My Gift to Help Neighbors in Need
Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago is deeply appreciated and enables our members to reach out with kindness, compassion, and love to those most in need.
Because of your generosity, we are able to help families remain in their homes, provide meals for the hungry, assist the sick with medical and prescription expenses, and supply warm clothing for children, seniors, and others facing hardship. Your support reaches people who have nowhere else to turn and offers hope when it is needed most.
Your gift provides more than a family meal, a warm coat, or helping keep the lights on; it can be the beginning of a new chapter in someone’s life, creating opportunities, restoring dignity, and opening a pathway toward a brighter future.
Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors and helping us continue our mission of serving those in need with compassion and respect.
Other Ways to Give
Matching Gifts from Employers
Making a donation to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago? Ask your employer if they provide a match!
Gifts of Stock
Transfers Donating appreciated stock is a tax-smart and effective way to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago. By transferring securities you have owned for more than one year, you may be able to avoid capital gains taxes while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
If you would like to make a stock donation, please contact:
Elvia
773.779.6700 x107
elvia@svdpchicago.org
To ensure proper acknowledgement of your gift, please provide the name of the company stock, the number of shares being transferred, and your contact information. We will use this information to send you a receipt for your tax records.
Stock transfers can be made through your broker directly to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
If you are 70 1/2 or older, you may be able to make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). You can contribute up to $100,000 annually, and your gift may count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if one is required.
By giving through your IRA, you can enjoy potential tax advantages while making an immediate impact on the lives of those in need. It’s a meaningful way to support the SVdP Chicago mission, create a lasting legacy, and see the difference your generosity makes today.
Charitable Lead Trusts
A Charitable Lead Trust allows you to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago while preserving assets for your loved ones. With this giving option, you establish a trust that provides annual payments to SVdP Chicago for a specified period of time. At the end of the trust term, the remaining assets are transferred to the beneficiaries you designate, such as family members or other loved ones.
This type of planned gift can offer significant tax advantages while allowing you to make a meaningful impact today. A Charitable Lead Trust enables you to support our mission, reduce certain taxes, and ultimately pass assets to future generations according to your wishes.
By creating a Charitable Lead Trust, you can help provide hope and assistance to neighbors in need while building a lasting legacy for both your family and our community.
Donor-Advised Funds
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and flexible way to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago while maximizing your charitable impact. When you make a contribution to a DAF, you may receive an immediate tax deduction, and the fund’s assets have the potential to grow tax-free over time.
You can then recommend grants from your DAF to SVdP Chicago whenever you choose, allowing you to support our mission in a way that fits your charitable goals and giving schedule.
Through a Donor-Advised Fund, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families facing hardship while enjoying the convenience and potential tax benefits of strategic charitable giving.
Planned and Memorial Giving
Create a lasting legacy that reflects your values and supports future generations of Vincentians serving neighbors in need throughout Cook and Lake Counties. Through a planned gift or memorial donation, you can honor a loved one, celebrate a meaningful life, or ensure that the compassionate work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago continues for years to come.
Planned giving options, including bequests, beneficiary designations, charitable trusts, and other legacy gifts, provide an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while potentially offering financial and tax benefits. Memorial gifts are a thoughtful way to honor someone special while helping provide hope and assistance to those facing hardship.
