Hello partners!
First of all, thank you so much for considering an end of the year donation, and taking the time to read this. We can't say enough how important and humbling this is to us, and on behalf of the ministry and all of our listeners, we are so greatful.
I do apologize for the inconvenience of having a 6pm deadline for inclusion on 2019 taxes. The website does not process credit cards automatically, it generates a report and I run the cards at home on our credit card machine. We believe this provides more security for you, because we do not have to share your info to any third party (pay pal, etc), only our bank.
While less convenient sometimes, in the 10 or so years I have been working with CM we have not to my knowledge ever had a credit card security breach on our end. As former law enforcement, and a current private security contractor for my "day job", we strive for that kind of record, and are so thankful that with the Lord's help we have maintained it.
So this time limit allows me to process things by 9pm pacific (which is midnight eastern, the time our bank goes by for credit). If you donate later than 6pm pacific, there is a CHANCE it will still be credited for 2019, but unfortunately, I cannot guarantee it.
Again, so sorry for this, but the IRS says the credit is based on when the card is processed, not when the donation is placed on the website, so we want to make sure you get credit when you want it, but also that we follow the rules.
And finally, thank you SO much for all you have done for the ministry. Lord bless your 2020!
In Him,
Ron Mehl Jr