We value our Friends of the Shrine’s generosity. If you are seeking a way to combine your love of Mary with a commitment to philanthropy in her honor, considering Planned Giving is the perfect opportunity. Do you have questions about Planned Giving or need assistance establishing your gift to the Shrine? We are happy to help. Simply fill out this form and we will contact you.
Planned Giving Form:
Planned Giving
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If you have named the Shrine in your will, please let us know. We would like to recognize your remarkable commitment to support The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church.
If you are considering a planned gift or are simply interested in learning more about planned giving, please fill out the form above and we will reach out to you or call us at 573-374-MARY (6279).
What is a Planned Gift or an Estate Gift?
Generally speaking, a "planned gift" or an "estate gift" is a gift to charity that takes effect upon the donor's death.
The gift is typically created before death, but the funding of the gift to that charity is postponed until after the donor's death. Often, a planned gift can leave a positive legacy that lives on well after we are all gone.
A planned gift can provide extraordinary opportunities and resources to help The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church carry out its mission more effectively than ordinary resources and revenues could sustain. A planned gift (estate gift) may enable the donor to make a more significant gift than thought possible.
Thorough planning with knowledgeable advisors (tax accountant and/or attorney) may allow one to achieve philanthropic and estate planning goals without adversely impacting financial well-being.
What are the ways to Give?
There are many different ways for you to make a planned gift to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church. A couple of simple ideas for how you might determine an estate gift are as follows:
Consider The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church as "one of your children."
For example, if there are four children in your family, then specify in the Will that upon death, the estate be divided into five equal parts, one for each child and one for the Shrine.
Consider an "estate tithe" to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church.
For example, instruct in the Will that after estate expenses are taken care of, The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church is to receive 10% of what is left over, dividing the other 90% between surviving family, other persons, causes or institutions as desired.