Ways to Save
Through Charitable Planning
Make a Difference and Benefit Financially
Your support of our mission brings stability and hope to our neighbors facing hardship. Through thoughtful charitable planning, you can also receive valuable tax reductions now or create a plan that provides your loved ones with future benefits.
Donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can be an exceptionally powerful way to support our mission. Giving in this way provides you with the opportunity to take advantage of:
- An income tax deduction based on the asset’s current market value
- And the potential elimination of capital gains tax on its growth.
If you are interested in making a gift of stock or securities, our team would be honored to assist you. Please contact Darren Hogan at (616) 915-9414 or dhogan@ccwestmi.org.
Designating retirement funds—such as an IRA, employer-sponsored plan, or tax‑deferred annuity—as a charitable gift can preserve more of your estate while ensuring your generosity makes a meaningful difference. By using retirement assets in your charitable planning, you can provide lasting support for those in need while potentially reducing the tax burden on your loved ones.
To learn more about IRA giving, please contact Darren Hogan at (616) 915-9414 or dhogan@ccwestmi.org.
You can transfer ownership of an existing policy to Catholic Charities West Michigan during your lifetime. If the policy is fully paid, you may receive an immediate tax deduction based on its value. If premiums remain, your ongoing contributions to cover those payments may also be tax‑deductible.
You may also choose to list Catholic Charities West Michigan as a beneficiary of all or part of your policy. Upon your passing, the remaining benefit will support our mission, and you can change your designation at any time.
If you’re interested in exploring this option, our team would be glad to guide you through the process. Please contact Darren Hogan at (616) 915-9414 or dhogan@ccwestmi.org.
Contributing personal property to our agency offers potential tax advantages depend on how the item supports or relates to our work and how we are able to use it within our programs.
If you are interested in giving personal property, our team would be happy to walk you through that process. Please contact Darren Hogan at (616) 915-9414 or dhogan@ccwestmi.org.
Supporters Like You
Ralph and Zsuzsanna felt called to make a difference in their local community, and Catholic Charities West Michigan offered a meaningful way to live out their faith and support those in need close to home.
The Impact of Your Giving
Since 1946, we have been igniting transformation in families and communities with over 50 programs located across West Michigan. These are West Michigan’s stories of hope penned by your generosity.
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This website provides general information only. Please consult an attorney, financial advisor, or other qualified professional to understand how any gift or estate‑planning decision may affect your personal situation.
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