GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Thank You For Supporting Christ-Centered Education For Urban Youth

You Make a Difference in the Lives of So Many

We believe Christian education should be accessible to all regardless of income. That is why we always set JCA Tuition at an affordable rate, assist with Iowa’s ESA application, and support our families through scholarships from partners like you.

Over half of our budget comes from the hearts individuals like you who are passionate about making Christ-centered education affordable. Your gifts ensure that we are able to continually improve the educational experience for every student at Joshua Christian Academy. There are so many ways to give towards our mission at JCA.

Read below to find the best giving option for you and your household!

Ways to Give

Give by check

Make checks payable to Joshua Christian Academy and mail to:

1740 Garfield Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-265-0603

Give online

You may give securely online here.

Give Through our Amazon Wishlists

Small Gifts Can Create Large Impacts

Help us continue to provide the necessary supplies and resources to help our students and teachers thrive. With your purchase from any of these lists, the item will be directly shipped to our school, ready to bless our students. 

JCA Main Wishlist
JCA South Wishlist
JCA West Wishlist
For more information, contact Octavius.Evans@jcadm.org.

Give Through a Student Tuition Organization (STO)

Learn how to support Joshua Christian Academy and receive a 75% tax credit against your Iowa income taxes.

The Heart of Iowa Student Tuition Organization (HOI-STO) makes it possible for you to support students at Joshua Christian Academy and receive a 75% tax credit again your Iowa income taxes. It’s a win-win!

Your donation will help support over 200 students attending Joshua Christian Academy. In addition to supporting these JCA Students, your donation to the HOI-STO provides a 75% tax credit against your Iowa income taxes – the highest individual income tax credit option in the State of Iowa. And to make it even better, if you itemize on your federal tax return, 25% of your donation will qualify as a charitable donation.

Example: You donate $10,000 to the STO. You will receive $7,500 back on your Iowa tax return.

How to Donate Through the STO

Download the Heart of Iowa STO Donation Form

Download Here

Fill out the information and mail in your donation to the address given

Our EIN: 26-3549972

You will receive a tax credit certificate to use when you complete your taxes in the Spring.

Questions? Contact octavius.evans@jcadm.org or 563-552-9929

Give an Appreciated Stock

Give the Gift of Appreciated Stock!
Do you have stock funds that have grown over the years that would have a large capital gains tax if redeemed?
If you give the stock funds to JCA, you will avoid the capital gains tax, and will be able to deduct the entire amount of the gift on your taxes!
For more information, contact octavius.evans@jcadm.org or 563-552-9929

IRA Charitable Rollover Gifts

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a lasting impact at Joshua Christian Academy through an IRA Charitable Transfer, also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This giving option is an impactful way to support JCA while reducing your taxable income.

To Qualify

  • You must be 70½ or older at the time of your gift.
  • The transfer must go directly from your IRA to JCA or the Heart of Iowa STO
  • Gifts from 401(k), 403(b), SEP, or other plans do not qualify.
  • Gifts must be outright (not to donor-advised funds or trusts).

Potential Benefits

  • Donate up to $111,000 per year.
  • Excluded from taxable income (though no deduction received).
  • Counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

How to Give

  • Contact your IRA administrator to request a direct transfer to JCA.
  • Ask that your gift be completed by December 31 to count for the current tax year.
  • Let us know your gift is on the way so we can properly acknowledge your generosity.
  • Give directly to JCA’s Heart of Iowa Student Tuition Organization (STO) Fund and receive a 75% Iowa Tax Credit.
For more information, contact octavius.evans@jcadm.org or 563-552-9929

Charitable Gift Annuity

How to Give:

  • You make a gift of cash or stock to JCA.
  • In return, JCA will pay you the fixed amount of dividends each year for the rest of your life.
  • After your lifetime, the remaining funds go to support JCA’s mission for future generations.

Key Benefits:

  • Reliable Income: Payments never change, no matter the market.
  • Tax Advantages: Part of your income may be tax-free, and you can claim an immediate charitable deduction.
  • Lasting Impact: Your gift continues to bless JCA long after your lifetime.
For more information, contact octavius.evans@jcadm.orgor 563-552-9929.