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International Charity Collections, Payments, and Wires
Revised September 2023
A number of parishes have developed relationships over the years with international parishes,
dioceses and other organizations to help fund efforts in foreign countries to build schools,
churches, orphanages, medical facilities, water treatment facilities, etc. Certain parishes involve
501c3 charitable organizations, which typically require specific guidelines to be followed.
The IRS strongly scrutinizes this area, so we have developed this guidance for parishes and
parish ministries to understand the compliance requirements and recommendations. Ultimately,
the burden for showing compliance with the IRS tax laws falls upon each pastor and parish
finance council.
According to the IRS, funds donated by individuals to foreign charities are generally not tax
deductible, and the IRS lists gifts to foreign organizations under
