
Planned Giving
A Thoughtful Way to Care for the Capuchin Friars
If questions arise along the way, our Planned Giving Office is always glad to help:
Phone: 412.682.1300
Email: StephaniePedersen@Capuchin.com
Many people feel a deep gratitude for the presence of the Capuchin friars in their lives – through prayer, pastoral care, and service to those most in need. One thoughtful way to express that gratitude is through planned giving, which helps ensure the friars can continue their good works for generations to come.
A planned gift is not about parting with something today. Rather, it is a thoughtful expression of faith and stewardship – a way to care for what matters most, both for your loved ones and for the lives and ministries of the Capuchin friars that you hold dear.
What is Planned Giving?
Planned giving simply means making a charitable gift as part of your overall financial or estate planning. These gifts are often arranged with the help of an attorney or financial advisor and may be made during your lifetime or in the future.
Many planned gifts:
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Cost nothing today
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Are fully revocable
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Can be adjusted as your circumstances change
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Allow you to make a lasting impact while still providing for family
Why Consider a Planned Gift?
A planned gift allows you to:
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Support the Capuchin friars beyond your lifetime
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Align your faith, values, and resources
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Care wisely for assets you may never fully use
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Leave a legacy rooted in prayer, service, and the Gospel
For some, a planned gift is their largest charitable contribution. For others, it is simply a quiet, intentional act of generosity and affirmation. Both are deeply valued.
Common Ways to Make a Planned Gift
There are many ways to include the Capuchin friars in your plans. Some of the most common include:
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Remembering the Capuchins in your will or trust
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Making a gift from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
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Recommending a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund
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Establishing a charitable gift annuity to provide income for life
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Naming the Capuchins as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy
We Are Here to Help
Each of these options is described more fully on the pages that follow. You are encouraged to explore at your own pace.
Planned giving is personal. There is no single right approach, only what is right for you.
We would be honored to answer your questions, provide information, or simply listen as you reflect on what kind of legacy you hope to leave. Conversations are always confidential and without obligation.
A Note of Gratitude
Those who choose to remember the Capuchin friars in their plans are welcomed into our legacy society, the Capuchin Heritage Circle, where they are remembered with gratitude and prayer. Your generosity – whether shared today or planned for the future – helps sustain the friars’ ministry of faith, service, and a life dedicated to the Gospel.
Disclaimer
This information is not intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your personal advisors before making a gift.
