Planned Giving

Credit Card - Click on the Make a Donation link to quickly and easily make your secure online donation

Check - Mail your check to Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 9250 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487. Attn: Karen Calcagno

Stock Donation - Stocks, bonds and mutual funds that have appreciated in value can be used to support CJB.  You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock (up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income) and avoid paying capital gains tax.  Please contact Karen Calcagno at 708-403-6525 Ext. 126 or [email protected]

Donor Advisor Funds - A financial services company or a community foundation often administers a donor-advised fund (DAF).  It allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support Cardinal Joseph Bernardin 

Employer Matched Gifts - Under a matching gift program, your contribution is matched with your company's or corporate foundation's funds.  Click here for a list of companies that typically match donations, but also confirm with your company's human resource department for specific requirements and ways to use its program

Wills and Living Trusts - A charitable bequest in your will or living trust is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to leave a gift to Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School.  

Click here to see a sample of bequest language to include a gift for Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School

Qualified Charitable Distribution - Also known as a "charitable IRA rollover," a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows for individual age 70½ or older to authorize their administrator to directly transfer up to $100,000 annually from their individual retirement account (IRA) to a qualified charity, tax-free.  If you are age 73 or older, the amount you transfer can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution.

Keep in mind, if you would like to complete your QCD for the current tax year, it is best to submit your form prior to December 1st.


CLICK HERE TO SEE A CHECKLIST OF THE STEPS TO START YOUR QCD GIFT


For any questions about these options please contact Karen Calcagno at 708-403-6525 or [email protected]