Check, Credit Card, or Automatic Bank Withdrawal

Gifts can be made by check, credit card, or automatic bank withdrawal (EFT). Select your preferred method, payment frequency, and start date on the pledge form.

 

Matching Gifts

Many employers’ sponsor programs will match charitable contributions. Check with your Human Resources office to see if your gift can be doubled or even tripled.

 

IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

If you are age 70½ or older, you may transfer funds directly from your IRA to the Church. A QCD can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution and is not counted as taxable income.

 

Gift of Stock and Securities

Donating appreciated stock or mutual funds may provide greater tax benefits than cash. You may reduce or eliminate capital gains tax while supporting the Church.

 

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

A Donor Advised Fund provides a simple and flexible way to support your parish or other ministries. You receive immediate tax benefits and can recommend grants now and in the future.

 

Estate and Legacy Giving

Your generosity can have a lasting impact on St. Columbkille. By including the parish in your estate plans, you can make a meaningful contribution that extends beyond your lifetime. Legacy giving allows you to support St. Columbkille while potentially offering tax and financial benefits to you and your family. Thoughtful estate planning enables you to align your personal, financial, and charitable goals, ensuring your assets continue to serve the people and causes you care about most. Discover how you can help sustain St. Columbkille for generations to come.

 

Bequest in a Will or Trust: A bequest is a straightforward way to create a legacy of faith. With your attorney’s help, you may designate a specific amount, asset, or percentage of your estate to the Church.

 

Beneficiary Designation: You can name the Church as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy. This is an easy way to make a significant gift without affecting your current finances.

 

Payable on Death (POD) Accounts: A POD designation on a bank account or certificate of deposit allows assets to transfer directly to the Church, bypassing probate.

 

Gift of Real Estate: Some donors wish to include real estate in their charitable plans. We

encourage you to instruct your executor or trustee to sell the property and gift the proceeds to the Church, simplifying the process while creating lasting impact.

 

Start a Named Fund: With a minimum of $10,000, you can establish a named fund to benefit your parish or another ministry—passing on your faith and values to future generations.

 



For questions on how to fulfill your pledge or how to make a legacy gift, please call the

Catholic Community Foundation at (216) 902-1300 or calledtoflourish@catholiccommunity.org.