Where do tithes go within Jehovah's Witnesses?

Answer 1

We do not tithe but we contribute as much as we want and are able to do. This is based on The Bible. (1 Corinthians 16:1-4) Donations are made by dropping money into a contribution box at the rear of the kingdom Hall. No one knows who gives how much, if any at all. The smaller part part goes for necessary local needs, such as utilities and upkeep. We have no paid ministers; we are all volunteers. The congregation does all the work at the Hall, with help from other congregations if needed. Some goes for building other Kingdoms Halls, especially to help those who are not able to afford their own. The majority of funds goes to the world wide work, which includes the printing of literature that helps others to better understand the Bible, as well as actual Bibles. Some of the money goes to sending out Missionaries, and some is set aside for emergencies, relief work, and so forth. WE do not generally give a lot of publicity to the latter part because of what Jesus said, such as at Matthew 6:3 & 4.

Answer 2

They do not practice tithing, but voluntary and anonymous contributions go towards the following:

1. Local Kingdom Hall expenses

2. Building new Kingdom Halls worldwide

3. Printing a massive amount of material

4. The building and upkeep of printing and translation branches

5. Food/housing/expenses for volunteer traveling overseers, missionaries, and workers at printing/translating/organization offices

6. Upkeep of their website

7. Convention/Assembly venues

8. Natural Disaster relief

9. Anything else deemed vital to what they refer to as "The Worldwide Work"