Planned Giving

Honoring Their Legacy, Bringing Hope WorldwideSister Gabriella Garman

Planned giving is a meaningful way to make a lasting difference while ensuring that your own values live on. By including the School Sisters of St. Francis in your will, trust, or other estate plans, you can extend your generosity far into the future.

A planned gift allows you to make a significant impact—often greater than you thought possible—while also providing potential financial and tax benefits. Whether you wish to care for our retired sisters, support global ministries, or honor a lifetime of faith, your legacy gift can ensure that the sisters’ mission continues beyond your lifetime.      

Planned Giving Handout (pdf) | Gift Intention Form (pdf)

Join the Covenant Circle

When you include the School Sisters of St. Francis in your estate plans, you are invited to join the Covenant Circle, a community of legacy donors.

Membership is simple:
Designate the School Sisters of St. Francis as a beneficiary in your will, trust, or other financial plans —and let us know of your intention, even if you want to remain anonymous.

As a Covenant Circle member, you receive:

  • Prayer remembrances: The sisters will remember you in prayer on devotional days.
  • Birthday blessings from the sisters
  • Invitations to special gatherings and events
  • Recognition on our donor honor roll (unless you choose to remain anonymous)
  • Updates about the sisters and their ministries
Ways to give

There are many ways to create a legacy that reflects your faith and values.  A few are listed below.

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Wills and Bequests

A will or bequest is an easy way to provide a planned gift for the School Sisters of St. Francis. You can easily include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to the School Sisters of St. Francis. If you already have a will and want to add the sisters to it, this is frequently done through a codicil, which is easier and less costly than creating a new will.

Will or trust bequest options

  • A gift of the balance or residue of your estate
  • A gift of a specific dollar amount
  • A gift of a specific percentage of your estate

You will need to provide:

The legal name and tax ID number

  • School Sisters of St. Francis, Inc.
  • Tax ID: 39-1594407

We invite you to contact us for more information.

Retirement Plans, IRAs, Life Insurance

How do I give from a retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy?
Giving from a retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy are popular giving options. Simply obtain a beneficiary form from the plan’s administration and add the School Sisters of St. Francis as an entire or partial beneficiary.

Significant income tax savings can be achieved using this gift option.  Tax savings can sometimes be as much as 75 cents on the dollar.

You may need to provide:

The legal name and tax ID number

  • School Sisters of St. Francis, Inc.
  • Tax ID: 39-1594407
Bank and Brokerage Accounts

How do I give from a bank or brokerage account?

You can easily transfer your bank or brokerage account to the School Sisters of St. Francis at the time of your passing. This is done by setting up a (Payable on Death) POD for bank accounts or a (Transfer on Death) TOD for brokerage accounts. Contact or visit your bank or brokerage firm to complete one simple form.

You may need to provide:

The legal name and tax ID number

  • School Sisters of St. Francis, Inc.
  • Tax ID: 39-1594407
Charitable Gift Annuity

What is a Charitable Gift Annuity?

A charitable gift annuity or CGA is a contract between a donor and a charity. You can easily establish a CGA through the National Catholic Community Foundation, our CGA partner. You make a gift now and receive fixed payments for life. This provides you (and up to two loved ones) with a steady income for life and offers tax savings. The sisters receive the remainder of the account. CGAs can be established for as little as $10,000. Complete one simple form to get started.

We invite you to contact us for more information.

Contact Us

There are several steps you can take to help you make wise decisions about planned giving. The information on this website is offered to help you discover gift planning ideas that can benefit you, your family, and the sisters. When making a planned gift, consult your attorney, financial planner, and other professional advisors.

Contact us or fill in the form below. We are happy to help!

Kim Peterson
Director of Planned Giving

Tel: 414-944-6019          kpeterson@sssf.org

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