Sustaining Our Work for the Next Generation
St. Mary’s Dining Room has a long history of providing hope to those living in poverty and homelessness, thanks to the generous support of our donors, who believe in providing basic needs, opportunity and hope for neighbors in need.
Because poverty will always exist, our services will be needed for decades to come. Your gift can help ensure that the next generations of people living on the margins will have hot meals, temporary shelter and services that will lead to more independent lives and brighter futures.
What is Planned Giving?
Examples of Planned Gifts
A Few Benefits of Planned Giving
Avoid capital gains taxes when transferring appreciated security assets as part of a Planned Gift
While you may not be able to give at significant levels during your lifetime, a Planned Gift gives you the opportunity to leave a more sizable, meaningful contribution after your lifetime
Most Planned Gifts are designated to a specific program, so you can make a significant impact in an area about which you are most passionate
When is the best time to consider making a planned gift?
You can add St. Mary’s Dining Room to your Living Will at any time. Some donors over the age of 71 1/2, who are receiving mandatory income distributions from IRAs, designate the distributions directly to St. Mary’s Dining Room. There are no tax liabilities for them if the funds go directly to St. Mary’s.
You will know when it’s the right time. Be sure to inform your family of your wishes, and let our staff know, so we may help direct the funds where you feel the most deeply connected.