You can make a difference in the lives of many and help Catholic Charities continue our mission to serve those in need. By remembering Catholic Charities in your will, trust, or insurance policy you help plant the seeds today for meeting the needs of so many tomorrow. Through your will or trust, you guarantee that your estate will be distributed as you wish to your loved ones and to charitable organizations that are important to you.
If you already have a will or trust and wish to update it to include Catholic Charities, please contact your attorney.
To name Catholic Charities in your will, please use our legal name as it appears below:
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc.
P.O. Box 070912
Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912
Federal Tax ID # 39-0806321
For more information about bequests, please contact:
Jackie Rekowski
414-769-3524
jrekowski@ccmke.org
You may choose to designate Catholic Charities as the beneficiary, or partial beneficiary, of a life insurance policy. There is no income tax benefit with this option, but a possible estate tax benefit. You may also donate existing policies that are no longer needed. Tax deductions may be equal to the policy's cash replacement value. A donor may also purchase a policy and name Catholic Charities as the owner and beneficiary; the premiums you pay are fully tax deductible. At the donor's death, the charity receives the insurance proceeds.
Every individual’s situation is unique, and Catholic Charities encourages you to work with a trusted financial adviser to determine what options will work best for you. For more information, please contact:
Jackie Rekowski
414-769-3524
jrekowski@ccmke.org
Donors may give in response to Appeals and mailings, or mail gifts directly to Catholic Charities. Methods of outright giving include personal checks, Cashier’s Checks and Money Orders. We do not recommend sending cash in the mail. Mail to:
Catholic Charities
P.O. Box 070912
Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912
For questions regarding gifts by check, please contact:
Jackie Rekowski
414-769-3524
jrekowski@ccmke.org
Stocks, bonds or any other securities can be transferred as gifts. Banks and brokers can assist donors with donating shares of stock. Giving the gift of stock also has benefits for the giver, who may avoid paying capital gains tax. Please contact our Advancement Director for account information or to notify us of your transfer.
Jackie Rekowski
414-769-3524
jrekowski@ccmke.org
You can also donate stock immediately online by clicking the button below to donate to Catholic Charities through DonateStock.com
Many companies offer a matching donation program and will match your gift, a spouse's gift, or a retired employee’s gift. Matching gifts may double your donation to Catholic Charities. Please contact your company’s Human Resources Department for more information on this option. For questions regarding matching gifts, please contact:
Jackie Rekowski
414-769-3536
jrekowski@ccmke.org
Memorial and honor gifts are an excellent way to commemorate a special person while supporting the mission of Catholic Charities. For questions regarding memorial and honor gifts, please contact:
Jackie Rekowski
414-769-3524
jrekowski@ccmke.org
CARS (Charitable Auto Resources, Inc.) accepts all types of vehicles nationwide — cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, ATVs — even boats and snowmobiles, to benefit local charities. Go to CARS website link for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The site will lead you to a secure online donation form or call 855-920-4483 to speak to a Catholic Charities' CARS representative...calls taken 7 days a week. For questions regarding vehicle donations, please contact:
Jackie Rekowski
414-769-3524
jrekowski@ccmke.org
Online Giving (www.ccmke.org/Donate-Now) ensures safe and prompt donation processing, and takes only minutes. For those interested in monthly giving please contact:
Jackie Rekowski
414-769-3524
jrekowski@ccmke.org