Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Donating long-term appreciated securities directly to Saint John’s — rather than selling the assets and donating the cash proceeds — is one of the best and easiest ways to give more. By taking advantage of the applicable tax incentives, you can significantly increase the amount of funds available for charitable giving. Please consult your accountant or tax consultant when you consider this type of gift.
Matching Gifts
Some employers offer matching programs. Please talk with your human resources department for more information.
Real Property
Gifts of real property such as real estate may also be given. Non-cash gifts will be evaluated before acceptance.
Qualified Charitable Deduction
If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and are at a certain age, there are certain stipulations required by the IRS. IRS law allows these taxpayers to make direct, annual transfers of up to $100,000 from their IRA using Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) to a church without treating the distribution as taxable income. If you choose to make a QCD from your IRA account this year, please consider Saint John's. To learn more, please contact your tax professional or fiduciary representatives.