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Capital Campaign Alternate Methods of Giving

Matching Gift Opportunities

Many employers have matching gift programs that provide employees the opportunity to multiply your gifts to educational institutions, social organizations and health institutions. We encourage you tohy3rf4aku8bpbz9jb2oe2dog1ml.png ask your Human Resources Department about available Matching Gift opportunities.

 

Tax Advantages of Thoughtful Giving

Federal and state laws on income and inheritance taxes encourage charitable giving. All annual contributions to our Campaign are tax deductible for those who itemize their deductions. It is particularly advantageous to contribute appreciated securities. If you choose to contribute appreciated securities held more than 12 months, you will receive double the tax benefit by:

  • Avoiding the capital gains, which would be paid if the stock were sold outright, and;

  • Receiving a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value at the time of the gift as opposed to the acquisition cost.

 

Procedure to Transfer Stock

Please contact Sebby Russo, Planning and Administration Committee Chair, for assistance with transferring gifts of securities. Sebby Russo  404-828-6537 or srusso@ups.com .

  • On your pledge card, indicate the number of shares and the name of the company.

  • Call the Parish Office and notify our Business Manager of your intent immediately.

  • Upon confirmation of receipt of the securities and authorization of their sale, an acknowledgement letter will be sent to you.

 

Planned Giving, Wills, Estate Planning, Life Insurance

There are numerous planned giving opportunities that provide donors alternative methods of making their gifts to the Campaign. These include but are not restricted to:

  • Gifts of assets including real estate, stocks, bonds, coins, IRA distributions, etc.

  • Naming St. Brendan Catholic Church as a beneficiary in your will or life insurance.

  • Please work with your tax planner or accountant to determine the impact on your particular family situation.

 

Pledging

Return your pledge card to the Parish Office or place it in the Offertory Basket. Pledge cards will be available in the Narthex throughout the Campaign.