The GBA, in the exercise of its religious and charitable purposes, has established a ministerial assistance fund to provide financial assistance to ordained ministers or their families who are members of one of our GBA congregations. The Association welcomes contributions to the fund. However, the financial assistance will be considered taxable income to the recipient that is not an IRS recognized 501(c)3 organization. Therefore, the Association will make every effort to make payments on behalf of the minister to the organization or company that provides a service to the individual. The administration of the fund, including all disbursements, is subject to the exclusive control and discretion of the Administrative Team. The Administrative Team may consider recommendations from anyone, but the Team is not bound in any way to honor the recommendations. Donors will not be permitted to recover a contribution because the Team failed to honor the donor’s recommendation. The Association recognizes that the ministerial assistance fund is part of the continuing mission of the Association and has established this fund as an ongoing fund. Should at any time in the future the Association vote to close this fund, all money in the fund at that time will go into the general budget of the Association.