Gifts of Cash: Checks
should be made payable to the “Bishop’s Fund Appeal.”
Pledge: A gift
to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal may be paid in four payments - at the time of the
pledge, December, February and April.
Online Giving: The Bishop’s Fund Appeal offers the opportunity to make your gift and pledge
payments online using a credit card. To donate online, simply click here to complete the online giving
form
.
Automatic Pledge Payments: To set up automatic credit or debit card pledge payments,
please contact the Bishop’s Fund Office at 315-393-2920.
Matching Gifts: Many
companies endeavor to match the charitable contributions of employees. Please contact your company’s Human Resource
Department to determine if your company participates in the Matching Gift
Program for Catholic Schools.
Gifts of Securities: Federal tax laws offer special incentives for
gifts of non-cash property especially that which has increased in value since
it was acquired. Simply click here for instructions
on making a stock gift to the Bishop’s Fund Appeal.
Qualified IRA Contributions: For those who are 70 ½ or older, you may wish
to consider a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to the Bishop’s Fund
Appeal. Please contact the Bishop’s Fund
Office at 315-393-2920 for instructions.
Bequests:
When considering gifts to a charity in your Will, please remember the
Bishop’s Fund Appeal. Gifts can be made
in the following manner through your Will: Specific dollar amount; a percentage
of your estate or a particular asset such as real estate or other valuables.
Mailing Your Gift: Please
feel free to mail your donation to: The
Bishop’s Fund Appeal, PO Box 150, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.