People worldwide are searching for hope and meaning. When you choose to donate to Alpha, you’re not just giving—you’re opening doors for individuals to meet Jesus in a personal, meaningful, and life-changing way. In 2024, over two million people connected with Alpha, with many experiencing a personal relationship with Jesus for the very first time.
By 2033, we hope to offer this life-changing opportunity to everyone on the planet as we look towards the 2000th anniversary of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Help everyone, everywhere explore faith and encounter Jesus.
In 2024, donations to Alpha USA made the following possible:*
*All data shared is our most accurate estimation, based on the many organizations we believe to be running Alpha.
Your generosity helps make Alpha possible, and people encounter Jesus in powerful ways through this ministry. From small towns to big cities, these stories reflect the power of invitation, community, and honest conversation.
The Evangelization of the Nations. The Revitalization of the Church. The Transformation of Society.
Alpha equips and serves the Church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus.
Unity: Alpha emphasizes the essentials that all denominations agree on. We believe that what unites us is infinitely greater than what divides us. Alpha is at its most effective as an evangelistic tool when done by and through the local church. By focusing on the essentials of the Christian faith, it opens the door for Alpha to be used in almost any context so that everyone has the opportunity to see their friends’ lives transformed by the gospel.
Quality: We believe the Church deserves the best. We strive to continually support the Church with quality resources and tools that help create a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about Jesus. The Alpha Film Series and Alpha Youth Series were designed to take guests on a journey of faith over multiple weeks. Each session covers a key element of the gospel in a way that is easy to follow and leaves space for people to explore their questions about life, faith, and God.
Generosity: Everyone should have the opportunity to explore a relationship with Jesus, no matter where they are, for free. Alpha is primarily funded through donations, allowing us to give all resources away at no charge.
Your gifts to Alpha USA enable churches and ministries to provide Alpha for free to their communities. In addition to one-time and monthly donations, Alpha USA accepts stock transfers, bequests, annuities, and legacy and planned gifts. Your support helps transform lives.
Alpha USA
P.O. Box 7491
Carol Stream, IL 60197
1-800-362-5742 ext 2
You can find answers to frequently asked questions below. If you need additional assistance, do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-362-5742 ext 2 or donations@alphausa.org.
To update your contact information, please call the Finance Team at 1-800-362-5742 ext 2.
To manage your donations, download and sign in to Giving by Funraise, a mobile app that enables you to view and manage your donation information.
To change the payment method for a recurring gift, follow these steps:
You can also call the Finance Team at 1-800-362-5742 ext 2 to make any changes to your contact or donation information.
Yes, there are some fees associated with processing credit card donations. You can choose whether or not to cover the transaction fees incurred with your gift when completing your online donation.
Make your check payable to Alpha USA and mail it to:
Alpha USA
P.O. Box 7491
Carol Stream, IL 60197
Many companies and organizations offer to match the charitable donations made by their employees. Please search for your employer on our matching gift page and complete the process to have your donation matched. Thank you!
You can read about our financial accountability standards here.
You can review our charitable disclosure statements here.
Alpha USA’s EIN is 13-3962840.
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If you have any questions, or if we can help you further in any way, please call us at 1-800-362- 5742 ext 2 or contact us here.
To manage your donations, download and sign in to Giving by Funraise, a mobile app that enables you to view and manage your donation information.
You can choose whether or not to cover the transaction fees incurred with your donation. If you prefer to not cover transaction fees with your donation, just click “Edit,” move the red dot to the percentage you would like to cover or to 0%, and click “Done.” These fees include the credit card processing fees, through Stripe, and platform fees through Funraise. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Alpha USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to Alpha USA are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Any gifts received above our current need will be used for ministry where most needed. Alpha USA’s EIN is 13-3962840.
These documents provide detailed insights into how donations are utilized to create spaces for people to explore life, faith, and meaning through Alpha. We are grateful for your support and invite you to review our financials to see the impact of your generosity.
Because of your generosity, hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. had the chance to explore faith and discover and develop a relationship with Jesus in 2024. As you read Alpha USA’s Year in Review, know that none of this would have been possible without your generous support.
Owners of Individual Retirement Accounts must begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RDMs) each year, beginning with the year you turn age 72 (73 if you reach age 72 after Dec. 31, 2022).
Roth IRAs do not require withdrawals until after the death of the owner; however, beneficiaries of a Roth IRA are subject to the RMD rules. Designated Roth accounts in a 401(k) or 403(b) plan are subject to the RMD rules for 2022 and 2023. However, for 2024 and later years, RMDs are no longer required from designated Roth accounts. 2023 RMDs due by April 1, 2024, are still required.
After that, a permanent tax provision allows you to make gifts to Alpha USA and other qualified charities directly from your IRA. These gifts are subtracted from your Required Minimum Distributions and do not count as revenue on your taxes. Because this type of gift actually reduces your income, it offers tax benefits even if you do not itemize your deductions.
Giving stock directly to Alpha USA may allow you to increase your gift and your tax deduction. When you give stock shares, you generally take a tax deduction for the full fair market value, which may be more than your original investment.
Giving stock may offer significant advantage over giving cash, or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds.
Please contact Finance at 1-800-362-5742 ext 2 and let us know the type of stock and the number of shares you plan to donate. This will allow us to properly track your donation and ensure that it is transferred correctly and that you are properly credited and acknowledged.
Alpha USA can help you establish a charitable gift annuity that will pay you or a loved one an annual income for life. The remainder of the investment, when you no longer need it, goes to Alpha USA.
If you are a younger donor, a deferred gift annuity can help you plan for your retirement. By investing now and deferring the start of income payments until you reach retirement age, your initial investment has more time to grow.
In either case, the donor receives a tax deduction for part of the initial investment, plus a guaranteed revenue stream that is partially tax-free. Alpha USA receives the remainder. Each charitable gift annuity is unique to the circumstances of the donor. To learn more, discuss your options, or receive a customized annuity illustration, please contact the development office at 1-800-362-5742 ext 2.
If you are writing your will for the first time, revising your existing plans, or own investment or retirement accounts or life insurance policies, please consider including Alpha USA among your charitable beneficiaries. In your will, you can name Alpha USA the beneficiary of a set amount, a percentage of your estate, or a percentage of your residual estate after you have taken care of your loved ones.
If you have already written your will, it is usually very easy to create a codicil, or amendment, to your will. A codicil with specific changes, witnessed and notarized, is typically accepted into probate with the original will. If you need specific language to include in your will, please contact the development office at 1-800-362-5742 ext 2.
