Ways to Give

Legal Name: Catholic Community Foundation – Ohio, Living Christ Campaign
Federal Tax ID Number: 87-2870534.

Gifts can be made in any of the following ways:

  • Online: Click here to make a secure gift.

  • Phone: Call the Diocese of Toledo Office for Mission Advancement at (419) 214-4906 to make a gift using your debit or credit card. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.

  • EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer): Make a gift electronically directly through your Checking or Savings account.

  • Mail: Mail your pledge card to the Diocese of Toledo – Living Christ Office, 1933 Spielbusch Avenue, Toledo, OH 43604

  • IRA: If you are 70 and a half years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit the Diocese of Toledo and the Living Christ campaign and receive tax benefits in return through the Qualified Charitable Distribution. You can give any amount up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as ours without having to pay income taxes on the money. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may also see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short. If you are 73 years old or older, you may give via your Required Minimum Distribution. Please consult your financial and tax advisors for further information.

  • Stock Gifts: To make a donation of stock, contact the Office of Mission Advancement at (419) 214-4906 for instructions, or click here. To view the diocesan forms needed to process your stock donation, please click here.

Can I have my pledge payments deducted from my checking account?

Yes, you can have your monthly pledge payments deducted automatically. It's a convenient way to give, and you won't have to worry about monthly pledge reminders. You can use your debit card to make a pledge or gift online by clicking on the red "Donate" button at the top of this screen, or you can call the Office of Mission Advancement at (419) 214-4906.

Can I make my gift with a credit or debit card?

Yes! You can even use your credit or debit card to make your gift online. It's a convenient and secure way to support the work of our Living Christ campaign. Just click on the red "Donate" button at the top of this screen. If you prefer to speak to someone, please call the Office of Mission Advancement at (419) 214-4906, we will be happy to help you.

Can I make a gift online?

Yes! Online giving is a convenient and secure way to support the work of our diocesan ministries. With our online giving feature, you can use your credit or debit card to make a new gift or to make a payment on an existing pledge. Just click on the red "Donate" button at the top of this screen. Your gift will go to work right away and make an immediate difference in the lives of others!

Can I make a gift of stock to support the Living Christ campaign?

Yes! A gift of stock is an excellent way to support the programs and ministries of our diocese. If the stock has appreciated in value, your gift may now be worth significantly more than your initial cost, and in most cases you will be able to avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. For more information click here, or to print the diocesan forms needed to process your stock donation, please click here.

If you have questions and would like to speak to someone about stock transfers, please contact our Office of Mission Advancement at (419) 214-6711.

Can my company make a matching gift to my contribution?

Yes! A matching gift is when a donor’s gift to the Living Christ campaign qualified and invites their employer to donate an equal or greater amount. By searching Catholic Community Foundation – Ohio within your employer’s matching program, you will find specific instructions for your employer’s matching gift process. As a registered 501(C)(3) under the Internal Revenue Code, corporate matching gifts can be directed through the federal tax identification number of 87-2870534.