Gifts of appreciated stock can be arranged by contacting our Development Department. All stock gifts are immediately sold and the proceeds applied to current needs, unless the donor prefers that the gift be held in one of our Endowment Funds. All financial donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

You may contact Peggy Helsel, Vice President of Development & Marketing, at (616) 551-5662 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have a question about your gift.



Endowment Funds
Make checks payable to Community Foundation for Muskegon County and be certain to designate the Catholic Charities West Michigan Fund. Gifts to the Community Foundation Endowments qualify for special tax incentives from the State of Michigan.  Contact the Foundation for more details about these incentives and how they can benefit you while also providing for a more secure future for Catholic Charities West Michigan in our efforts to meet our mission.  You can build a better future and provide hope to many through a charitable remainder trust or other planned gift with Catholic Charities West Michigan.  These gifts can be as simple as selecting Catholic Charities West Michigan as the primary beneficiary on a life insurance policy or other investment account.  To discuss a Planned Gift to Catholic Charities West Michigan, contact Peggy Helsel at (616) 295-0509.

Planned Giving
A charitable remainder trust can provide you with substantial tax savings, income for life, and the satisfaction of helping needy families reach their God-given potential through the efforts of Catholic Charities West Michigan for years to come.  The best person to discuss this type of gift with is your personal tax advisor.