Major Gifts
Major Gifts are contributions made towards specific projects or endeavors to further enhance our ministries, including building projects. From time to time, these projects or campaigns also afford donors the opportunity to name objects or areas for their loved ones and family.
Major Gift Opportunities
Gifts of Cash
The most convenient form of giving, cash gifts may be made in the form of currency, checks or by a credit card. Cash gifts are deductible for donors as allowed by law.
Match Donors
Please consider joining a unique group of families by making a gift of $5,000 or more as a Match Donor for one of our matching campaign events. These match challenge events occur twice annually: the #iGiveCatholic Campaign in November and the end-of-year Annual Campaign. With your help, the combined amount is used to challenge donors and “double the impact”.
Endowment Contribution
Our endowment funds support the mission of our ministry long into the future. They ensure the financial stability and sustainability of our ministry now and forever. The principal of the funds grow over time - only the interest is spent on the current needs of the ministry.
Planned Giving
Have you considered leaving a lasting legacy that will benefit the ministry forever? Individuals can make planned gifts to the endowment funds which will support our mission long after we are gone.
A planned gift is a gift that requires forethought, as it comes from assets or from a will or estate plan. Many find that making a gift in their will (also called a bequest) is the easiest way to support the future of the church for generations to come. The goal of planned giving is to help you plan your estate and charitable giving in a way that benefits you, your family, and the causes you care most about.
To learn more, visit the Catholic Foundation planned giving page.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
When you make a gift to the University Catholic Center as a QCD from your individual retirement account (IRA) or Roth IRA, you do not recognize the transfer as income. Funds gifted from your IRA will NOT subject your Social Security income to higher tax levels and will count toward your annual required minimum distribution (RMD). If you are 72 or older, you can make a gift from your IRA up to $100,000 per IRA owner or beneficiary. Checks must be made payable directly by your IRA administrator to the University Catholic Center. Contact your tax advisor to determine if this is appropriate for your situation.
Securities
Direct gifts of securities, especially appreciated stocks, can offer substantial tax savings. By giving appreciated stock, you may give a larger gift at less cost.