Make a Financial Gift

100% of your contribution goes to the St. John Vianney Trust for Retired Priests.

Support our retired priests

Make a Financial Gift

100% of your contribution goes to the St. John Vianney Trust for Retired Priests.

Please Consider a Generous Gift

The Impact of Your Gift

• Provides a Home for Retired Priests

• Sustains Their Current Ministry

• Ensures Compassionate Medical Care

• Helps Clergy Age with Dignity

• Fulfills a Work of Mercy

• Honors Their Spiritual Fatherhood

Other Ways to Give to the St. John Vianney Trust

Supporting our senior priests doesn’t have to rely on checkbook giving. By drawing on appreciated assets, you can honor the legacy of our senior priests in ways that align both with your values and with your broader financial plans.

For consultation on giving options, contact Steven Velardo at the Diocese of Bridgeport Development Office, Steven.Velardo@diobpt.org.

GIFTS OF APPRECIATED ASSETS

Donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds allows you to avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable deduction. This often means a larger gift at a lower net cost.

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER (QCD)

If you’re 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA (up to $105,000 per year) without paying income tax. This counts toward your required minimum distribution and lowers your taxable adjusted gross income. One of the most efficient ways to give.

DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS (DAFS)

Recommend a grant from your DAF to the Diocese to support retired priests, with all the convenience and flexibility you already enjoy.

CRYPTOCURRENCY

Gifts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies can be accepted, offering unique tax advantages and allowing you to give directly from digital assets.

REAL ESTATE OR BUSINESS INTERESTS

Consider making a transformative gift by donating property, a business interest, or other complex assets. These gifts can unlock significant charitable impact while offering tax benefits.

Please Note

This information is not legal or financial advice. Please consult your tax, financial, or legal advisor to determine what works best for you. Our team is here to work with you and your advisors to explore the best way to make a meaningful gift.