WAYS OF GIVING

Gratitude flows from the recognition that who we are and what we have are gifts to be received and shared.
                                                                       - Henri J.M. Nouwen

Leave a Legacy of Faith, Family and Future

What will be your legacy?

At all stages in your life, the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) can help you find a meaningful way to benefit others through your generosity.

Legacy giving is not only for those with wealth.

The value of the gift isn’t measured by the size or the amount, but rather by the amount of spirit put into the act of giving. There are many ways to give and leave a legacy. The Catholic Community Foundation accepts gifts of cash, stocks or mutual funds, life insurance, bequests and distributions from IRA or retirement plan assets. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. And you can choose the parish, Catholic school and/or Catholic organization to benefit from your gift.

Ways of giving:

Add to existing funds (click here for Managed Funds) – this is a quick and easy way to put your gift to work right away. This gift can be made in any amount.

Donor-Advised Fund – donors make a gift of $25,000 or more to the Catholic Community Foundation for the purpose of establishing a donor advised fund under certain terms and conditions. Donors receive a charitable tax deduction and then recommend, through an advisory committee established by the donor, the recipients of the earnings or give the Foundation Board the authority to decide where the funds are most needed.

Endowment Fund – donors or institutions make a gift of $25,000 or more to the Catholic Community Foundation for the purpose of establishing an endowment in the Foundation with specific purposes defined in the endowment agreement in perpetuity.

Agency Fund – non-profit institutions, Catholic schools or parishes establish an agency fund with $25,000 or more in the Catholic Community Foundation to provide long-term investment opportunities to that organization with earnings going back to the non-profit institution, Catholic school or parish.

Unrestricted Fund – all unrestricted gifts of any amount will be put in the Unrestricted General Fund of the Foundation and will be directed by the Board of Trustees for purposes of awarding grants, through the recommendations of the Grants Committee, to help sustain Catholic institutions and programs, and for general operating purposes as needed.

Pass on the gift of faith

Fulfill your passion for the Catholic Church’s future by considering a current, planned or deferred gift to the Foundation through an Unrestricted Gift, an Endowment or a Donor-Advised Fund. If you would like to leave a legacy of love and pass on the gift of faith, but have questions on how to meet your specific financial and charitable goals, call the Catholic Community Foundation. The Foundation office may be reached at (210) 734-1910 or email us at info@ccftx.org.