Planned Giving
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Planned Giving
Learn about the positive impact Planned Giving can have on others as well as yourself and your family
You can make a gift now, or after your lifetime. Your gift can provide tax savings today, or income for the future. You can donate cash, or appreciated assets. Whatever your goals, we’re to help.
Gifts for the Future
Gifts through Wills and Trusts
A gift through a will or trust, known as a bequest, is free of income, capital gains and estate taxes.
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Beneficiary Designations
Did you know you can name CRS as a beneficiary of your retirement account, insurance policy and other financial accounts?
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Qualified Charitable Distributions
A QCD from your traditional or Roth IRA directly to CRS supports our life-giving work and avoids increasing your taxable income.
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Charitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity helps CRS serve vulnerable people overseas and guarantees partially tax-free fixed income for life.
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Gifts of Securities
Donations of appreciated securities or mutual funds support CRS’ lifesaving work while offering you tax and financial benefits.
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Donor Advised Funds
Gifts from donor advised funds, or DAFs, can be directed to support CRS’ work overseas.
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Real Estate and Other Gifts
Your gift of real estate, royalties or mineral rights can help CRS continue its lifesaving work around the world.
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Additional Resources
Professional Advisors Network
Members of the CRS Professional Advisors Network form a nationwide community of philanthropically minded attorneys, fiduciaries, financial advisors, accountants and real estate professionals.
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Legal Name, Address and Tax ID
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
228 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3413
Federal Tax ID: 13-5563422
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Join the CRS monthly giving program, Footsteps in Faith, and you can make a difference all year long! Bring lasting change to your sisters and brothers in need around the world.