Ways to Give

Pledge

Many people find they can participate at a sacrificial gift level if they make payments over a period of time. Payment reminders are mailed monthly or you can authorize a monthly credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal.

One-Time Gift

Make one gift payment, choosing check or credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal.

Continuous Monthly Giving

St. Francis Circle — Individuals choose the continuous monthly amount, which can be increased, decreased, paused or stopped at any time. Authorize continuous, monthly credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal. Gifts will repeat for 12 months and continue from year-to-year.

Give Online

Make a pledge or one-time gift using a credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal. The pledge payment schedule should conclude by June 30, for proper crediting to the Annual Diocesan Appeal.

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Checks

When writing a check for the complete gift amount or for a pledge payment, please make payable to: Annual Diocesan Appeal.

Payroll Deduction

Employees of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth, its parishes and Catholic schools and priests may support the Annual Diocesan Appeal through monthly or semi-monthly payroll deduction. To enroll, download and fill out the form below.

ADA Payroll Deduction Form & Giving Guide

Gifts of Appreciated Stocks or Securities

Federal tax law allows a charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities on the transfer date of your gift. More information is provided in the form below.

Electronic Transfer of Stock/Mutual Fund Instructions

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Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

Individuals age 70½ years old or older, can give up to $100,000 from their IRA directly to the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Advancement Foundation without having to pay income taxes on the money. More information is available at Make a Gift Tax-Free With an IRA.

QCD Intent Form

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Matching Gifts

Many companies have a Matching Gift Program for charity and educational purposes. Contact the Human Resources Department for a matching gift application and send it to the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Advancement Foundation, 201 Main St, Ste 1198 Fort Worth, TX 76102-3101 for verification of the gift payment.

Vehicle Donations

You may donate a working or nonworking car (RVs, motorcycles, golf carts, heavy equipment, trailers, vans, boats, etc.) to benefit the Annual Diocesan Appeal. All vehicle pickup, sale and tax receipting is handled by cars2charities and more information is available at https://bit.ly/catholiccardonate. When you set up your donation, please contact or call 817-533-3174 to let her know you have scheduled a vehicle donation to benefit the Annual Diocesan Appeal.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

If you have an existing DAF, you may recommend grant distributions to the Advancement Foundation (Federal Tax ID Number 27-0518360), noting that your grant funding is intended to support the Annual Diocesan Appeal.

If you are interested in establishing a Donor-Advised Fund with us, knowing that your funds are invested according to your faith, learn more here: https://www.advancementfoundation.org/DAFs