Selecting the best gift plan depends on your personal financial situation and goals. As tax laws are always changing and each individual’s situation is different, donors are encouraged to consult with financial advisers to determine their most beneficial contribution method.

Pledges
Pledges are commitments made in good faith, but are not legally binding. We encourage you to consider stretching pledges over a threeyear period to maximize the total amount of your support. This commitment can be fulfilled through monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual installments.

Cash
Gifts made by cash or check are the most common and will have an immediate impact on the finances of St. Thomas More Parish. However, while the needs of the parish are urgent, we will gratefully accept gifts in various forms, including those described on this page.

Online Giving
Faith Direct is our online giving provider and is a secure way to make your donations using your checking account or a credit card. Click on the Make A Donation button at the right to get started.

Securities
A gift of stocks, bonds and mutual funds can often be an advantageous form of giving.

Real Estate
Gifts of real property are entitled to an income tax deduction equal to the full market value with no tax on any capital gain.

Planned Gifts
Planned giving is the process of carefully selecting the best method and assets for making a charitable gift. Such a gift can enable you to take full advantage of the tax laws to accomplish your financial and charitable goals. A bequest contained in your will is the most common form of planned giving.

Life Insurance
You may donate to the campaign by making St. Thomas More Parish the owner and beneficiary of your insurance policy.

Corporate Matching Gifts
A matching gifts program provided through your employer or board membership may allow you to increase the value of your gift. Many companies match charitable gifts of employees, retirees or board members.