If you’re 70½ or older, you can now use your IRA to boost retirement income while supporting the Franciscans. How? By using your IRA to create a charitable gift annuity that will provide you with lifetime income while supporting our…
Read MoreBr. Louis Zant, OFM, helps feed the hungry with Franciscan Outreach’s Thanksgiving food distribution at Church of the Transfiguration. (Photo by Jeff Scheeler, OFM) December is here, but it’s not too late to support our friars and help…
Read MoreWhere there’s a will, there’s a way. You may be surprised to learn you can support the Franciscans with a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime. You won’t have to write a check today, change your lifestyle,…
Read MoreThursday, March 31, 2022, 12:00-1:15 PM EST Join us from the comfort of your home for this online seminar. Fr. Bill Farris,OFM Estate Planning: A Primer Powers of attorney, wills, and trusts. From the…
Read MorePhoto by Jonathan Borba by Pexels Having an estate plan and a plan for end-of-life decisions will provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Estate plans are not just for the wealthy and creating a…
Read MoreFriars Jeremy Harrington and Phil Wilhelm serve in the Detroit area. Supporting the Franciscans There are many benefits of making IRA gifts to the Franciscans. With an IRA gift, you can: • Transfer up to $100,000 tax-free, so…
Read MorePhoto by Katie E from Pexels Deciding if you need a will More than half of Americans don’t have wills. But do you really need one? If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions, then you need…
Read MoreBr. Philip Wilhelm, OFM, packs up groceries for families in need. Donor-Advised Funds, also known as DAFs, have emerged as a popular tool for charitable giving. Several advantages of using donor-advised funds to conduct your philanthropy include: Favorable…
Read MoreGiving appreciated stock you have held for more than a year is better than giving cash. If you own stocks that have appreciated since you purchased them, consider these reasons for giving stock to your favorite charity instead of…
Read MoreWhat is an effective estate plan? Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. Everyone can benefit from an estate plan that ensures your affairs will be cared for should you become incapacitated during life – and your assets…
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