A good man said, “If you don’t plan, you don’t know how much you might have to give.”
Planning your charitable giving begins with inspiration, practical and spiritual, with a desire to create an impact for the Church and the common good of the culture in which we live. By planning your giving you can find ways to increase your stewardship to your Diocese, parish, and apostolates such as The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church. We would like you to become one of our philanthropic heroes by helping us achieve the vision we share to become a world-class Pilgrimage destination; a Sacred Space honoring our Blessed Mother and for celebrating the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass, and for honoring our own mothers. Please help us achieve our mission.
Below are gift planning solutions and strategies that may offer ways you may not have considered before. They use the U.S. tax code to help you support the mission and ministries of The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church.
Maximize your financial resources for giving by considering the following ways to give.
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Gift of wheat, corn, or soybeans
Donate from your harvest: Turn your bushels of wheat, soybeans, or corn into a charitable gift.
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Gift of a grant from your Donor Advised Fund
Do you have a Donor Advised Fund? A grant made to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church will help support our mission. And if you don’t have a Donor Advised Fund, we invite you to
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Life Estate Reserved
Make a gift of your personal residence or farm to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church. Learn if this strategy could be right for you and your family.
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Four ways to make a gift of life insurance
Do you have an unneeded life insurance policy or wish to leave a gift to charity that you would not otherwise have at the end of life?
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Gift of stock or bonds
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way to make a charitable gift to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church.
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Gift from an IRA
Are you 72 years of age or older and have a traditional IRA? Discover how an IRA RMD or rollover work for you and charitable giving.
LEARN MOREThis information is not intended as tax, legal or financial advice. Consult your personal financial advisor or attorney for information specific to your goals and situation.
The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church is a not-for-profit 501-(3)(c) charity and religious organization. We are supported by generous donors, pilgrims' offerings, and sales from our gift shop. We invite you to discern a recurring gift.