Who is King’s Ransom?
Founded in 2009, King’s Ransom Foundation is a USA non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to upholding the cause of the widow, the orphan, the poor and the needy. We seek to reflect the Character of God through direct humanitarian activities.
What portion of my giving goes to support King’s Ransom’s operational budget, and what portion goes to the actual ministry work?
King’s Ransom’s operational expenses are covered by a private corporate donors, which allows us to allocate your giving to the causes that matter most to you. We invite anyone to join our corporate donor team and we offer special privileges to those donors. You can get more information about that here.
How is the General Fund used?
The General Fund is distributed among the ministries we support and may occasionally be used to support special projects as they occur.
How can I make a donation?
There are several ways to make a donation. You can use King’s Ransom Foundation’s secure online system integrated into every donation form or mail your check to the address below. To learn more about all of the donation options please visit our page Many Ways to Give.
King’s Ransom Foundation
420 Water Street, Suite #101
Kerrville, TX 78028
You can also call customer service at 1-866-590-3499, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST.
How are board members compensated?
The members of our board of directors are all volunteers who believe in the work and donate their time and wisdom directing the projects of King’s Ransom.
Why do we help the poor in other countries?
While we do help widows, orphans, soup kitchens, churches, and other charitable organizations here in the United States, we have found that the poor in the United States have safety nets that other countries do not have. Third-world poverty comes with a different level of hopelessness that we seek to serve.
How can donors be assured their money is used wisely?
We strive to be frugal and efficient in all of our endeavors. Our treasurer carefully monitors our finances each month and we offer our 990 forms upon request.
How does King’s Ransom determine what organizations to support?
King’s Ransom has a stringent process for vetting partner organizations, where we look at the fruit of their work, financial stewardship, their leadership, as well as their abilities to share stories and photos that can be used to help promote their project through social media and email campaigns.
I have an idea for a mission that I think King’s Ransom should support. How do I go about letting you know?
Use the “Contact Us” form to give us your information and we will take a look at it. If it fits our criteria your request will be submitted to our Board of Directors for review.
Are my online credit/debit card donations secure?
Yes. Our online giving system is transmitted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) which is a proven coding system that lets your browser automatically encrypt, or scramble, data before you send it to us. We also protect account information by placing it on a secure portion of our site that is only accessible by certain qualified employees of King’s Ransom Foundation. For additional details please see our Privacy Policy
Why do we use such graphic stories and photos?
These graphic images and stories are a reality for the people we serve, and are used to educate our donors on the difficult realities many face each day.
Why does King’s Ransom call me?
If you see King’s Ransom’s number on your phone, we may just be calling to thank you for a recent gift, to pray with you, or to find out how we can serve you better. While we will always encourage you to continue to be faithful in answering the cry of the poor, we will never call to pressure you into giving.
What if I have a question or concern about my experience with King’s Ransom Foundation?
If you ever have anything less than a great experience with King’s Ransom Foundation, we’d like to hear from you. It will be our pleasure to answer any questions or resolve any concerns to your satisfaction. Please call us toll-free at 866-590-3499, or you may email us at [email protected].
How can someone receive assistance?
Use the “Contact Us” form to give us your information and we will take a look at it. If it fits our criteria your request will be submitted to our Board of Directors for review.
Who are the people who match donations?
Sometimes it’s a single donor. Sometimes it’s an organization. These loyal donors want to encourage others to give so they offer us a “challenge” donation to help promote our causes.
Is it possible to send a memorial gift in honor of another individual?
Our Donor Relations department will assist you in making a memorial gift to honor a departed loved one or to remember a friend or family member. You can contact a King’s Ransom representative by calling 1-866-590-3499.
How can I opt-out of King’s Ransom Foundation mailings, phone calls and/or email?
Please send an email to [email protected] with the address, phone number and/or email that you would like to have opted-out.
How does King’s Ransom send Gifts in Kind overseas?
King’s Ransom does not accept gift in kind donations under normal circumstances, however, we will work with you to find the right charity if you have items you would like to donate.
Can anyone go on a planned mission trip?
Yes! Don’t just travel the world, change it! We work with several organizations and supporters who organize trips to the areas they serve. Join us on a journey you will never forget. By participating, you will see firsthand the desperate conditions of the developing countries we serve. Send us an email [email protected] and we will share any upcoming trips as well as place you on the list for first invites on future trips.
How do I request a tax receipt? Are donations tax-deductible?
You will receive receipts for your gifts to King’s Ransom via email if we have your e-mail address, or via regular mail if we do not. Also, in mid January, you will receive a summary of all donations you made the previous year. Contributions to King’s Ransom Foundation are tax-deductible for U.S. citizens. King’s Ransom Foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our tax identification number: 26-4451422.
I set up a recurring gift. How can I discontinue it?
If you would like to end a recurring gift, please call the King’s Ransom office at 866-590-3499 or e-mail us at [email protected].
Do you offer child sponsorship?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer that in conjunction with any of the partners we work with.
What do we require from our partners?
We require that all our partners ensure that all funds received shall be directed for the designated purpose we have given them. If a recipient fails to use the funds as they have been appropriated for any reason, any further support will be forfeited and retrieved funds will be distributed at the sole discretion of King’s Ransom Foundation without dispute. We grade our partners to increase or decrease the funds or end support with them when necessary to ensure that those who we partner with have the understanding that we will hold them accountable for how they use the funds we provide them.