Gifts that pay you back
Transfer securities, cash, or other property to the Diocese of Allentown and we’ll manage the investment of the assets and pay an income to you, your designated beneficiaries, or both. Receive payments for the rest of your life or, in some cases, up to a certain number of years.
Explore income gift options
Learn about gift types that enable you to impact our organization while supporting yourself or loved ones for years to come.
Charitable Gift Annuities
Experience the best of both worlds: support our cause while receiving fixed payments for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Tailor income streams, diversify assets, and leave a lasting legacy through the flexibility of a Charitable Remainder Trust.
Pooled Income Funds
Leverage strength in numbers to maximize your impact and generate a sustainable income stream through collective giving.
Charitable Lead Trusts
Enhance your giving strategy by providing immediate support to our cause, while safeguarding assets for loved ones later.
Planned Giving is sharing the Light of Christ
Join us in sharing the Light of Christ by strengthening your parish or Catholic school, or Diocesan ministries. At the heart of planned gifts is a commitment to service, stewardship and accountability as guardians of gifts God has given.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Ginny Downey
Title :Major & Planned Gift Officer
Phone: 610-871-5200 ext. 2244
Email: gdowney@allentowndiocese.org
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.