Cash, Check, Credit Card*, or ACH Withdrawal*

These are common options donors use to fulfill their commitment. If making your gift by check please make payable to The Advancement Foundation with St. Mary’s Generations (there are two St. Mary's with campaigns going on so it is important to specify Generations) in the memo line. Checks should be mailed to Advancement Foundation, 201 Main St, Ste. 1198, Fort Worth, TX 76102. You may also drop these checks into the offertory or at the church office, but please make them payable to Advancement Foundation.

Pledging

A Pledge is a non-binding commitment made in good faith.  To make it easier for you to complete a pledge, we encourage commitments fulfilled over a three-year period.  You may satisfy their commitments through monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual installments.  Suggested options are below.

Securities**

Appreciated charitable gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds offer special tax advantages and are a great way to make a significant gift to St. Mary's Parish.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)**

Donors over the age of 70 1/2 can make direct distributions of up to $108,000 annually from individual retirement accounts (IRA) and exclude the amount donated from taxable income. Donors may use this strategy to satisfy part, or all, of their required minimum distribution (RMD).  Direct your administrator to send payments as indicated above for checks.

Real Estate**

Gifts of property entitle a donor to an income tax reduction equal to the full market value with no tax on capital gains. 

Gold, Silver, Cattle, or Other Appreciated Assets*

These are some of the other types of non-cash assets that can be used as gifts.

Life Insurance

You may donate an old or new policy simply by naming St. Mary's Parish as the beneficiary. 

Planned Gift

This is the process of carefully selecting the best methods and assets for making a charitable gift.  A planned gift can enable a donor to take full advantage of the tax laws to accomplish their financial and charitable goals. A bequest in a will is the most common form of planned giving.

Corporate Matching Gifts

A Matching gift program provided through and employer or board membership may allow you to increase the size of your donation. Many companies generously match the charitable gifts of employees, retirees, or board members. Other options include credit card*, bank account draft*, cryptocurrencies**, and oil/mineral interests**. For employer matching contributions, the tax ID number for the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth Advancement Foundation is 27-0518360.

**Please consult your own qualified professional adviser for specific recommendations.

*If using any option with an asterisk, please contact Dianna Rhoads at 817-533-3174 or drhoads@adv-fdn.org

We are here to help!

If you have any questions about giving to St. Mary's Capital Campaign: For Generations to Come, please contact any Cabinet or Sub-Cabinet Head. We can answer any questions you may have, guide you to the best method to make your donation, or assist you with making your donation. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your commitment to this important project.

Naming and Sponsorship Opportunities

There are numerous items available, and the charts below reflect the item, number available, and gift amount required.  This page will be updated periodically to reflect which items are still available. 

Updated Sponsorship Item Availability as of February 15, 2026