Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets

Consider leaving a portion of your retirement plan assets to St. Cecilia Catholic Church and School. Get the most value from your nest egg protecting your heirs from taxes. 

If you die with retirement plan assets in your estate, those assets are subject to income taxes. This can reduce the amount that normally would be passed to heirs by up to 39.6 percent. In contrast, as a nonprofit organization, we are tax-exempt and eligible to receive the full amount and bypass any federal taxes. Income taxes can be eliminated or reduced through a carefully planned charitable gift. Consider these gift options: 

• Designate St. Cecilia Catholic Church and School as the primary beneficiary for a percentage (1 to 100 percent) of your retirement plan assets.
• Designate a specific amount to be paid to us before the remainder is divided among family beneficiaries.
• Make us the contingent beneficiary to receive the balance only if your loved one, as the primary beneficiary, doesn't survive you.

To implement your wishes, simply advise your plan administrator of your decision and sign whatever forms are required.