Each one should use whatever gift they have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
– 1 Peter 4:10
Each generation of Catholics is given a critical mission: to help pass on the faith to the next generation. Foremost is evangelization—to know our faith and pass it on to others. Equally important is sharing our God-given resources and assets.
As Catholic Christians, we believe our assets are gifts from a loving, generous God. We desire to use these gifts wisely and prudently and to share them with others—our family certainly, but also with those institutions devoted to spreading God’s reign on earth.
What is Planned Giving?
Planned giving, or legacy giving, represents a profound opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our Catholic faith in Hawaii through the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation. Your gift can be designated as you wish to your Parish, our Catholic parochial schools in Hawai‘i or the Diocese of Honolulu.
A planned gift can ensure the blessings you have had in your life are shared after you’re gone in a way that ensures the values and faith you love continue to thrive for generations to come.
A planned gift may also have financial benefits for you during your lifetime. By including the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation in your estate plans, you are ensuring the foundations of our Catholic community remain strong and vibrant, perpetuating our shared beliefs and traditions indefinitely.
Why Consider a Planned Gift?
Planned giving offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on your community now and for generations to come. It enables you to:
Make a Difference: Ensure that your gift will continue our mission of building future disciples for Christ Jesus.
Create a Legacy: Leave a lasting mark on our community and our Church that has been part of your spiritual journey.
Benefit Financially: Receive potential tax benefits and enhance your financial planning.
Leaving a legacy with a planned gift
Making a planned gift can be simple and easy and, in some cases, can be done without the need for added legal costs. Whether you use cash, appreciated securities/stock, real estate, personal property, life insurance or a retirement plan, the benefits of establishing a planned gift can make this type of charitable giving beneficial to both you and the Church.
Bequests & Trusts
With the help of an attorney, you designate Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust, or beneficiary designation form.
Gift of Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance is one of the easiest planned gifts to make. Simply designate the Hawaii Catholic Charity Foundation as a whole or partial beneficiary of your policy. You do not need legal assistance for this process.
Appreciated Stock
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way to make a planned gift to the Hawaii Catholic Charities Foundation. This donation will enable you to avoid capital gains tax, receive an income tax deduction, and further our mission.
Gift of Real Estate
A donation of appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, or commercial property, can establish a wonderful legacy gift for the future and help you or your estate to avoid paying capital gains on the sale of that property.
For more information, contact Lisa Sakamoto at 808-525-3331 or hccf-admin@rcchawaii.org