Ways to Give

Electronic Giving: The most convenient way to manage your contributions anytime, anywhere, is to use a credit card or save on fees by using ACH. This includes setting up recurring gifts and one-time Sunday offerings!
Please visit the e-giving page here, or if you'd like our database manager to create an account, increase your gift, or edit your online donation, please fill out this authorization form and send it to the church office.

St. Theresa Church or School Endowment: Long-term impact and financial stability are critical reasons for supporting the endowment.  This fund supports mission and programs, leaves a legacy, encourages generational giving, and is tax deductible.  It is a powerful tool to ensure the long-term health of our church and school.

Stocks & Mutual Funds:  If you are considering a stock gift, please utilize our account information below and send us a quick email so we can look for the transfer:
            Charles Schwab
            211 Main St.
            San Francisco, CA 94105

            DTC #0164, code 40
             For the benefit: St. Theresa Catholic Church
             Account # 2113-0302
             ph: 602-355-9003 to confirm 

Employer Gift Matching: If your employer has a matching program that includes churches, you may be able to double the impact of your gift. St. Theresa has a silver-level designation by Guidestar, the world’s largest source of information about nonprofit organizations, denoting that we are “demonstrating a commitment to transparency.” Telling your employer about this designation or volunteering at St. Theresa could make a difference. Check with your HR department to see if your gift can be matched.

Make a Tax-Free Gift with an IRA: There are different options depending on your age. For example, when you turn 72, the transferred funds may begin counting toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), and you pay no income taxes on the gift. This could also lower your taxable annual income level, resulting in lower Medicare premiums and the amount of Social Security subject to taxes.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF): A DAF is a dedicated charitable investment account that donors use to manage their charitable giving. It can help donors maximize their tax benefits, contribute to various assets, and plan their generous support, growing their impact to new levels. Investment firms such as Fidelity Charitable and Charles Schwab Charitable offer DAF accounts through which philanthropic donations to St. Theresa Catholic Church may be directed, often directly through electronic funds transfer. Your investment firm can assist you with setting up a DAF.

Legacy and Planned Gifts: The St. Theresa Legacy Society is for members of the parish who indicate they have left St. Theresa in their will or estate plan. Benefits of this membership include an annual dinner with the Pastor and personal communications, including recognition in parish publications. Leave a legacy that impacts generations by making a meaningful gift to the church!

  
Memorial and In Honor Of: Remember a loved one with a memorial gift or give in Honor of Someone Special.