About Giving

  • Giving Options

    TUC giving options are as follows:
    - Regular/Pledge Offerings
    - New Building Fund (restricted)
    - Other Special Offering (restricted)

    If Other Special Offering is selected, please indicate the purpose of the giving
    - in writing, if giving by cash
    - in a comment box on-line if giving by Tithe.ly, or
    - by email to finance1@tokyounion.org) if giving through wire transfer.

    If no Giving Option is provided, the giving will be treated as a General Offering (unrestricted).

  • Japanese Yen Cash Donations

    TUC welcomes donations in Japanese Yen. In addition to the collection during the service, we welcome members and donors to bank transfer ("Furikomi") pledges and contributions in yen to TUC's Yen Savings Account:
    Account Name: TOKYO UNION CHURCH
    Bank Name: Mitsubishi UFJ Bank
    Bank Branch: Omotesando Branch, #133
    Account Number: 1731959
    SWIFT Code: BOTKJPJT
    Account Type: Yen Savings ("Futsu")

    Please notify the Finance Office at finance1@tokyounion.org after making a transfer to help ensure it is properly identified and recorded in accordance with its intended purpose (see Giving Options). Please note that transfer/wire fees may apply.

    Those donating in cash outside of the weekly worship service can always use the second-floor safety deposit safe. When depositing cash, please use a clearly marked enveloped (your own is fine, if there are none by the safety deposit safe), stating name, date, amount, and purpose.

  • United States of America Taxpayer Cash Donations

    TUC welcomes donations from United States of America ("USA") taxpayers to TUC's tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization in the USA, The Tokyo Union Church Foundation ("Foundation"). Donations to the Foundation can be claimed on donor's USA tax returns. The TUC finance office will accept checks made out to The Tokyo Union Church Foundation; Alternatively, donors can wire funds using the details as follows:

    A. Wiring USD funds from outside the USA
    Bank of America:
    International wires SWIFT code - BOFAUS3N
    100 West 33rd Street
    NewYork, NY 10001
    Credit to: Tokyo Union Church Foundation
    Account Number: #145-04013

    B. Wiring USD funds within the USA
    Bank of America
    100 W. 33rd St.
    New York, NY 10001
    ABA Routing Number: #026009593
    Merrill Lynch account #6550113516
    Further credit to: Tokyo Union Church Foundation
    Account Number: #145-04013

    C. Wiring funds in JPY
    BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Tokyo Branch
    Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building
    1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027
    SWIFT code: BOFAJPJX
    For credit to: Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.
    Account no: 606422766046
    Ref: Client's Account: Tokyo Union Church Foundation (933-145AH)

    If you wire funds, please notify the finance office at financel@tokyounion.org to make sure that your contribution is identified and properly noted. Also, please note that transfer/wire transfer fees may apply.
    Those wishing to donate in currencies other than USA Dollars or Japanese Yen, please contact the finance office.

    Any questions or concerns, please feel free to send an email to finance1@tokyounion.org