Methods of Giving to the Catholic Foundation of Northcentral Indiana, Inc.

Here are a few ways to make charitable contributions to the Catholic Foundation of Northcentral Indiana:

Gifts of Cash — Make checks payable to the Catholic Foundation of Northcentral Indiana, Inc., and mail or bring them to the Foundation at 610 Lingle Avenue, PO Box 1687, Lafayette, IN 47902-1687.

Gifts of Securities — You can make a donation of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds and take a charitable deduction for the current value of the security.

Gifts of Real Estate — You may make a gift of your residence, farm or vacation home, and claim a charitable deduction for the property’s current value.

Deferred Gifts — Deferred gifts include:

1) Bequests through a will or trust. For specific language, please contact the Foundation office.
2) Gifts of life insurance. If you make the Foundation the owner as well as the beneficiary of a paid-up policy, you are entitled to an income tax deduction for roughly the cash value of the policy. If you purchase a new policy and name the Foundation as sole owner and beneficiary, you can claim a tax deduction for the amount of the annual premium.
3) Life income arrangements.

• Charitable Remainder Trust: Pays you income annually.
• Charitable Gift Annuity: Pays you a fixed dollar amount annually, part of which is tax-free.

The ministries of our diocese and this web site are made possible through the generosity of Fruitful Harvest donors. Thank you!

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