Catholic Schools Office

Ways to Contribute

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Since 1961, the CFC has evolved into the nation's leading workplace giving program. No other annual employee-giving program raises as much money for charity. With very few exceptions, CFC is the only authorized charitable solicitation permitted in the Federal workplace. The campaign is conducted once a year in any given agency, for a 6-week period beginning no earlier than September 1 and ending no later than December 15.

If the Federal Government currently employs you, you can give to the CFC by contributing to the #42266 Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Schools Endowment Fund.

Gifts of Cash and Securities

Gifts of Cash You may choose to use cash, checks, or money orders to contribute to the Catholic Schools Endowment. Generally any gift mailed within a calendar year allows those who itemize to take an income tax deduction for that year. For recording purposes, a gift of cash is considered paid on the date it is mailed or hand delivered.
	Benefits of a Cash Gift You will find it simple and quick You may be able to claim a charitable income tax deduction if you itemize The Catholic Schools Endowment Fund makes immediate use of the gift You and your beneficiaries could lessen or avoid estate taxes.
Gifts of Securities For gifts of stocks and bonds, a donor will be given special tax advantages. If the stock has increased in value, the donor gives the stock itself and avoids paying taxes on the increase. If the stock has decreased in value, the donor sells it and donates the proceeds in order to apply the capital loss of the value against his other income to reduce his taxes. In all cases the gift is deductible by the donor as a charitable contribution.
	Benefits of donating Securities You have the opportunity to make a substantial stewardship offering. You can take charitable income tax deductions' You will avoid capital gains taxes You will experience a positive effect on your cash flow You and your beneficiaries could lessen estate taxes You will find it an excellent estate planning opportunity
To obtain more information or a donation form for mailing, please contact 210-734-2620. Mrs. Joyce Horner Director of Development & Marketing Services Catholic Schools Development Office

Corporate Matching Gifts

If you work for a business that offers corporate matching gift programs, you can easily double the amount of cash contributions to the Catholic Schools Endowment Fund or the Designated Schools Endowment Fund without any additional out-of-pocket expenses.

A growing number of companies and corporations match charitable gifts made by their employees to non-profit educational organizations such as the Catholic Schools Development Office. Some companies match gifts of cash, gifts of stock, and gifts in-kind on a dollar-for-dollar basis, while others will match ratios as high as four-to-one. In any case, the value of your gift will be greatly magnified.

To initiate such a match, please obtain from your employer the matching gift form. By completing the paperwork with your employer, you easily and simply can assist the Catholic Schools Development Office with providing a quality Catholic education to all interested in receiving a Catholic education.

Memorial & Honorary Gifts

The loss of a loved one or a special event in one's life may provide an opportunity to make one of the most meaningful types of gifts to the Catholic Schools Endowment Fund or the Designated Schools Endowment Fund. Memorial and Honorary Gifts may be of any size.

Memorial Gifts Upon the loss of a love one, some families prefer to have gifts directed to charitable organizations instead of flowers. Catholic Schools Development Office gratefully receives such gifts in memory of alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of Catholic school education. Those in charge of arrangements and newspaper notification should be advised that memorial gifts may be sent to: Catholic Schools Development Office 2718 W. Woodlawn San Antonio, Texas 78228 Gifts can be of any size. The Catholic Schools Office of Development will acknowledge donors and the family of the deceased will be notified of all gifts made on their behalf by mail and in the next Development Office Annual Report under a heading "Memorial Contributions."

Honorary Gifts Special anniversaries, birthdays, retirements, and class reunions are times when family and friends of Catholic School Education may choose to direct charitable gifts to the Catholic School Endowment Fund or the Designated Schools Endowment Fund. Such a gift made in honor of a family member or friend who has a strong belief in Catholic school education can be a meaningful way to give a gift that keeps on giving forever in their name. Gifts can be of any size. The Catholic Schools Office of Development will acknowledge donors and individuals being honored will be notified of all gifts made in their honor by mail and in the next Development Office Annual Report under a heading "Honorary Contributions."

Gifts In Kind

Real Property
Art
Furniture
Volunteer- Charity Matching
Volunteer Services
Computers and Software
Desk and Workstations
Office Supplies

Office Equipment
School Supplies
Medical supplies
Library Books
Art Supplies
Athletic Equipment
Playground Equipment
Preschool toys

To obtain more information or a donation form for mailing, please contact 210-734-2620

Mrs. Joyce Horner
Director of Development & Marketing Services
Catholic Schools Development Office

Bequest Through Your Will

A will is a carefully planned and drafted document that can preserve a maximum amount of an estate for your survivors or any organization you wish to benefit. A will is a technical document that should be written by your attorney. Your will can be revised and updated whenever your wishes or circumstances change. A will is one of the more common means of making a charitable gift. Your gift through your will is a gift that keeps on giving forever in your name. Through your will, you are able to make bequests to the Catholic Schools Endowment Fund and the Designated Schools Endowment Fund.


	Benefits of Wills & Bequests The ultimate act of stewardship Way to provide for the future financial needs of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. A bequest can state a specific amount or identify a specific asset. A bequest can represent a percentage of your total estate. A bequest can be the residue of your estate after all other bequests; debts, taxes and expenses have been distributed.

Life Income Gifts

A Life Income Gift is among the most flexible and beneficial options for creating or contributing to an endowment of Catholic school education. There are various life income gifts. Using this investment method, you will provide continuous income for yourself and your heirs, avoid significant capital gains and estate taxes, and display tremendous stewardship to Catholic school education.

You may establish a life income gift using assets, such as real estate, stock or cash. Funding with appreciated long-term property enables you to protect your profit or reinvest for a higher yield, while avoiding capital gains taxes. You are able to maximize the value and benefit of the property as an income and as a gift.