What happens to the funds I raise for my Summer Mission with InFaith?
You will raise funds to pay for the entire cost of your summer mission with InFaith. For this, InFaith agrees to pay up to $1000/week (more in specific situations). However, InFaith also pays for worker’s compensation insurance, staff liability insurance, accident insurance, payroll taxes, and other overhead costs from the funds you raise. InFaith does this by charging a 5% administrative fee and deducting the cost of employer payroll FICA taxes from your support income. So, for every $1.00 raised to support your summer mission experience, you will receive $0.87 in pre-tax income.
How much can I earn?
In most cases, you can earn up to $1000/week. However, if your budget is not fully funded, you will only receive what is available in your account.
What if I can raise more than $1000/week?
InFaith will only pay you the agreed-upon weekly amount. If you can raise more than you earn in your summer mission experience, the funds go to help fund InFaith’s summer mission program in general.
Can the funds be returned to donors if I do not go on my summer mission or if it ends early?
No, once InFaith receives contributions and receipts from the donor, they cannot be returned. These donations will be used to support the general expenses of the summer mission program.
Can I transfer some of my support to another person?
No, the decision to use “extra” support for any other purpose can only be made by InFaith.
When will I get paid?
InFaith will pay summer missionaries/staff once a month on the 25th. We pay for the full weeks served before the 25th of the current month.
Will I get paid if my support has not come in, or is it coming in late?
InFaith is only able to pay from available funds raised. However, we will continue to make payroll distributions for summer service until October 25th. Suppose funds for your summer missionary work do not arrive until late August or September, and you have not received the full amount you could have earned. In that case, we will continue to make salary distributions to you from the available support raised.
When is the latest I can receive summer missionary/staff support?
InFaith will not accept contributions after October 15th for summer missionary/staff support.
Will I be able to know who has supported my summer mission work?
Once all your paperwork is submitted, a monthly statement showing how much support has been raised and the names of your donors will be available upon request. Please send any requests to Michael DeHaven at michael@infaith.org.