Good questions deserve plain answers

Yes. Peter Elvin Ministries USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 99-4045706). Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by U.S. law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for gifts.

Gifts fund ministry in India, including children's homes, church plants, feeding programs, pastor training and emergency relief, along with the modest costs of running a U.S. nonprofit responsibly. The Trust & Transparency page shows how a gift travels from you to India.

Yes. Choose a purpose on the give form and your gift is applied to that purpose. If a project becomes fully funded, we contact you or apply the balance to the nearest similar need, and we tell you we did.

By card or digital wallet through Square, by Venmo, by Zelle, or by mailing a check. Every way starts with the same short form so we can match the gift to you. The Ways to Give page explains each one.

Yes, by card. Choose Square as your payment method on the give form. The next screen opens Square's own secure page, where you pick the recurring option. Square emails you a link to change or cancel at any time, or you can contact us for help.

No. This website never asks for card or bank details. The give form only records who you are and what you would like to give. You make the payment yourself in your Venmo or banking app, on Square's own secure page, or by mailing a check.

Venmo, Zelle and checks have no fee. Card gifts go through Square, and the processing fee (3.3% plus 30¢) is added to the total so the full gift you chose reaches the ministry. Card processing fees are not tax-deductible.

We email a receipt once your gift has been received and recorded. Mailed checks can take 7 to 10 business days. Year-end giving statements document your giving for tax purposes.

Gifts are generally non-refundable, but if you gave in error please contact us right away and we will help.

Make it payable to Peter Elvin Ministries and mail it to PO Box 12, Elizabeth, IL 61028. Filling in the give form first helps us record it faster.

A board of directors reviews budgets, approves spending and holds leadership accountable. No single person controls the ministry's finances, and U.S. board members serve as volunteers. You can meet the team.

Yes. Our IRS filings and financial records are open to any supporter who asks. Contact us and we will send what you need.

No. We never sell, rent or trade our donor list. Your contact information is used only to receipt your gifts and keep you informed, and you can unsubscribe at any time. See the Privacy Policy.

We are a Christian ministry sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our full statement is on the Beliefs page.

Yes. We lead vision trips where you worship with local believers, meet the children and serve alongside the team. The Visit India page walks through a typical trip.

No. You need a willing heart and a valid passport. The local team leads the ministry, and you come alongside them.

You travel with PEMUSA leadership and long-trusted local hosts who know the regions, the languages and the customs. We don't take visitors anywhere we wouldn't take our own families.

Yes. Couples, families and small groups have all traveled with us. Tell us who is coming and we will shape the trip around the group.

Through newsletters, photos and video from the field. Join the newsletter and watch the latest videos.

Pray, come on a trip, join a benefit evening, follow the newsletter or share the story with your church. The Get Involved page lists every way.

Email info@pemusa.org or use the contact form. We read every message.