Cash Contributions Unrestricted gifts of cash/checks are the most popular and convenient way to support the parish. Most gifts of cash are given through the weekly collections at mass each week. Gifts of cash to St. John’s qualify as charitable deductions for federal income tax purposes.
Electronic Contributions Gifts to St. John’s can be made electronically through the use of a credit card or electronic fund transfer from a donor’s checking account. Contributions to the weekly collections, annual fund drive, memorial fund, or other giving areas can be made electronically.
Matching Gifts Many businesses have matching gift programs that multiply employee contributions by two or more times. Some companies match the gifts of spouses and retirees as well. Matching gift forms can usually be obtained from the company’s human resource department and should be sent to St. John’s with your gift.
Securities Gifts of securities, stocks, or bonds can be made to benefit the parish. This type of gift is tax-deductible and the donor may avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciated stock or security.
Planned Giving Planned giving, also known as deferred giving, is a process in which future resources are provided through such instruments as bequests, trusts, gift annuities, real estate, life insurance, or other planned giving instruments.
The most common method of a planned giving is the will bequest. Just as you remember loved ones in your will, provisions can also be made to leave a gift to the parish.
Before making a planned gift, donors should consult their attorney and/or financial advisor for tax information specific to their circumstances.
For more information about ways to give and supporting St. John's, contact the Parish Office at 385-8010 or at stjohns@stjohnsdr.org.