We can’t work for peace with justice without you! Thank you for all your contributions.
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Detailed descriptions of many ways to give are offered below. Our Development Director, Daniel Francis, (dfrancis@paxchristiusa.org; at 202-635-2741 x2) is happy to assist with any of these matters.
“IRA-lly want to help”: Qualified charitable distributions from your IRA
Important tax-advantaged giving option for retirees
Are you 72 or older with an Individual Retirement Account? Take advantage of a special charitable giving opportunity while satisfying your tax obligations!
Tax-smart giving: IRA charitable rollover
As an IRA owner age 72+, you are required to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) annually from your retirement account. Did you know you can direct up to $100,000 of your RMD directly to qualified charities each year?
Benefits of this giving method:
- Satisfy your required distribution obligation
- Support causes you care about
- The distribution is excluded from your taxable income
- Make a meaningful impact with pre-tax dollars
Ready to make your gift? It’s simple to implement! Contact your IRA custodian and request they send your charitable distribution directly to:
Pax Christi USA
415 Michigan Ave. NE, Suite 340
Washington, DC 20017
Your IRA custodian must issue the check directly to Pax Christi USA to qualify for this special tax treatment. Please consult with your financial advisor about your specific situation.
“Your will be done”: Leave a legacy of peace
Create a lasting impact through planned giving
Your life’s work and values can continue to make a difference long after you’re gone. By including Pax Christi USA in your estate plans, you can create a lasting legacy that promotes peace and justice for future generations.
Ways to include Pax Christi USA in your estate plans
A charitable bequest through your will or living trust allows you to support our mission while maintaining control of your assets during your lifetime. Consider these options when consulting with your attorney:
Residual gift: Designate the remainder of your estate after other beneficiaries have been provided for. “I give the residue of my estate to Pax Christi USA for its general charitable purposes.”
Percentage gift: Allocate a specific percentage of your total estate. “I give ____% of the total value of my estate to Pax Christi USA for its general charitable purposes.”
Specific gift: Designate a fixed dollar amount or specific asset. “I give the sum of $______ (or specific property such as stocks, bonds, real estate) to Pax Christi USA for its general charitable purposes.”
Another option is to go to Catholic Will and, for a fee, you will be guided to create a legacy. Please be sure to name “Pax Christi USA”!
Your thoughtful planning today will help build a more peaceful tomorrow.
“You advise, we thrive”: Support peace through your donor advised fund
A simple and effective way to maximize your charitable impact
Do you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Consider directing a grant to support Pax Christi USA’s vital peace and justice work!
Why give through your Donor Advised Fund?
A Donor Advised Fund offers a flexible and efficient way to manage your charitable giving. You’ve already received the tax benefits when you funded your DAF, and now you can recommend grants to organizations aligned with your values.
Benefits of DAF Giving:
- Simplified giving process with less paperwork
- Ability to give appreciated assets without capital gains tax
- No need to track multiple donation receipts
- Strategic approach to your philanthropy
- Support Pax Christi USA’s mission immediately
Ready to recommend a grant?
It’s easy to direct a contribution from your DAF to Pax Christi USA. Simply provide your fund administrator with the following information:
Pax Christi USA
415 Michigan Ave. NE, Suite 340
Washington, DC 20017
EIN: 36-3038894
If you are using Fidelity Charitable, here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Log in to your Fidelity Charitable Giving Account online
- When recommending a grant to our organization:
- Search for and select PAX CHRISTI USA as the recipient
- Specify the grant amount and any special purpose for the donation (if applicable)
- Select ‘Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)’ as the delivery method
- Complete the grant recommendation process
- Fidelity Charitable will process your grant recommendation and send the funds directly to our bank account
- You’ll receive confirmation from Fidelity Charitable when the grant is processed, and we’ll also receive notification of your generous contribution (unless you choose to remain anonymous)
Our organization’s Reference Number with Fidelity Charitable is: W873874-23APR25
Most DAF administrators offer online grant recommendation forms or can process your request by phone. Your support helps build a more peaceful world through education, advocacy, and action. For more information, click on this one-page info sheet.
“We appreciate your appreciation”: Maximize your impact through stock donation
Tax-efficient giving: Stock transfer to Pax Christi USA
Do you own appreciated stocks or securities? Consider making a powerful contribution to peace and justice through a direct stock transfer to Pax Christi USA.
Strategic benefits of donating stock:
- Avoid capital gains tax on appreciated securities
- Receive a charitable tax deduction for the full market value
- Support Pax Christi USA’s vital peace and justice work
- Simplify your investment portfolio
How stock donations work: When you donate stocks or securities that have increased in value and that you’ve held for more than one year, you can deduct the full fair market value while avoiding the capital gains tax you would have paid if you sold them first.
Ready to make your stock transfer? To initiate your stock donation, please contact your broker with the following information:
Brokerage Name: Pershing LLC
Account Number: DA4-004325
DTC Number: DTC 0443
Account Name: Pax Christi USA
Please notify us of your planned transfer at dfrancis@paxchristiusa.org (202-635-2741 ext.2] so we can properly acknowledge your generous gift. Your financial advisor can provide guidance on the specific tax advantages based on your situation.
Thank you for considering this impactful way to support peace and justice initiatives!
Your Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, or Charitable Remainder Trust
“The trust fall of faith”: Planned giving opportunities with Pax Christi USA
Legacy giving options beyond cash donations
Looking for meaningful ways to support peace and justice while achieving your financial and estate planning goals? Consider these impactful giving methods:
Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designation
By naming Pax Christi USA as a beneficiary of your retirement plan (401(k), 403(b), IRA, etc.), you can:
- Make a significant gift that costs nothing during your lifetime
- Reduce potential tax burden on your heirs
- Avoid income and estate taxes that might otherwise diminish your retirement assets
- Create a lasting legacy of peace and justice
Life insurance gifts
Your life insurance policy can become a powerful tool for supporting our mission:
- Designate Pax Christi USA as a beneficiary of an existing policy
- Donate a paid-up policy you no longer need
- Purchase a new policy naming us as owner and beneficiary
- Receive potential tax advantages now while creating a substantial future gift
Charitable Remainder Trust
This versatile planned giving vehicle allows you to:
- Receive income for yourself or others for life or a term of years
- Obtain an immediate income tax deduction
- Potentially reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes
- Support our work for peace with your remaining trust assets
To learn more:
Email Daniel Francis (dfrancis@paxchristiusa.org) or call 202-635-2741 ext.2.
Your planned gift ensures our vital work for peace and justice continues for generations to come. We recommend consulting with your financial advisor about which option best suits your personal circumstances.
Tax-Deductible Donations
Pax Christi USA is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Pax Christi USA’s EIN is: 36-3038894
Questions?
For more information please contact Daniel Francis (dfrancis@paxchristiusa.org); 202-635-2741 x2.
DONOR PRIVACY POLICY: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on the generous contributions of our supporters. We value your faithful support take the privacy of our donors very seriously.
Out of mutual respect we will not rent or sell any personal donor information with outside parties, organizations, or individuals. This includes all relevant information obtained through online donation forms, appeals, phone calls, and in person solicitation. Online credit card donations are processed securely by our contracted e-commerce services. We maintain this information in our database in order to keep you up-to-date on our future work and related issues that may be of interest. If you wish to refrain from receiving our emails and/or direct mail solicitation, you can contact our office at info@paxchristiusa.org or call 202-635-2741.