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Ways to Give

Donor Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about (Fidelity Charitable). A DAF allows donors to take a tax deduction upfront for their contribution while having the flexibility to recommend grants to their preferred charities over time. They can also facilitate multi-generational giving and establish a family philanthropic legacy.

A grant from your donor-advised fund can help today, tomorrow, and future families in need all throughout Dane County. You can make a gift of transformational impact with your DAF.

What are the benefits of Donor-Advised Funds?

  • Immediate tax deductions
  • Tax-free growth of charitable assets
  • Ease of use with flexibility in maintaining charitable giving

What are my options?

Consult your financial advisor or tax professional for personalized guidance on your specific circumstances. When you give through a DAF, your name may not appear when we receive your grant. Please notify us of your gift so we can properly thank you!

 

Questions? Contact Eric Fleming, Director of Development, at (608) 442-7200 x34 or efleming@svdpmadison.org for help.

Legal Name: District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Federal EIN: 39-0824876

Mailing Address: Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison, PO Box 259686, Madison, WI 53725.

Estate Plan Gifts

Philanthropic giving through an estate plan or will allows you and your family to continue helping our neighbors in need for years to come. In your estate plan or will you may direct a portion of your estate to a beneficiary, like the Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison. As with any important life decision, proper counsel is recommended and we encourage you to seek the advice of a financial and legal advisor. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and gifts are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Sample Bequest Language Estate Gift Confirmation Form

What is estate planning?

Estate planning is simply the process of clearly communicating how you want your assets to be handled after you pass or are incapacitated. It outlines who you want making financial and health care decisions if you can’t make them for yourself. It includes your will, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, and beneficiary and guardianship designations.

Who should have an estate plan?

Every adult – no matter their current wealth status – should have an estate plan. Having a plan for your cash, cars, clothes, jewelry, houses, investments, insurance policies, investments, savings, retirement accounts, or land will minimize debt and simplify the process of distributing your assets once you have passed.

What are the benefits of making a bequest?

  • Leave a lasting personal legacy.
  • Lessen the burden of taxes on your family.
  • Potentially receive estate tax savings.
  • Help you accomplish your charitable goals.

What are my options?

  • Gift a specific dollar amount or asset.
  • Gift a percentage of your estate.
  • Gift from the balance or residue of your estate.
  • Make a beneficiary designation of an insurance policy or retirement assets.

Click here for sample bequest language or click here to confirm your estate gift.

Questions? Contact Eric Fleming, Director of Development, at (608) 442-7200 x34 or efleming@svdpmadison.org for help.

Legal Name: District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Federal EIN: 39-0824876

Mailing Address: Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison, PO Box 259686, Madison, WI 53725.

Leave a Legacy

Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Fund Shares

A gift of appreciated securities like stocks, bonds and mutual funds supports our mission of helping Dane County neighbors in need. Please note, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and gifts are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

What are the benefits of giving through investments?

  • Avoid capital-gains tax payments.
  • Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
  • Enjoy a possible increased income.

How to make a transfer contribution?

Option #1

Stock donations are managed through The Palm Financial Group / Baird.

  • Institution: Robert W. Baird
  • DTC #: 0547
  • Account #: 4290-1062
  • Account Title: Saint Vincent de Paul Society

Option #2

You can donate stock within minutes via DonateStock: https://donatestock.com/district-council-of-madison-inc-society-of-st-vincent-de-paul

Questions? Contact Eric Fleming, Director of Development, at (608) 442-7200 x34 or efleming@svdpmadison.org for help.

Legal Name: District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Federal EIN: 39-0824876

Mailing Address: Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison, PO Box 259686, Madison, WI 53725.

Beneficiary Designation

Do you plan to use retirement assets in charitable donations to St. Vincent de Paul — Madison? It’s quite common and advantageous to name a charity as a beneficiary of your retirement account(s). Please note, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and gifts are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

What are the benefits of retirement giving?

  • Take advantage of income and estate tax savings.
  • Create a legacy for you and your family.
  • Especially during tumultuous economic times, help to secure St. Vincent de Paul — Madison as a vital community resource.

What are my options?

  • Provide a gift through your IRA or individual retirement annuity.
  • Make a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) each year from your tax-deferred retirement accounts.
  • Give a gift through a Life Insurance Policy.
  • Make a gift of your personal residence or other real estates.

Questions? Contact Eric Fleming, Director of Development, at (608) 442-7200 x34 or efleming@svdpmadison.org for help.

Legal Name: District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Federal EIN: 39-0824876

Mailing Address: Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison, PO Box 259686, Madison, WI 53725.