ways to give
There are several giving strategies you can use to make a meaningful and lasting impact with your charitable giving. On this page, you will learn more about qualifying charitable distributions from your retirement accounts, grants from donor-advised funds, gifts of appreciated stock and cryptocurrency, and employer giving programs. Explore the options below to learn how you can support St. Benedict’s Abbey in ways that align with your financial and philanthropic goals.
how to contribute
For each of the giving strategies mentioned below, please contact your account administrator to learn about their specific processes for initiating gifts. They may require the following information:
Organization Name: St. Benedict’s Abbey
Address: 1020 N. 2nd St., Atchison, KS 66002
Phone: 913.360.7888
Email: donate@kansasmonks.org
EIN: 48-054184
To ensure proper tracking and acknowledgment of your gift, we encourage you to notify our Advancement Office when you plan to initiate a transfer. This helps us confirm receipt of your contribution and express our gratitude promptly.
Qualifying Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from Your IRA
If you are required to take minimum distributions from your retirement account, you can reduce your taxable income by making a direct distribution to St. Benedict’s Abbey. A QCD is a simple way to support the monks while enjoying tax benefits. Contact your IRA custodian to learn more about their requirements and how to initiate a QCD.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Grant
Do you have a donor-advised fund with a community foundation or wealth management firm? A DAF allows you to:
Make tax-deductible contributions
Invest for potential growth
Recommend grants to your favorite charities, like St. Benedict’s Abbey
To recommend a grant from your DAF, simply contact your fund administrator. St. Benedict’s Abbey is ready to receive and steward your support.
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Supporting St. Benedict’s Abbey with a gift of appreciated stock is a tax-efficient way to give. By transferring ownership of stocks that have increased in value, you can avoid capital gains tax while making a meaningful contribution to the Abbey’s mission.
To make a stock transfer, provide your broker with the following details:
Reliance Trust Company / FIS Trust
Participant #: 5409
F/B/O: Country Club Bank #74-2016-01-7
F/C: 85-61-7684-01-4 St. Benedict’s Abbey
For assistance or to notify us of your transfer, please contact our Advancement Office at donate@kansasmonks.org.
Gifts of Cryptocurrency
Like appreciated stock, donating cryptocurrency is an innovative and tax-efficient way to support St. Benedict’s Abbey. By contributing cryptocurrency directly, you can avoid capital gains tax while advancing the Abbey’s mission.
The Abbey has a secure crypto-wallet for receiving cryptocurrency donations. For wallet details and assistance with your transfer, please contact our team at donate@kansasmonks.org.
how to contribute
For each of the giving strategies mentioned above, please contact your account administrator to learn about their specific processes for initiating gifts. They may require the following information:
Organization Name: St. Benedict’s Abbey
Address: 1020 N. 2nd St., Atchison, KS 66002
Phone: 913.360.7888
Email: donate@kansasmonks.org
EIN: 48-054184
To ensure proper tracking and acknowledgment of your gift, we encourage you to notify our Advancement Office when you plan to initiate a transfer. This helps us confirm receipt of your contribution and express our gratitude promptly.
Employee Giving Programs
Does your employer offer matching gifts or payroll deduction opportunities for charitable contributions? St. Benedict’s Abbey may be eligible to receive gifts through your company’s program.
While some employers have restrictions on supporting religious organizations for religious purposes, the Abbey also engages in charitable activities that support non-sectarian social welfare. These initiatives may meet your employer’s giving requirements.
If your employer offers charitable giving programs, we encourage you to contact their HR or giving department to explore how your contributions to St. Benedict’s Abbey can be matched or facilitated. For further assistance, please reach out to our Advancement Office at donate@kansasmonks.org or 913.360.7888.
Your thoughtful generosity helps sustain and advance the Abbey’s mission for generations to come. Thank you for your support!