How Tithle Works
This page explains Tithle’s stewardship process in plain language. It is intentionally detailed and practical. If you want a quick start, use the section list below.
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Plain statement
Donations to Tithle are irrevocable charitable gifts. They become Tithle’s funds and are stewarded solely to advance Tithle’s mission and focus groups. Donations are not deposits or investment accounts and do not create any ownership interest.
For definitions of key terms, see the Stewardship Glossary.
Overview
Tithle exists to serve vulnerable communities—especially orphans, widows, and those facing food insecurity—through disciplined, transparent stewardship. Tithle receives donations, manages them responsibly under governance, and makes distributions to support focus groups according to mission priorities and accountability standards.
In practical terms, Tithle operates a repeatable stewardship workflow:
1) Donations are received and recorded.
2) Funds are placed under Tithle’s stewardship process (planning, review, and oversight).
3) Distributions are made to support focus groups.
4) Results are tracked and reported with transparency.
5) The cycle repeats over time.
What You Give to Tithle
A donation to Tithle is a charitable gift intended to support Tithle’s mission. When you donate, your contribution becomes Tithle’s funds. Tithle then assumes responsibility for stewarding those funds—prudently, transparently, and in alignment with mission priorities.
Important clarifications
• Donations are not investment accounts and do not remain the donor’s property after giving.
• Donations do not create shares, units, ownership interests, or a right to withdraw funds.
• Tithle does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice. Please consult your own advisor about your situation.
What Happens After You Give
After a donation is received, Tithle follows a consistent set of operational steps. The steps below are deliberately ordinary. Consistency is part of accountability.
Step 1 — Receive and record
Tithle records the donation amount, date, and method. This supports internal tracking, reporting, and stewardship discipline.
Step 2 — Classify for stewardship
Funds are classified according to Tithle's internal stewardship plan. All donations are directed toward mission support and long-term sustainability. Operating needs are supported by Board members, and all roles are fulfilled by volunteers.
Step 3 — Steward under oversight
Funds are stewarded with disciplined processes, reviewed periodically, and guided by mission and governance standards.
Step 4 — Distribute and document
Distributions are made to support Tithle’s focus groups. Each distribution is documented to support accountability and reporting.
Stewardship Cycle
Tithle’s stewardship approach is designed to be repeatable. The objective is not novelty. The objective is faithful consistency: careful planning, responsible execution, and transparent review.
Cycle components
• Plan: set priorities for mission support and sustainability with clear decision criteria.
• Review: periodically review stewardship posture, mission needs, and distribution opportunities.
• Deploy: make distributions aligned with focus groups and documented accountability practices.
• Measure: track outcomes as appropriate (qualitative and/or quantitative), improving clarity over time.
• Report: communicate clearly to donors and stakeholders with a posture of transparency.
For definitions of “stewardship,” “distribution,” and “compounding impact,” see the Stewardship Glossary.
Governance and Oversight
Stewardship requires oversight. Tithle’s governance is intended to prevent avoidable confusion and to support accountability. Governance is not a marketing feature. It is operational discipline.
Policies
Tithle uses written policies and consistent decision criteria to guide stewardship and distributions. Policies exist to reduce arbitrary decisions and to support repeatability.
Review and accountability
Stewardship decisions are periodically reviewed. Documentation is maintained to support transparency and reporting, including distribution records and basic rationale.
If you have questions about governance, use Contact us.
Transparency and Reporting
Transparency means communicating clearly about purpose, process, and impact. Tithle aims to avoid vague language and to provide information that helps donors understand how stewardship is practiced.
What transparency includes
• Clear descriptions of Tithle’s mission and focus groups.
• Plain-language explanation of how donations are stewarded (this page).
• Visibility into distributions when appropriate and feasible.
• Consistent language that avoids confusion about donor ownership or investment claims.
For common questions, visit FAQ.
Distributions to Focus Groups
Distributions are the practical expression of Tithle’s mission. Tithle prioritizes focus groups where accountability and meaningful outcomes can be pursued with integrity.
Orphans
Support can include education, health needs, and holistic care—chosen with accountability and long-term benefit in mind.
Widows
Support can include skills, community support, and pathways to stability—selected to honor dignity and enduring provision.
Food insecurity
Support can include immediate relief alongside sustainable local solutions where feasible.
To learn about partners and initiatives, visit Partner with us.
What You Can Expect as a Donor
Tithle aims to make the donor experience straightforward. You should expect clarity, consistency, and respect.
Expectations
• You can give through available pathways (online, check, recurring, and strategic giving).
• Your donation is treated as a charitable gift and recorded for stewardship and reporting purposes.
• You can ask questions about the stewardship model at any time.
• You should not expect an investment relationship, ownership, or the ability to withdraw donated funds.
Related Pages
Tithle receives donations as irrevocable charitable gifts and stewards them solely to advance its mission. Contributions are not deposits or investment accounts and do not create any ownership interest. Tithle does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice; please consult your own advisor about your specific situation.