When you let Bishop Chatard know of your planned gift, you become a Ave Maria Legacy Society member. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our members, whose support helps strengthen the future of Bishop Chatard High School for generations to come..
Planned giving is a meaningful way to support Bishop Chatard while also taking advantage of potential financial and tax benefits.
With thoughtful planning, you can experience the joy of giving and leave a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.
Ways to Give
Your planned gift to Bishop Chatard can be funded with cash, retirement assets, life insurance, securities, tangible personal property and real estate.
Depending on the type of gift you choose, planned giving can provide you with some or all of the following benefits:
- Tax savings for the charitable gift value
- Avoiding capital gains taxes on certain securities, retirement accounts and real estate
- Increased income from low-yield assets
- Lifetime income for you or your beneficiaries
- Reduced or eliminated estate taxes
- The joy of knowing your gift will benefit Bishop Chatard students.
Although Bishop Chatard may not receive your gift for many years to come, sharing your intentions with us today allows us to thank you now and ensure your wishes are honored. Your generosity, which qualifies you for membership in our Ave Maria Legacy Society, will have a lasting impact on generations of Trojan students.
How do I become a member?
Joining Bishop Chatard’s Ave Maria Legacy Society is easy. Simply let BCHS know in writing that you have included BCHS in your estate plans and provide one of the following pieces of documentation:
- A completed, signed Letter of Intent Confirmation
- A copy of the pertinent provisions in your will or trust
- A copy of the life insurance policy naming Bishop Chatard as beneficiary
- A letter from your attorney stating that you have included BCHS in your estate plans
Membership Benefits
Membership involves no dues, obligations or solicitations; becoming part of the Ave Maria Legacy Society simply allows us to thank you, recognize you for the plans you have made, and it may inspire generosity in others.
Members also receive:
- Invitations to the Ave Maria Legacy Society Mass and reception
- A lifetime Trojan Friendship Pass for home athletic events and drama productions
- Recognition in the Annual Report
Most importantly, membership in the Ave Maria Legacy Society brings the satisfaction of knowing you are helping provide opportunities and a strong future for Bishop Chatard students for years to come.
For more information contact Margaret Ruffing, Executive Director of Development, at mruffing@bishopchatard.org, 317-251-1451, ext. 2242.