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Ways to Give The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary depends on alumni and friends for both spiritual and financial support. Please remember the Athenaeum in your prayers as it prepares people to serve the Church. Kindly consider supporting the mission of the Athenaeum by making a tax-deductible contribution.
Contributions may be made as
a: For more information on any of these gift types or to initiate a stock transfer, please contact the development office at (513) 231-2223.
Most gifts are made through outright cash contributions. The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary appreciates cash gifts or contributions via VISA or MasterCard. Your cash gift is tax deductible in the year of the gift. Donors can call The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary development office at (513) 231-2223 to make a pledge. Maximize the impact of your gift to The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary with a matching gift. Many companies sponsor programs that enable their employees and retirees to double or triple their personal contributions to higher education. The process is not complicated. Contact your human resources department for a matching gift form, fill it out, and forward it to the Athenaeum. Some companies use electronic filling which eliminates the need for a matching gift form. Inquire where you work about matching gift options. Memorial and honorarium gifts can be made in memory of a loved one; to recognize a special person or persons for their particular life endeavors, specific achievements, or interests; or to honor special days or events. Appreciated securities are an excellent asset to use in making a charitable gift. You can maximize tax savings by receiving an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of the appreciated securities and you may avoid capital gains tax. Your broker can electronically transfer stock directly to The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary. Bequests are planned gifts through which a donor can leave a gift to benefit The Athenaeum/ Mount St. Mary’s Seminary by including the school in their will. You can arrange for a cash gift or assets or property. Bequests may be made for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or even a residual portion. You can designate cash or appreciated assets as a cash annuity. This gift is easy to create and can increase spendable cash, thereby providing substantial tax savings. Under a Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT), a donor transfers money or property in trust for the benefit of The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary. The trust makes payments to the donor or to the designated beneficiary/ies for their lives or for a period of years (not to exceed 20 years) designated in the trust agreement. When these payments terminate, the assets in the trust pass to the Athenaeum. This planned gift provides an immediate income stream to The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary's Seminary for either a fixed period of years (up to 20) or for the donor's lifetime. At the end of the period, the principal reverts to the donor or passes to the donor's heirs. This trust shelters current income while preserving principal for you and your family.
For more information on making a contribution to the Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary or to add your name to our mailing list, please contact the development office at (513) 231-2223 or via email at jjackson@athenaeum.edu . |
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