Gifts That Make An Impact Now

To support Catholic Charities West Michigan’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:

Mail to Grand Rapids

Catholic Charities West Michigan
Attn: Development
40 Jefferson Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Mail to Muskegon

Catholic Charities West Michigan
Attn: Development
1720 Park St
Muskegon, MI 49441

Donate Online

You can use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make a one-time gift, or to create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift for even more impact.

You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.

Give Now From Your Donor-Advised Fund

When you make a memorial or tribute gift to Catholic Charities West Michigan, you’re expressing your gratitude in a meaningful way. Your gift will honor your loved one and provide scholarships for underserved children.

Our current memorial gifts:

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Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to mobilize on behalf of families in need? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to Catholic Charities West Michigan, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.

You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to Catholic Charities West Michigan. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure our work of providing help and creating hope for the most vulnerable. Here’s how it works:

• You must be 70 ½ or older.
• An individual may transfer up to a total of $108,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $216,000 to all organizations.
• Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to Catholic Charities West Michigan.
• Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to Catholic Charities West Michigan so it does not count as income for the year.
• If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.

You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.

Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.