HighRidge Church is recognized as a 501(c)3 organization with a Religious Exemption. Contributions are tax-deductible.

Definitions of Funds

General Fund Giving / Tithes – At HighRidge, your tithe supports the core values and

vision of the church. The general fund mainly supports the church’s day-to-day operations,

including ministries, missions, staff, and facilities. Because of your generosity, we see God

change lives through each ministry.

Heart for the House – The Heart for the House fund moves the HighRidge vision forward

so we can reach more people. We have a Heart for the House offering once a year where

we hear vision from our Lead Pastor and encourage our congregation to take the next step

in their generosity. Some may take a step to tithe, and some may commit to giving above

and beyond the tithe over the next year. This fund can contribute to our general fund and is

used as needed on visionary projects per our Board of Elders.

Kingdom Builders – This group of people have the spiritual gift of generosity and have

chosen to make giving above and beyond the tithe their lifestyle. Kingdom Builders partner

with HighRidge to move the vision forward so we can reach more people. This fund can

contribute to our general fund and is used as needed on visionary projects per our Board of

Elders.

Missions * – These funds are making a lasting impact, strengthening families, children, and

churches locally, nationally, and globally. Our Lead Executive Pastor and Missions Pastor

oversee this fund. Ten percent of all Tithes supplement HighRidge’s general missions’

budget. This budget includes our church partners and church planting.

Chosen Foster and Adoption * – This fund helps vulnerable children find and thrive in

forever homes. This fund helps meet the physical, mental, and emotional needs of families

in our church who are fostering, adopting, or raising vulnerable children.

Building Fund * – The purpose of this fund is to contribute to any building, remodeling,

repairing, or maintenance project under HighRidge’s vision.

Disaster Relief * – These funds at HighRidge partner with local and national relief

organizations. We use these dollars towards emergency financial assistance in the

immediate aftermath of a national disaster.

* The Board of Elders reserves the right to use excess designated dollars as needed.

The ministry of HighRidge Church is funded by the regular tithes and offerings of the church family. These can be given in the Weekend Services, through Online Giving, setting up Recurring Giving, or Texting.

10% of all unrestricted contributions are given to support Missions.

Yes. Each year in October we begin financial planning for the upcoming year. The elders approve the budget in December, and it is implemented in January.

In preparing the budget, we begin by looking at what we expect to come in through tithes and offerings based on trends, but we also pray and seek God for wisdom on what to anticipate (He may stretch our faith!). Then we ask God for direction regarding the ministries and activities in which we should engage in the next year, and set targets for each department. Each department will then allocate those funds for regular ministry activities and expenses.

HRC’s finance department accounts for church finances based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), maintaining recommended internal controls and segregation duties. Monthly reports are prepared by a licensed CPA and reviewed by elders.

Contribution notices are accessible at any time online. Just email giving@hrc.email to request an official copy of your giving statement to be mailed to you, or just request an email of your giving records.

To set up a recurring gift, click Giving on the website or the app. When asked whether to repeat the gift, choose ‘yes’ then the frequency. You can set up as many schedules as you would like, so it’s possible to give a monthly gift as well as a weekly one. If you would like to give towards multiple areas (i.e. tithes, building fund, etc.), please set up a separate transaction for each one.

Note: ACH contributions may not show up on your bank account statement until 3-5 business days after your submission.

Every penny that is spent at HighRidge is first approved by Department Heads. Additionally, certain items need approval from the Finance Director to continue through the approval process. If the expense hits an amount threshold or is of a specific category, then the Executive Pastor will also approve the item. Finally, the Finance Office evaluates each expense along with its supporting documentation to ensure proper coding before being paid. Once checks are issued, two check signers (approved by the Elders) look through the documentation for each check and sign. The checks are then disbursed.