Gifts of Cash—Checks should be made payable to the “Catholic Ministries Appeal.”  Please mail your gift card in the envelope provided. 

Pledge Your Gift over 10 Months—A pledged gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal may be fulfilled over a 10-month period.  If possible, please include your first month’s payment when you mail your gift card/envelope.

Credit Card—Take full advantage of the benefits offered by your credit card, such as bonus/reward points and airlines miles.  Simply provide your credit card information on your gift card/envelope.  We accept Amex, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. 

Go Green-Give Online— The Catholic Ministries Appeal offers you the opportunity to make your gift online by using a credit card.  Click Here NOW  to make your contribution. 

NEW: Matching Gifts— Increase your donation without any cost to you.  

CLICK HERE FOR OUR easy-to-use matching gift page to see if your employer will match the charitable contributions of employees. 

Gift of Securities—A gift of appreciated securities is one way to make a significant contribution at a reduced cost.  Federal tax laws allow a charitable deduction for the full market value of securities on the date of your gift.  For more information on how to make a gift of securities, please call the CMA office at 516-379-5210 ext. 2.

Special Tax Advantage – If you are over age 70 and have a “well-funded” traditional IRA, you will have until January 1, 2010 to take advantage of a recent reinstatment of the tax law which allows you to donate up to $100,000 from your Individual Retirement Account tax-free to charitable causes. For more information, we suggest you contact your financial advisor or call 516-379-5210, ext. 2. Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the CMA. If you receive the money first, you’ll be taxed on it like any other distribution.
 

Thank you!

Should you have any questions about any of the above mentioned ways to give, Please contact the CMA office at 516-379-5210, Ext. 2.