Learn about the many Ways of Giving to The Catholic Foundation.

Take time to explore the benefits of estate gift planning. Vist Gift Planning. This link opens in a new window.

Learn more about the honorary distinction of becoming a member of our Legacy League.

Any individual or institution can establish an endowment fund with The Catholic Foundation.  Often donors have a special reason or purpose for starting an endowment, and a fund can be tailored to fit their own personal charitable interests. Learn more about Endowments

The Catholic Foundation manages a variety of funds designed to meet the philanthropic goals of donors as well as the needs of Catholic communities throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Learn more about the Funds.

Meet the Board of Trustees of The Catholic Foundation.

If you are interested in applying for a grant or scholarship, visit Grants or Scholarships.

Visit Application Details for easy access to application forms and instructions.

 

The Legacy League: Creating a Good Foundation for the Future

Individuals who remember The Catholic Foundation in their estate plans receive the honorary distinction of becoming members of our Legacy League. There are also other members who have chosen to remain anonymous.

The following language may be useful to you and your attorney as you review ways in which you can best include The Catholic Foundation in your will or revocable trust.

You should always seek the advice of a professional when planning the disposition of your estate.

For a specific amount:
"I bequeath to The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, a New Mexico non-profit corporation, the sum of _______ dollars ($_____) for its general purposes."
For a specific piece of property:
"I bequeath to The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, a New Mexico non-profit corporation, my _________ (art collection, etc.)." (Note: Bequests of real property require special handling.)
For a percentage of your estate:
"I bequeath to The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, a New Mexico non-profit corporation, ___% of my adjusted gross estate as finally determined for federal estate tax purposes."
For your residuary estate:
"I devise and bequeath the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal and wherever situate, to The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, a New Mexico non-profit corporation."
For a specific purpose:
"I bequeath to The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, a New Mexico non-profit corporation, the sum of _______ dollars ($________) to be used for (parish, school, Catholic organization)_________________." (Please contact The Catholic Foundation to discuss the program or other designation that best matches your area of interest. We will supply precise language to convey your intention.)
To establish an endowment:
"I bequeath to The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, a New Mexico non-profit corporation, the sum of _______ dollars ($________) to be used to establish the (family, parish, school, Catholic organization) _____________ Endowment Fund, the earnings from which shall be used for _____________." (A minimum gift of $5,000 is required to establish a named endowment fund. Lesser amounts may be added to existing endowment funds.)

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