SHOC Financial Transparency & Giving Guide
A Practical Look at What It Takes to Sustain Our Community
🔍 Honest. Transparent. Ethical Giving.
The level of transparency that SHOC provides is not typical. We believe in going beyond the standard, ensuring that our community fully understands where money goes, how much things cost, and how contributions directly impact our mission.
Giving isn’t about pressure or guilt. It’s about practical generosity, ethical stewardship, and ensuring that our community has the resources to thrive.
🌟 A Values-Driven Approach to Giving
We understand that conversations about money can be difficult. Many of us carry past experiences with churches where giving felt manipulative, pressured, or unclear.
That’s not what we do here.
✅ Giving is a choice. It should never feel forced.
✅ Your situation matters. Your giving should be in line with what’s reasonable for your life.
✅ Giving isn’t just about church. As Dottie preached: Giving is a spiritual practice—one that can extend beyond SHOC to causes you care about.
✅ At SHOC, your presence is valued above any financial contribution. Whether or not you choose to give, you are always welcome here.
This isn’t about pressure or guilt—it’s about practical sustainability and ensuring that the people who make this community possible can keep doing what they do.
📢 Every dollar counts and every effort matters. Let’s do this together!
📊 2025 Budget Breakdown: What It Costs to Run SHOC
Expense Category
Salaries & Personnel
Facilities & Lease
Hospitality & Events
Insurance (Liability & Property)
Children’s Ministry
Administrative & Operations
Miscellaneous Expenses
Bank & Payroll Fees
TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES
Monthly Cost
$4,642
$1,146
$300
$115
$42
$335
$35
$44
$6,918
What This Supports
Fair wages for pastors, worship leaders, and children’s staff.
Rent for gathering space and services.
Coffee, food, and gatherings for community connection.
Ensuring legal and financial protection.
Curriculum, materials, and resources for kids' programs.
Accounting, software, website, and workspace subscriptions.
Equipment, supplies, and unexpected needs.
Processing fees for donations and payroll.
Keeping SHOC operational and sustainable.
🚨 The Gap We Need to Close
To ensure SHOC remains financially stable this year, we need $10,256 to cover our full budget if grants do not come through.
💡 Where We Stand Today:
Total Budget Needed: $83,012
Current Projected Income (Without Grants): $72,756
Gap to Close: $10,256
✅ Our Savings Cushion Helps: We have $10,000 in savings to offset unexpected shifts, but this does not fully cover the funding gap.
📌 If We Exceed Our Goal:
Ensure pastor and staff roles are financially sustainable with livable wages.
Provide weekly services as opposed to bimonthly services.
Grow our kids and youth ministries.
💡How to Give
Supporting SHOC financially is simple and secure. Here’s how you can contribute:
🔗 Give Online – Set up a one-time or recurring donation.
🏢 Employer Matching – Check if your workplace offers donation matching.
📩 Mail a Check – Send the check to PO BOX 3253, Tustin, CA 92781
FAQs
Are my donations tax-deductible?
Yes! SHOC is a registered nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We provide receipts for all contributions.
Is SHOC a qualified organization for donation matching?
Yes, many employers match donations to nonprofit organizations like SHOC. Check with your HR department to see if your workplace offers this benefit.
Can I direct my giving to a specific budget item?
Yes! When giving, you can select a specific budget category from the drop-down menu. If no category is selected, all donations go toward SHOC’s general fund, which covers operational expenses.
Does SHOC receive any government or outside funding?
SHOC relies entirely on donations (and soon to be grants). We do not receive any ongoing government funding.
Who sees what I give?
Giving records are confidential and only accessible to SHOC’s financial team for record-keeping purposes. No one else sees individual donation amounts.
Who has access to the donated money?
Only authorized finance personnel and leadership have access to SHOC’s funds, with strict oversight and accountability measures in place.
How are pay rates determined at SHOC?
Staff salaries are based on industry standards for similar-sized organizations and adjusted for cost of living. Compensation decisions are made transparently and reviewed regularly to ensure fairness and sustainability.