Ways to Support the Campaign
There are a variety of convenient giving options to meaningfully support the Generations Growing Together Campaign at St. Joseph.
FEATURED: How A Gift From Your IRA Can Save You Thousands
CASH GIFTS
Donors often make cash payments toward their pledge using checks, cards, or automatic withdrawals (ACH). Please make checks payable to St. Joseph Church and note “Capital Campaign” in the memo line. For electronic payments, visit generationscampaign.org .
STOCKS & SECURITIES
Gifts of stocks, bonds or mutual funds avoid capital gains tax and can be securely handled through our campaign office.
Download a stock donation form here to start the process.
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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS/ FAMILY FOUNDATIONS
Gifts made through Donor Advised Funds or family foundations can optimize giving and tax benefits.
CORPORATE MATCHING
Maximize your gift through employer matching programs. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you'd like your company to match your gift. If you initiate your gift with your employer's giving portal, please use this Tax ID/EIN: 48-0581976 for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee, KS.
RETIREMENT ACCOUNT DISTRIBUTIONS
If you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA in 2026, consider using it to donate to the St. Joseph Generations Capital Campaign. The donation becomes a Qualified Charitable Distribution and provides you with significant tax savings, but you must follow specific steps, including having your IRA custodian issue the check to St. Joseph for the campaign. Get the simple instructions here.
REAL ESTATE/PROPERTY
Donations of assets like land, rental property, vacation homes or other property can provide significant tax deductions and avoid capital gains tax.*
PLANNED GIFTS
Planned gifts are opportunities to make a meaningful commitment to the campaign now as part of your financial and estate planning. Options include bequests, life insurance, real estate, or trust arrangements.*
*Consult a financial advisor and accountant before initiating a charitable gift of non-cash assets
There are other ways you can structure a gift to benefit the campaign. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss.
Please consider supporting the campaign with a pledge now, and indicate your interest in discussing one of these giving methods.
