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The Christ Our Hope campaign is being managed by the Vermont Catholic Community Foundation, Inc. 
The foundation is a nonprofit separate from the Romanc Catholic Diocese of Burlington as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Tax ID: #81-0999457.  For gifts of stock, QCD, legacy or other planned gifts contact Ellen Kane, [email protected] or (802) 846-5837.

Mail pledge form and gifts to:
Christ Our Hope
c/o Vermont Catholic community Foundation
55 Joy Drive
S. Burlington, VT 05403

CREDIT / DEBIT CARD / AUTOMATIC TRANSFER The easiest way for processing your gift is online. You may choose to have your gift drawn directly from your bank account (lowest fees) or credit or debit card as a one-time payment or a recurring payment.

CASH/CHECK Gifts may also be made by check/cash through recurring payments over the three-year commitment period.

SECURITIES Stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares that have appreciated can have an immediate impact on our campaign and create an income tax deduction for you based on their current value. Because there is no capital gains tax when you make a charitable gift, you receive an additional tax benefit above and beyond the charitable gift donation. 

QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION QCD is a distribution from an IRA made directly to an eligible charity, bypassing the owner of the account. Owners of individual retirement accounts who are at least age 70 1/2 can contribute some or all of their IRAs to charity. This rule applies only to traditional IRAs. If you have to take RMDs but you don't really want or need the money, QCDs can be a good way to distribute the minimum required amount out of the IRA and avoid that 50% excise tax penalty. You'll also avoid paying income tax on the distributions.

MATCHING GIFTS Several local companies offer matching gift programs for employees. This allows donors to maximize their giving potential. For information and required forms, check with your company’s human resources department.

PLANNED GIFTS Planned giving is the process of carefully selecting the best method and asset for making a charitable gift. Such a gift can enable you to take full advantage of the tax laws to accomplish your financial and charitable goals. Planned gifts can be made through bequests in your will or living trust, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, charitable gift annuities, beneficiary benefits from life insurance, IRAs, pensions, or financial accounts. 

You may benefit from gifts with a charitable deduction on your tax return. Please consult your tax professional for advice.