Ways to Give
The Collegeville Institute seeks to support research, publication, and education on the important intersections between faith and culture. To date, the Institute has hosted over 400 people from around the world, including people like Henri J.M. Nouwen, Joan Chittister, OSB, Parker Palmer, Kathleen Norris, Rosemary R. Ruether, and Bishop Thomas Hoyt, Jr.
The Institute and its programs depend largely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and churches. The Annual Fund provides critical support for our Resident Scholars Program, ecumenical programming efforts, facility maintenance and upgrades, and the operating budget. By making a gift, you help continue our 40-year commitment of connecting faith to the world and its most pressing issues.
There are different types of gifts, and each gift is important.
Outright Gifts
Most of the gifts to the Collegeville Institute each year are outright gifts. To make a gift, you can:
- Call in a credit card gift to Elisa Schneider at 320-363-3366.
- Mail a check payable to Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research to CIECR, PO Box 2000, Collegeville, MN 56321-2000
Matching Gifts
Some employers match their employees' contributions. When you make a contribution to Collegeville Institute, a corporate matching gift may double your money! Contact your human resources department to obtain the appropriate certification forms.
Planned Gifts
Planned giving is a practical way to meet the needs of the Institute, while also providing substantial benefits for the donor. Although the transferring of assets to the Collegeville Institute helps you save on capital gains, income and estate taxes, your rewards will be greater than the savings alone. Your gift makes a difference in our world as we continue to look for ways to build bridges among faith traditions and to mediate religious conflict and disunity. There are numerous options for planned giving, including:
- Charitable Remainder Unitrust
- Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
- Gift Annuity Agreement
- Life Estate Agreement
- Charitable Lead Trust
- Revocable Living Trust Agreement
- Gifts of appreciated property
- Gifts of securities
- Gifts of real estate
- Gifts from closely held corporations.
Contact Elisa Schneider to discuss making a planned gift.
Wills and Bequests
Testamentary gifts are an excellent vehicle for making a significant gift to the Institute that will continue making an impact for years to come. We encourage you to consider naming CIECR in your financial planning. Contact Elisa Schneider to discuss this gift planning option.