St. Clare Legacy Society
Leave A Legacy — Join the St. Clare Legacy Society Today!
As we continue to build a legacy of faith and service, we invite you to consider joining the St. Clare Legacy Society by remembering St. Clare in your will or estate plans.
Planned Giving is a thoughtful and impactful way to support the mission and values of St. Clare. By including St. Clare in your estate plans, you contribute to the long-term sustainability of our community and ensure that future generations can benefit from the same enriching experiences that define St. Clare.
How to Join?
Becoming a member of the St. Clare Legacy Society is simple! CLICK HERE to download the membership form. Consult with your financial advisor or estate planning professional to explore options such as including St. Clare in your will, establishing a charitable trust, or naming us as beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
What is Planned Giving?
- Create a lasting legacy of faith and education: Planned gifts allow you to support our students and mission beyond your lifetime, ensuring that Catholic education continues to thrive for generations to come.
- Make a meaningful gift in a thoughtful, flexible way: Many planned gifts, such as bequests or beneficiary designations, cost nothing today and can be updated at any time as your circumstances change.
- Align your stewardship with your values: By including St. Clare in your estate plans, you express gratitude for the blessings you’ve received while strengthening tuition assistance, programs, and long-term sustainability.
Examples of Planned Gifts
- Bequests in a Will or Trust: A simple and popular way to leave a lasting legacy by naming St. Clare in your will or living trust.
- Beneficiary Designation: Naming St. Clare as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or investment account.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): For individuals age 70½ or older, a tax-free gift made directly from an IRA to support St. Clare.
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
A trust that provides income to you or your loved ones for life, with the remaining assets benefiting St. Clare in the future.
Why is Planned Giving Important?
Planned Giving is essential to growing our endowment, which provides an additional revenue stream to offset the ever-increasing cost of educating a student.
A Planned Gift sustains your willingness to give long after your lifetime and makes a powerful statement about the legacy you wish to leave. It can also be an effective way to achieve your financial and estate planning goals while supporting and helping to secure St. Clare Church and School well into the future.
What are the Benefits of Joining?
Legacy of Faith: Leave a lasting legacy that reflects your commitment to the Catholic faith and the values upheld by St. Clare School and Parish.
Educational Excellence: Support the educational programs and opportunities that shape the minds and hearts of our students, fostering a love for learning and a strong foundation for life.
Community Building: Strengthen the bonds of our parish community, enabling us to continue providing spiritual guidance, support, and fellowship.
Tax Advantages: Enjoy potential tax benefits through planned giving strategies, making your generosity a win-win for both you and St. Clare.