legacy giving

For 165 years and counting, St. Benedict’s Abbey has been a pillar of faith and community in northeast Kansas. Our monastic community is committed to ensuring that the mission entrusted to us thrives for decades and centuries to come. A critical part of this vision is building and safeguarding resources that reduce dependence on immediate contributions, allowing us to focus our efforts on meeting the needs of others through prayer and service.

building a lasting endowment

Our endowment includes more than 30 carefully managed funds, each designed to support the monks’ life and ministry. Bequests from benefactors, as well as gifts honoring the memory of our departed brothers, are placed into these endowed funds. We invest these gifts in alignment with Catholic values and principles, ensuring that the income generated serves the Abbey’s operating needs while preserving the original gift for future generations.

At the heart of this work is the Ultima Endowed Fund, our primary general endowment. Gifts to the Ultima Fund help sustain the daily needs of the monastic community and provide a foundation for future stability.

how to support the ultima endowed fund

  • include st. benedict’s abbey in your estate plans

    If the Abbey is a beneficiary of your estate, download our Estate Planning Form and submit it to our Advancement Office.

  • make a direct contribution

    Use the donation form below to contribute directly to the Ultima Endowed Fund and leave a lasting impact on the Abbey’s future.

if you have any questions about legacy giving, contact us.

If you would like to discuss how your estate gift can help sustain the Abbey and its mission, our Advancement Office is here to assist.

Email: donate@kansasmonks.org

Phone: (316) 360-7888.

recgonizing our benefactors

We are continually updating how we honor those who have created named endowment funds or contributed to our legacy. Keep an eye on this page for stories about the benefactors whose gifts sustain us and the monks whose memory lives on through these enduring funds.

Thank you for considering a legacy gift to St. Benedict’s Abbey. Your generosity is a testament to your faith and commitment to building a future grounded in prayer, service, and stability.