Giving to Bishop Chatard High School
Gift of Volunteering
Become a Bishop Chatard volunteer and play a rewarding role in the high school's future. The gift of your time is graciously appreciated, with opportunities for leadership, fund raising, and mentoring available. Let us know you'd like to help
via this form.
Cash Gifts
Cash gifts given annually are vital to Bishop Chatard and our students. These can be given as cash, checks or through electronic transfer. Bishop Chatard offers a high quality educational experience that needs support and nurturing for continued success. Your annual gift touches every aspect of Bishop Chatard's educational community.
--Electronic Fund Transfers
Electronic fund transfers are an excellent way to contribute. Each month, your gift to Bishop Chatard is automatically made without the hassle of writing checks. Small monthly contributions add up to big support for Bishop Chatard. The Electronic Fund Transfer form details how to set up these transfers.
--Matching Gifts
Magnify your contribution through your employer's Matching Gift program, and your support will make an even larger impact. Many employers require that a simple on-line form be completed which allows your contribution to be doubled or even tripled. To find out if your employer sponsors a matching gift program, ask your Human Resources department or contact Liz Hoffman, 317-251-1451, ext 2275 or lhoffman@bishopchatad.org. These are the companies that have given Matching Gifts in the past.
--Through an IRA Charitable Rollover
Normally, a distribution from your IRA is taxed as ordinary income. However, tax legislation enacted in December 2010 extends the opportunity through December 31, 2011 for individuals 70½ or older to make a direct distribution from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as Bishop Chatard High School. Qualified direct distributions to charity from your IRA are not subject to income tax. Click here for more information!
Planned Giving
Gifts of Securities and Property
Cash gifts are simple and may carry tax benefits, but gifts of property, stock or other securities may be a more appropriate gift vehicle for your situation. Securities and property may be given directly to Bishop Chatard as annual gifts, or they may be used as a cornerstone for establishing a planned gift.
Tangible Property Real estate, works of art, rare books or stamp and coin collections are just a few types of tangible property that you may donate to Bishop Chatard. Almost any real estate, developed or undeveloped, is potentially a charitable gift and opens up unique giving opportunities: it can be donated outright, it can be placed in trust, or it can be retained for life. All of these options have personal financial benefits and can support the mission of the school.
Gifts of Securities
Stocks or other investments that have grown in value can become a substantial gift to Bishop Chatard. Please contact your financial advisor and the Development Office for more details.
BCHS Stock Donation Information
Bequests
The most common type of planned gift is a bequest, which is a provision in your will for a gift to Bishop Chatard. There are various forms of bequests that can be structured to meet your needs. Please contact your financial advisor and the Development Office for more details.
Trusts
Some donors choose to use a trust as a vehicle by which they can contribute to Bishop Chatard. Generally, there are tax advantages to the individual or family who places assets and funds into a trust. Meanwhile Bishop Chatard, as a charitable organization, can benefit from the investment income as instructed by the trust agreement. Please contact your financial advisor and the Development Office for more details.
Tributes and Memorials
The memory of a loved one can be commemorated with a tribute or memorial gift to Bishop Chatard. The memorial is recognized in the Annual Report and notification of memorial contributions are made upon request.
