Ways to Give

Wills & Bequests

Include the Catholic Legacy Foundation in your will or trust to leave a lasting legacy of faith. This flexible and revocable gift option ensures that your generosity supports Christ-centered works and aligns with Catholic values.

Beneficiary Designations

Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, or other financial assets. This simple yet impactful gift helps sustain life-giving ministries and works of mercy while offering potential tax benefits.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Receive fixed income for life while supporting the Foundation’s mission. A charitable gift annuity is a mutually beneficial giving option that provides financial security for you and lasting support for vital acts of charity and service.

Cash Donations & Cryptocurrency

Tangible Personal Property

Donate valuable items like art, collectibles, or antiques to benefit the work of the Foundation. These gifts are carefully reviewed to ensure they can provide meaningful support.

Securities

Contribute publicly traded or closely held securities to maximize tax advantages while supporting charitable works. Securities are easily transferred, making this an efficient way to give.

Real Estate

Gift developed or undeveloped property to the Foundation. Whether you contribute a vacation home or commercial property, your real estate gift can play an important role in sustaining a Christ-centered future in Acadiana.

Remainder Interests in Property

Retain lifetime use of your property while ensuring its future transfer to the Foundation. This giving option allows you to enjoy your property now while supporting Christ-centered ministries later.

Life Insurance

Name the Foundation as the beneficiary and irrevocable owner of your life insurance policy. This is a meaningful way to create a lasting legacy for institutions aligned with Catholic values.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Provide income for yourself or loved ones for a term, with the remaining assets benefiting the Foundation. Charitable remainder trusts are a flexible way to achieve both personal financial goals and philanthropic aspirations.

Charitable Lead Trusts

Support the Foundation during the trust’s term by providing income, with the remaining assets eventually passing to your designated beneficiaries. This option allows you to balance giving with family legacy planning.

Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations

Designate the Foundation as the beneficiary of your IRA or 401(k) to make a tax-efficient and impactful gift. This option ensures your retirement assets become part of answering the Gospel call of Christ to share one’s blessings in love and justice.

IRA Charitable Rollover

This tax-efficient option helps you fulfill your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your retirement account while reducing taxable income. With a rollover, you can make an immediate gift during your lifetime.

Special Gifts

Contribute unique assets such as intellectual property, royalties, collectibles, or oil and gas interests. These creative gifts are reviewed by the Finance Committee to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s mission.