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FDIC Coverage For Non-Profit Business Trust Acct.

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How much does FDIC cover for a non profit (church) business trust account?
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It depends on the nature of the trust account you've asked about. If it's simply funds the church is setting aside in a separate account for a designated purpose (of the church), it's included in the total of all other funds of the church on deposit at the same bank, and insured to the current SMDIA (currently $250,000). On the other hand, if the funds are held by the church in trust for one or more third parties, they may be eligible for "pass through" coverage up to $250,000 per beneficiary.

For a definite answer, you have to ask the FDIC, who will want very detailed information about the account and its use.

First published on 11/24/2014

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