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WAYS TO GIVE

There are many ways to give to St. John Neumann Catholic High School and we are grateful for your consideration.

Ways to Give:

Make a Gift Online

To make a gift online click here.

Make a Gift by Mail or Telephone

To make a gift by telephone please contact Donna Heiser, Director of Development at 239-455-3044, extension 225 or mail your gift to:

Development Office,
St. John Neumann Catholic High School
3000 53rd Street SW
Naples, Florida, 34116

Please make your check payable to St. John Neumann Catholic High School and indicate how you would like your gift designated. Thank you!

Make a Matching Gift

Many companies offer a Matching Gift program that can greatly increase the impact of their employee’s personal contributions without increasing the obligation of the individual donor. Be sure to ask your employer about their Matching Gift program. Many companies offer a matching gift program dollar for dollar, with some doubling or tripling matching gifts. Simply obtain a matching gift form from your Human Resources office, complete the appropriate section of the form and send it to St. John Neumann Catholic High School with your gift. For more information contact Donna Heiser, Director of Development, at (239) 455-3044 ext. 225.

Gifts by Credit Card

St. John Neumann Catholic High School gratefully accepts gifts by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. To give by credit card contact Donna Heiser, Director of Development, at (239) 455-3044 ext. 225.

Gifts of Securities

For instructions on giving gifts of securities contact Donna Heiser, Director of Development, at (239) 455-3044 ext. 225.

Planned & Deferred Giving

St. John Neumann Catholic High School's planned giving program gives you the opportunity to make a lasting gift to the school. A variety of options are available which enable you to make a significant gift to help ensure St. John Neumann Catholic High School's future. In some instances, while realizing certain tax advantages, you will also be able to produce income for yourself and your heirs.

Deferred gifts are the result of careful planning that integrates a donor's charitable gift into his or her overall financial, tax and estate planning objectives so as to maximize benefits for both the donor and St. John Neumann Catholic High School. Planned gifts typically come from a donor's assets rather than income and can be outright gifts, deferred gifts or a combination of the two.

Each of the deferred giving instruments listed below is closely regulated by law and requires special arrangements and tax treatment. For more in-depth information, please contact Donna Heiser, Director of Development at 239-455-3044, extension 225 or dheiser@sjnceltics.org

Overview of Gifts

Bequests

A Bequest could be a gift in perpetuity and invested to fund school needs.
Benefit to You: Possible estate tax deduction; Opportunity to make a perpetual gift.

Charitable Gift Annuities

You transfer an asset such as cash or stocks to St. John Neumann Catholic High School. In return, St. John Neumann Catholic High School guarantees to pay you a fixed payment based on your current age.
Benefit to You: Guaranteed fixed income for life; Portion of income is tax-free; Deferred income if desired; Possible income and estate tax deductions.

Insurance Policies

St. John Neumann Catholic High School receives full face value of policy upon death of the donor, or may receive current surrender value prior to donor's death.
Benefit to You: Income tax deduction for value of the policy when transferred; Premium payments may be deducted as gifts; possible income and estate tax deductions.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Upon the death of the donor or last surviving income beneficiary, remaining assets benefit St. John Neumann Catholic High School.
Benefit to You: Variable or fixed income; Deferred income if desired; Possible income and estate tax deductions.

Charitable Lead Trusts

Income is received by the school for the duration of the trust.
Benefit to You: At the end of the trust period, principle returns to donor or other beneficiaries; principle can pass to others with little or no shrinkage from taxes; possible income and estate tax deductions. Qualified retirement/IRA funds can be a significant gift upon death of donor. Estate and income tax savings may cover a substantial portion of the gift.

Consider an IRA Rollover

Why not consider an IRA Rollover to benefit St. John Neumann Catholic High School. IRAs can be a good option when deciding to make a charitable gift. The Pension Protection Act (PPA) exempts from taxable income any funds transferred from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a charitable organization and can have significant tax incentives for donors. A potential gift to St. John Neumann Catholic High School may be deducted from income that could otherwise be subject to tax under federal law. This provision will be made retroactive to January 1, 2008 and will apply to gifts made from that date through December 31, 2009. The following limitations apply:

The donor must be age 70 1/2 or older
The cap on annual IRA rollovers is $100,000
The contribution must be a direct gift to a charity (no planned gifts)

The Pension Protection Act excludes gifts to donor advised funds, private foundations, and supporting organizations, but encourages gifts to approved non-profit institutions like St. John Neumann Catholic High School. The transfer to St. John Neumann Catholic High School must be directly from your IRA to be eligible. Please consult with your financial advisor in order to take the maximum advantage of this charitable opportunity.

If you have questions or require additional information please contact Donna Heiser, Director of Development at 239-455-3044, extension 225 or email her at dheiser@sjnceltics.org.

The Importance of Using Professional Counsel

We always encourage prospective donors to seek the advice of professional counsel concerning the best giving option for them. We would welcome the opportunity to provide you or your attorney with additional information on any of the methods of giving described here.

If you decide to include St. John Neumann Catholic High School in your planning, please let us know. We are grateful for your consideration. May God continue to bless you.

Other Ways to Support St. John Neumann Catholic High School:

Office Depot - taking care of education!

Every time parents, students and school supporters use St. John Neumann's 5% BACK TO SCHOOLS ID Number when buying qualifying school supplies at OFFICE DEPOT, our school receives credits equal to 5% of the qualifying purchases to use for FREE Supplies. Next time you shop at OFFICE DEPOT be sure to present St. John Neumann’s SCHOOL ID: 70022832

Target - Take Charge of Education

You shop, and St. John Neumann benefits. It's that simple. Your Target REDcard makes it possible. You simply enroll in Take Charge of Education online or at your local Target Store and choose Saint John Neumann Catholic High School, then start shopping with your REDcard. Target tracks purchases made by all participating REDcard holders, and then sends a donation check directly to our school. For more information, or to choose St. John Neumann as your Target school, go to: Take Charge of Education at Target.

Classroom, Athletics & Clubs "Wish Lists"

St. John Neumann Catholic High School classrooms, athletics and clubs are in need of new or "gently used" supplies. If you wish to purchase or donate items relating to the above, please then contact Lilla Asmund in the Development Office for details at 239-455-3044 Ext 213, or e-mail her at lasmund@sjnceltics.org. Thank you for your consideration.

The Elizabeth Ministry

Following the lead of our Blessed Lady who cared for her cousin Elizabeth during her time of need, parents of St. John Neumann Catholic High School have formed the Elizabeth Ministry. This ministry consists of a group of St. John Neumann families who are available to support and assist other St. John Neumann families during their time of need. They provide meals, groceries, gas gift cards, and a shoulder to lean on during a personal crisis. If you are a family in need, please contact lasmund@sjnceltics.org. Your confidentiality will be respected.

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