ABCOPAD Foundation

Engage Locally - Disciple Globally - Give Generously

ABCOPAD Foundation

Engage Locally - Disciple Globally - Give Generously

Since 1972, the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware have shared together in presenting a witness for Jesus Christ. Though ministry styles have changed over the past 50 years, the focus and desire to share Jesus with others have not changed.

Many have gone before us, leaving their legacy of service and gifts that we might continue to serve today. Now, we need to plan for those who will come behind us. We need to be found faithful in leaving footprints for future generations that will encourage them to believe and inspire them for ministry tomorrow.

THE HARVEST ENDOWMENT was established to support the vision of the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware (ABCOPAD) by providing current financial resources for our regional partners today while securing long-term assets for their future.

When you give to ABCOPAD, you are partnering with us to build healthy and vital partnerships with our pastoral leaders, local congregations, and our American Baptist family worldwide.

  • ENGAGE LOCALLY

    We engage ‘locally’ with pastoral leaders and congregations to provide encouragement and resources to strengthen their ministry.

  • DISCIPLE GLOBALLY

    We disciple ‘globally’ with missionaries around the world to support their work and physically serve with them as the hands and feet of Jesus.

  • GIVE GENEROUSLY

    We give ‘generously’ when we join with other believers to do God’s work. We increase Christian unity and help the kingdom grow.

Your gifts help to transform lives and congregations…

  • Provide resources through Leadership Learning Communities, Clergy Ethics, Commission on Ministerial Leadership, ACTS (Academy of Christian Training and Service); REFIREMENT (Interim Minister Program), Regional Associate Pastors, counsel to AB Women, AB Men and Ministers Council

  • Provide the means for our staff to participate in Ministry Celebrations and Installations

  • Assist individuals and congregations in mission trips to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Texas, Louisiana, Carolinas, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and more locations as we partner with ABCUSA…and SO MUCH MORE!!!

or make a check payable to "ABCOPAD FOUNDATION" 407 Madison Ave, Hatboro, PA 19040

Mark J. Mendicino

ABCOPAD Foundation / Board President

Mark is a member of North Hills Community Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA, and serves as Financial Secretary, Chair of the Security Committee and plays drums with the Praise Band each week.

After graduation from West Virginia University, he worked as a manager with Dunham’s Sporting Goods for several years before becoming a financial advisor with Parker Hunter investment firm in Pittsburgh. After a merger with Janney Montgomery Scott, Mark continued his role as Executive Vice President of Wealth Management for them until his retirement at the end of 2019. He currently expressing his love of music with his own startup of the Mendicino Music Project.

Mark serves as Circles Board Co-Chair of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and President of the Shaler Area Rotary Club. In the past, he has volunteered with Youth Education in the Arts, the Shaler Area String Parents Association, and the Citizen’s Advisory Council in Allegheny County and also contributed as financial advisor with the Boy Scouts of America (Pittsburgh), the Rankin Christian Center and various churches in Western PA.

He and his wife, Amy, have two grown children, Amanda and Joshua, and live in Allison Park, PA. They both enjoy traveling, concerts, theatre, and Pittsburgh Penguins hockey and are looking forward to getting back to “normal” to enjoy all those things!

How do you use Your Required Minimum Disribution (RMD) to Support ABCOPAD?

If you are age 72 or older, the IRS rules require that you take a Required Minimum Distribiution (RMD) each year from your tax-deferred retirement account (such as your IRA, 401-k, 403-b, and 457-b). Even though you aren't required to take your RMD, you might choose to take advantage of another IRS rule that allows you to direct your RMD to charity, and avoid paying ordinary income tax on that RMD withdrawal.

If you would like to take advantage of a QCD, here are the rules:

  • You must be at least 70½ years of age when you request the QCD.

  • The QCD must come out of your IRA by the RMD deadline, which is usually December 31.

  • Funds must be transferred directly from your IRA custodian to the qualified charity. If the custodian is issuing the check, the check must be payable to the charity. You may have the check sent to the charity, or you may deliver the check yourself.

The ABCOPAD Foundation is in partnership with the American Baptist Foundation. To learn more about how your church can benefit from American Baptist Foundation's premier support services, account administration or, in general, about planned giving, please visit the link below: