content_max_width=&#8221;896px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Quicksand||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Q: What is the deadline for end of year giving?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to IRS guidelines, gifts in tax year 2025 must be made before midnight on 12\/31\/2025 or postmarked by 12\/31\/2025 if mailed. Last minute trouble giving? Call us at <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-link\" data-stringify-link=\"tel:7139615645\" delay=\"150\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" href=\"tel:7139615645\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">713.961.5645<\/a>! If after hours, please leave a voicemail or you can also email\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-link\" data-stringify-link=\"mailto:donations@mrds.org\" delay=\"150\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" aria-haspopup=\"menu\" href=\"mailto:donations@mrds.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">donations@mrds.org<span aria-label=\"(opens in new tab)\" data-qa=\"opens-in-new-tab\"><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Q: Will I receive a receipt for my donation(s)?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0A: Yes, you will! If you gave online, then you will receive an emailed\/electronic receipt* for your donation within a few days. Those who give by check are automatically set to receive paper receipts by mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>*Unless you had been previously set up to receive mailed paper receipts only.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Q: When will I receive my Year-End statement?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0A: Your physical Year End Giving statements will be sent out in mid January. If you are scheduled to receive a statement via email, please keep an eye on your inbox. Note: The statement you received after your last gift of 2024 can also act as your year-end giving statement. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Q: How do I know if I am registered in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/donor.charitypilot.org\/public\/login\">Donor Portal<\/a>?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>A: Check the bottom right corner of your receipt! If it has a link and a password, then you are NOT registered. If it has a link ONLY, then you ARE registered. If you have not provided your email, you will not be able to register.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Q: How can I switch to\/from emailed electronic receipts from\/to mailed paper receipts?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0A: If you are a donor portal user, you may make changes to your profile. If not, you may email donations@mrds.org or call us at 713-961-5645 during business hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Q: How can I make changes to my recurring donation?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0A: If you are a donor portal user, you may make changes there. If not, you may email us at donations@mrds.org or call us at 713-961-5645 during business hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>\u00a0Q: How will this donation appear on my credit card or bank statement?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0A: The transaction on your statement will appear as a charge from &#8220;MRDS\u201d and the phone number 713-961-5645 should be present as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Q: Do you help with gift matching from my employer?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0A: You will need to contact your employer to have this set up. If they require forms from us, they can reach us at donations@mrds.org or 713-961-5645 and we will be glad to assist. 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