Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? We’re here to help.
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What is Seed?
Seed is a crowd-funded, round-up mission’s fund whereby each Seed Giver contributes their spare change (via round-ups per purchase on a card of their choice) and the funds are aggregated into a fund and the fund is used to provide monthly support to global missionaries and missions projects.
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How does it work?
Once a Seed Giver signs up and connects a credit card or debit card to their Seed Giver account, each purchase made by the Seed Giver will be rounded up to the closest dollar, and those funds will be used for the monthly support of missionaries and mission's projects. Think about it, each purchase of a cup of coffee will now how a purpose, and that spare change will impact missionaries!
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Who does Seed support?
Seed supports global missionaries and church planters in the metro area (including AK and HI). Additionally, Seed supports missional education and humanitarian relief efforts.
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Is Seed a part of an Organization or Fellowship?
No, Seed is an autonomous mission’s fund, led by men and women of diverse
apostolic affiliations/fellowship.
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Is there a minimum mission's donation per month?
Yes, there is a minimum $9.99 platform requirement which ensures a minimum financial contribution is made to the cause of missions.
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Can I direct my giving to specific missionaries and projects?
No, Seed does not allow a user to give to one specific missionary. Seed exists to distribute funds equitably to all approved missionaries, and missions projects.
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As a pastor, can I request funds be directed to a specific missional project?
No, Seed exists to distribute all funding equally to ALL approved missionaries and
missions projects.
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How long does it take for financial support to reach missionaries?
Distributions are made to Seed Missionaries monthly.
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Have further Questions?
We're here to help! If you have any inquiries or need assistance, feel free to contact us at help@seedgiver.org. Our team is ready to provide support and answer any questions you may have.
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Can I see how much I give?
Yes, each user can review and/or download their end-of-the-year giving statement directly within their Seed Giver account.
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Will I receive a contribution report?
Yes, each user can receive and/or download their end of the year giving statement
directly within their Seed Giver account.
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Is it tax-deductible?
Yes.
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Will there be public disclosure of the funding, how it was used, and to whom it is given?
Yes, one of Seed’s core values is transparency.
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Do I have to round up on every purchase I make, or can I pause my giving if I need to?
Each purchase is rounded up. Yes, a user can pause his/her account.
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What types of projects will my giving support?
First, all funding is directed towards Supplemental Monthly Missionary Support (“SMMS”). SMMS helps fund the necessities needed by missionaries, such a food, shelter, transport, medical, etc. Secondarily, Seed funds projects such as the building of Bible schools, churches, orphanages etc.
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Is this for missions overseas or will it also support home missions in North America?
At this time, Seed is focused on Global Missions and Church Planters in metro areas (including AK and HI).
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What security features are in place to protect my personal financial information from data leaks?
All banking and financial institution data is processed by Plaid and Stripe, and therefore protected under their security policies. Both PLAID and Stripe are the leading platforms for trusted online banking security.