Your generosity makes our mission possible.
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Every Gift Has An Impact
Financial gifts help greatly in meeting the needs of our parish. Contributions, no matter how modest, are important to Saint Bonaventure. Unrestricted giving (not restricted for a specific purpose) is the most beneficial for our community, allowing us to use funds for what is most needed at the time. Thank you for your generosity! “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly, or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor. 9:7) |
Electronic Giving
Electronic giving is an easy, convenient way to help us continue our mission. It is the preferred method of giving as it saves money in mailing and resources. Use the button below to set up one-time or recurring donations through our donation page, operated by Vanco.
Electronic giving is an easy, convenient way to help us continue our mission. It is the preferred method of giving as it saves money in mailing and resources. Use the button below to set up one-time or recurring donations through our donation page, operated by Vanco.
- Electronic giving may be done through automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account or a credit/debit card. (Checking/savings transfer via ACH is preferred as fees are incurred by the church on credit/debit card transactions.)
- You can adjust your account information or giving at anytime. If you would like assistance, contact Jodi at [email protected], 952-297-8417.
Giving Options
When sharing out of love and giving what is in your heart, not out of obligation, no gift is insignificant. Every gift has an impact. Gifts can be made in a variety of ways that are tax-efficient and meet your long-term financial goals. Some examples are:
When sharing out of love and giving what is in your heart, not out of obligation, no gift is insignificant. Every gift has an impact. Gifts can be made in a variety of ways that are tax-efficient and meet your long-term financial goals. Some examples are:
- Cash, Check, or Direct Deposit: Schedule a direct deposit from a checking or savings account, place cash or checks into donation envelopes in the collection at Mass or donation boxes.
- Envelopes: Our annual operating budget is based on weekly Sunday Giving and Holy Days. Packets of envelopes are sent monthly. If you need envelopes, to change your address, or to stop receiving envelopes contact the Parish Office at 952-854-4733 or [email protected].
- Required Minimum Distribution (RMD): Direct a transfer from your IRA to a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) such as Saint Bonaventure that satisfies your RMD. Discuss with your financial advisor the tax advantages of giving a gift in this way.
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF): A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account set up to support charities and allow you to receive immediate tax benefits. You can contribute directly from a DAF to Saint Bonaventure. Discuss with your financial advisor the tax advantages of giving a gift this way.
- Appreciated Securities/Stock: Appreciated securities, such as stock or mutual funds are a tax-efficient gift. You may eliminate substantial taxes on capital gains realized between the date you purchased the stock and the date of contribution. Discuss with your financial advisor the tax advantages of giving a gift in this way.
Legacy Giving Options
We welcome gifts of any size at any stage of life. Bequest and estate gifts allow you to remember the people and places that are important to you and provide your heirs and loved ones with a clear understanding of your wishes. Some examples are:
We welcome gifts of any size at any stage of life. Bequest and estate gifts allow you to remember the people and places that are important to you and provide your heirs and loved ones with a clear understanding of your wishes. Some examples are:
- Bequest or Beneficiary Designation: Designate Saint Bonaventure in your will or estate plan with a dollar amount or a percentage. You can also designate Saint Bonaventure as a life insurance policy or retirement plan beneficiary.
- Memorials: Invite loved ones to direct gifts in your memory to Saint Bonaventure.
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Parish Endowment Fund
The Church of Saint Bonaventure Endowment Fund is a perpetual endowment designed to provide stable, ongoing support to our parish—forever. Gifts to this endowment fund will provide perpetual support for the mission and ministry of our parish. Your gift creates a lasting impact for our Catholic community. We’ve partnered with the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota for faith-aligned investment and stewardship of our endowment fund. The fund is legally protected as an asset of the parish. You Choose How to Give Gifts to our endowment fund can be made in a variety of ways and timelines. You can donate through any of the ways you donate to our parish by choosing the online fund or designating your gift to "Parish Endowment Fund." |
Year-End Giving
If you need help structuring a year-end contribution, please contact Jodi Ketter, [email protected], 952-297-8417. She will provide the resources you may need to complete your gift. The parish is grateful for your financial support, your gifts help us to continue our mission. All year-end contributions must be received by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, if hand-delivered to the office. If mailed, contributions must be postmarked by December 31.
If you need help structuring a year-end contribution, please contact Jodi Ketter, [email protected], 952-297-8417. She will provide the resources you may need to complete your gift. The parish is grateful for your financial support, your gifts help us to continue our mission. All year-end contributions must be received by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, if hand-delivered to the office. If mailed, contributions must be postmarked by December 31.