LDS Church gets increased tithing this time of year in Alaska (Churches, charities count on dividends)
Anchorage AK Daily News (AP) 27Sep99 D1
LDS Church gets increased tithing this time of year in Alaska (Churches, charities count on dividends)

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA -- This month is a happy time in Alaska, as citizens of the state get their distributions from the Alaska Permanent Fund. The fund represents dividends from oil exploration and recovery operations in the state.

Churches in Alaska get a noticeable boost this time of year, as Alaskans donate a portion of their dividends to their Churches. The LDS Church is no exception. Church spokesman Jeff Cook says that tithing receipts increase this time of year, as Church members pay tithing on their dividend checks. Donation to the missionary and welfare funds also increase.