Offering your gifts
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life. - I Timothy 6:18-19
Ways to Give
There are many ways to give:
There are many ways to give:
- Give online (one-time or recurring)
- Place cash/check in the offering plate
- Swipe debit/credit card at the Giving Station at church
- Text letters “HTLC” to 73256 and follow instructions
Multiply Your Giving with Non-Cash Gifts
Thrivent "Choice Dollars"
If you are a member of Thrivent, you may be able to direct gifts to Holy Trinity. Click here to learn more about Thrivent's "Choice Dollars."
Employer Grants & Payroll Matching Programs
Contact your employer to discover if they offer grants to qualifying 501(c)3 organizations or payroll matching programs for your offerings. This is a simple way to increase your giving to Holy Trinity.
IRA Charitable Distributions
Consider a distribution directly from your IRA to Holy Trinity. This amount could be counted toward the IRA’s annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Stocks and Mutual Funds
Donate appreciated stocks and mutual funds to Holy Trinity. This strategy allows you to maximize your giving and could be counted toward an annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Estate Planning
Designate Holy Trinity to receive all or a portion of your estate after your lifetime. This type of giving may be accomplished through:
Legacy Gifts
To learn more about legacy gifts to Holy Trinity's Mission Trust Fund and Memorial Fund, click here.
Next Step
If you are interested in making a non-cash gift and need additional information, please contact Tammy Walls, Finance & Human Resources Director at Holy Trinity.
Thrivent "Choice Dollars"
If you are a member of Thrivent, you may be able to direct gifts to Holy Trinity. Click here to learn more about Thrivent's "Choice Dollars."
Employer Grants & Payroll Matching Programs
Contact your employer to discover if they offer grants to qualifying 501(c)3 organizations or payroll matching programs for your offerings. This is a simple way to increase your giving to Holy Trinity.
IRA Charitable Distributions
Consider a distribution directly from your IRA to Holy Trinity. This amount could be counted toward the IRA’s annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Stocks and Mutual Funds
Donate appreciated stocks and mutual funds to Holy Trinity. This strategy allows you to maximize your giving and could be counted toward an annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Estate Planning
Designate Holy Trinity to receive all or a portion of your estate after your lifetime. This type of giving may be accomplished through:
- Bequests: You can name Holy Trinity in your will or revocable living trust as a beneficiary, and your estate will receive an income tax deduction for the value of your bequest. A bequest written in a will or revocable living trust can be made for either a percentage or an amount. Consult with an estate attorney for donor advantages with an estate.
- Life Insurance: You can simply name Holy Trinity as beneficiary of part or all of your life insurance policy. You can also choose to make Holy Trinity the owner of a life insurance policy that is no longer needed. When Holy Trinity is made owner, you may receive a tax deduction for the amount of premiums you continue paying each year. If the policy is whole life, you may receive an immediate tax deduction for the cash value amount. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
- Retirement Accounts: You can name Holy Trinity as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement plans. Any amounts remaining in your plan, free of income and estate tax, will transfer to Holy Trinity. Consult with your financial and/or tax advisor to analyze your particular situation and confirm tax benefits.
Legacy Gifts
To learn more about legacy gifts to Holy Trinity's Mission Trust Fund and Memorial Fund, click here.
Next Step
If you are interested in making a non-cash gift and need additional information, please contact Tammy Walls, Finance & Human Resources Director at Holy Trinity.
