GIVE

Practicing Extravagant Generosity

We believe that God asks us to be extravagantly generous! We incorporate this practice into our weekend services as a way of thanking God for the gifts He gives. At Foothills, we believe in transforming life and making a positive impact in our community. Your generous contributions have been instrumental in our mission to Know God, Love Others, Reach Neighbours and Serve the World. See below for ways to give, which includes Preauthorized Giving. This is the easiest and most efficient way to give as it helps us anticipate, plan and steward our budget.

Four ways to give

Online

Give conveniently online via Realm using your credit card. You can either set up a recurring gift or a one-time donation. This is a safe and convenient option for giving.

A safe and convenient option for giving

In person

You can give via cash/cheque directly in the offering plates during weekend services. Use the contact form to request personalized envelopes.

Cash or cheque

Pre-authorized

The same amount each month, straight from your bank. One form, then nothing to remember.

Pre-authorized form

Steadiest for the budget

Securities & legacy

Shares, or a gift in your will. Often the most tax-efficient way to give.

Talk to the office first

Give online

Secure giving, hosted by Realm — the same account you'd use for registrations

Encrypted · we never see your card

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

You'll land on onrealm.org, which looks different from this site — that's expected, not a redirect gone wrong.

Choose an amount, a fund, and one-off or recurring. Takes about two minutes.

Your receipt arrives by email, and your annual tax receipt is issued each February.

Give now — on Realm

Prefer not to use the portal? Cheques can be made out to Foothills Alliance Church and left in the box or posted to the office.

What are the different funds?

GENERAL FUND
Supports the main ministries and functions of the church, including the cost of day-to-day operations. These ministries include Adult Ministries, Worship Arts, Children’s Ministries, Youth ministries, and Administration.

BUILDING FUND
Pays for our mortgage (currently scheduled to be paid by Aug 2025) as well as planned (preventative) and unplanned (unexpected repairs) projects required to maintain our building and technology.

MISSIONS FUND
Goes directly to supporting global impact efforts in Canada and world wide. Portions of this fund go to: the Global Advance Fund, Foothills Family International Workers, Camp Chamisall, and various Canadian ministries.

JUSTICE & COMPASSION FUND
Used to relieve poverty, restore dignity, work against injustice and help promote the kingdom reign of Jesus. This fund supports Foothills Family members and community members during times of need with a hand up (as opposed to a hand-out) approach.

The budget is approved by members at the annual meeting, and the financials are public:

AGM Report 2025–26 (PDF)Audited Financial Statements 2024–25 (PDF)

Questions about the numbers? Ask the office

Questions about giving

How do I receive my tax receipt?

If you have a Realm account, you will receive an email with a link to retrieve your tax receipt in late January or early February following the donation year. If you do not have a Realm account, tax receipts will be mailed to your residence address by the end of February. If you have lost your receipt, please email the office to request a new one.

How do I change or cancel my scheduled giving?

If you donate via your credit card on Realm, simply log in to your Realm account to make changes to the frequency or amount of your automatic giving by clicking on the 3 dots next to your scheduled donation. If you give via automatic bank withdrawal, email accounting to request the change. Please allow 5 days for your request to be completed.

Questions? Call the office at 403.241.9777, Mon–Thurs 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, or use the contact form.

Foothills Alliance Church is a registered Canadian charity.