KCCF helps James & Kristy Hudon experience integrity with their giving and peace of mind that their generosity aligns with their Catholic faith.
Tim and Pat von Dohlen lead their family in faithful generosity and set an example for what it means to live our faith by our actions.
The Sisters of Life use Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund to accept and manage donations, including non-cash assets like stocks, so they can focus on the work they are called to do.
Dennis Gerber, President of Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, shares the impact Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund has within his own family.
You’re not giving to charity for the tax benefits – you’re giving because you want to make an impact on the causes and communities that matter most to you. That does not mean tax advantages do not matter.
As Catholics, we are called to be good stewards, protect human life, and promote human dignity. At Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, we take this calling very seriously. This is why we seek to ensure that your investment allocation and your grant recommendations don’t conflict with our Catholic faith.
Through KCCF, you have the opportunity to make contributions of non-cash assets. Often referred to as illiquid or complex assets, non-cash assets can range from tangible property like real estate to publicly traded securities.
From the very beginning of the Church generosity has been a main pillar of our faith. In fact, St. Paul the Apostle said it best, “Each must do as already determined without sadness or compulsion for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Creating us in his image and likeness God made us to be generous beings.
From an independent donor-advised fund program in 2017 to our affiliation with the world'spremier lay Catholic men’s organization, KCCF has grown to over $162 million assets under advisement with donors who wish to contribute to building the kingdom of Heaven here on Earth.
Philanthropic conversations between advisors and clients can help deepen these business relationships and help advisors connect with clients in a meaningful way. This report shares the impact and importance of these conversations.
Learn more about the benefits of The Charitable Fund with KCCF.
An Endowment Fund is an excellent solution for donors wishing to provide long-term support for their favorite charitable organizations.
The Council Account is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) specially tailored for a state or local Knights of Columbus Council that wishes to maximize its charitable impact to causes they support.
Life Insurance can help create a zero-tax estate plan by gifting the policy into a Charitable Fund with KCCF. Learn more about options for giving a gift of life insurance.
Donors can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD, from their traditional IRA(s) directly to a Restricted Fund through KCCF.
Ready to make the switch? Here's a simple guide to seamlessly roll over your donor-advised fund account from your current provider to KCCF for informed Catholic generosity.
KCCF’s Complex Contribution Services can help individuals and nonprofit organizations realize revenue from gifts of illiquid assets without the significant start-up costs and legal obligations associated with a proprietary program.
Designed by Knights for Knights, the Council Account provides a simple way for state and local councils to maximize their ability to provide charitable support, including through the Order’s Faith in Action programs.
This useful guide provides a hands-on approach within each section that allows individual members of your family to share their own experiences and goals, as well as family exercises for everyone to compare notes and create a common generosity plan.
Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors serves as the investment advisor of Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund and others with investment strategies and products that adhere to Catholic guidelines and values.
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society, which means they can provide financial security to members and their families, while turning premiums into charitable impact.
The Knights of Columbus are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. They share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first.
