Donation FAQ
Donation Policy
STAR 99.1 FM (a ministry of Pillar of Fire, Inc.) is a not-for-profit, listener-supported 501(c) (3) organization. All donations to STAR 99.1 are tax-deductible. Refunds cannot be processed through this site once your donation is completed. If you experience any difficulty with your secure online donation, need information on further opportunities to support STAR 99.1, or would like to speak with someone about your gift history, please call our business office at 732-469-0991, during business hours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Donations
Why does STAR 99.1 FM still need
listener donations since there is now advertising on the station?
Why
do you ask for additional support throughout the year? Isn't Sharathon
enough?
What day does my
credit card get charged on monthly payments?
Will
I receive a statement at the end of the year?
What
is a Giving Partner?
What
is the Dollar-A-Day Club?
What
is the Two-Dollar-A-Day Club?
What
is the Ninety-Nine-Dollar Club?
What
is an Impact Partner?
What is a
Vision Partner?
What is a Legacy
Partner?
What is a
Sustaining Partner?
Is it secure
if I donate on-line?
Tax and audit
information
Why does STAR 99.1 FM still need
listener donations since there is now advertising on the station?
As
a 501(c) (3) organization, the majority of our operating funds come from
donations.
Why do you ask
for additional support throughout the year? Isn't Sharathon enough?
The
Sharathon goal is our minimum need to stay on the air and continue to
offer the existing programming as is. In order to grow and impact more
lives in this area, more funding will be necessary.
What day does my credit
card get charged on monthly payments?
Your credit card will
be charged on the cycle of the month you choose: either the 5th, 15th,
or 25th. If the day falls on a weekend or holiday, your gift will be
charged on the next business day.
Will I receive a
statement at the end of the year?
Donors will receive a
statement at the end of the year, and a receipt on their first gift
amount in a pledge. If you do not wish to receive any receipts or
statements, please feel free to contact our business office at
732-469-0991 during business hours.
What is a Giving
Partner?
Any gift, any amount, monthly or one-time.
What is the
Dollar-A-Day Club?
$365 for the year up to $730, either
one-time or $30.42 per month.
What is the
Two-Dollar-A-Day Club?
$730 for the year up to $1,188,
either one-time or $60.84 per month.
What is the
Ninety-Nine-Dollar Club?
$99 per month for 12 months, or
$1,188 for the year up to $2,500.
What is an Impact Partner?
With
an annual gift of $2,500, Impact Level Partners generously enable us to
continue our mission of offering the best of positive and encouraging
Christian contemporary music to listeners in the New York/New Jersey
Metropolitan Area and beyond. As a "thanks", we present the opportunity
for you to receive a halfday's worth of on-air mentions. These are a
one-of-a-kind way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or honor a loved
one. To find out which days are available, contact our development staff
at 732-469-0991, ext. 3133.
What is a Vision Partner?
Vision
Level Partners make it possible for STAR 99.1 to present Christian music
and host numerous family-oriented concerts and events with nationally
known artists and speakers throughout the year. As a "thanks", we
present the opportunity for you to receive a full-day's worth of on-air
mentions. These are a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate a birthday,
anniversary, or honor a loved one. To find out which days are available,
contact our development staff at 732-469-0991, ext. 3133.
What is a Legacy Partner?
Your
gift of $10,000 or more can help STAR 99.1 reach more hearts in this
region than ever before! Call Claudia Wittel to discuss the various
opportunities at 732-469-0991, ext. 3133.
What is a Sustaining
Partner?
A Sustaining Partner is one who pledges to support
STAR 99.1 on an on-going basis. Your gift will continue until you notify
us otherwise. Your commitment as a Sustaining Partner allows us to plan
ahead for the future. You can become a Sustaining Partner through
monthly checks, credit card donations, or EFT (electronic funds
transfer).
Is it secure if I donate
online?
Yes. All the information you give, both online and
over the phone, is kept secure. You can verify that your online gifts
are secure by making sure that the donation pages have an "https" at the
beginning (the "s" means secure).
Also, STAR 99.1 FM does
not share your information with any third-parties.
Tax and Audit information:
STAR
99.1 is owned by Pillar of Fire, a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit religious
organization. You have our commitment that every gift given to STAR 99.1
will be used with integrity before God, as we are accountable to Him for
our stewardship. We also recognize our accountability to you, our
generous partners in ministry. As a ministry of Pillar of Fire
International, we adhere to the highest standards of financial
integrity. All donations to STAR 99.1 are tax-deductible as allowed by
law.
If you have additional questions about how your gifts are used to sustain the ministry of STAR 99.1, please contact Claudia Wittel or call 732-469-0991, ext. 3133.
