THERESIAN FOUNDATION

How to Donate to the Theresian Foundation

Contributions: The Theresian Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization.  Gifts to the Foundation can be in the form of cash, stocks, securities, real estate and personal property.  All contributions are tax-deductible and may have additional tax benefits.  Please consult your tax advisor.  Gifts can be sent to Theresians International, 1237 West Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois 62704.

Woman of Vision Recognition: This recognition of outstanding women is an opportunity to recognize a “woman of vision” with a donation of US$2,500.00 in her name to the Foundation.  The recipient receives a beautiful, engraved crystal sculpture of the Theresians logo.  These recognitions are given at National and International Conferences.  In 2010 one Woman of Vision was given.  Lyn Holley Doucet received the Woman of Vision recognition at the October 18, 2010 Kick-Off Gala Event for the 50th Anniversary.

Celebrate Life Cards: Celebrate Life Cards allow contributions to be made in remembrance of birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, or other occasions of life and love.  These cards are available through the Theresian office or your local community.  Simply fill out the card and mail it to the Theresian office with your donation of any amount.  The recipient will receive an acknowledgement of your gift.

Bequests: Bequests can be made by those who wish to continue their lifetime giving or by persons unable to make substantial lifetime gifts.  If Theresians have been a significant gift in your life, consider remembering them in your estate by making a bequest.

Life Insurance: By naming the Theresian Foundation as a beneficiary on your life insurance, your policy guarantees the payment of a fixed sum of money.  Most cash value policies represent an asset that may be used for gift purposes.  The gift can be made with presently owned policies that are no longer needed, or with new policies.

Charitable Remainder Trusts: A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) can be funded with money and/or property.  The assets are invested by the trustee, and the donor receives a specified return annually.  Upon the donor’s death, payments cease and the remaining trust assets go to the Foundation as the designated beneficiary.  Please consult your attorney for additional information and preparation.