CHARITABLE GIVING SOLUTIONS

Regardless of your philanthropic experience or level of giving, Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund has a solution to maximize your generosity and aligns your generosity with your faith.

For Individuals

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THE CHARITABLE FUND — OUR DONOR-ADVISED FUND

The Charitable Fund is a donor-advised fund through Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund that allows you to make charitable contributions, potentially receive a tax benefit, and then recommend grants to charities aligned with your faith. By opening a Charitable Fund, you’ll take the first important step towards maximizing your generosity.

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THE RESTRICTED FUND

Establishing a Restricted Fund provides a wonderful way to give back to one or more specific organizations or fields of interest that have touched your life. A Restricted Fund with Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund can be used by individuals to designate IRA rollover gifts to a specific charity or field of interest.

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COMPLEX CONTRIBUTION SERVICES

Make a transformational gift with Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund’s Complex Contribution Services. About 90% of wealth is held in non-cash or illiquid assets. Though many charities do not have the resources to accept these kinds of gifts, our team can help you determine the right approach for your complex assets and manage the entire process for you, unlocking even more potential for charitable impact.

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For Charitable Organizations

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SINGLE ORGANIZATION FUND

Whether you’re a large non-profit, a small charity, or a local parish, Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund will work with you to handle the administrative burden of fundraising so you can do more of the work you’re called to do.

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP

Fiscal Sponsorships are a collaborative relationship in which a charitable project partners with a public charity, like Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, to receive tax-deductible donations and access to a network of support. Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund will also work with established non-profits and international charitable projects.

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COMPLEX CONTRIBUTION SERVICES FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Many organizations do not have the ability to access the most significant gifts. Nearly 90% of wealth is held in non-cash or illiquid assets that require significant start-up costs and legal obligations to process. Through Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund’s Complex Contribution Services, you can better steward your donors by opening avenues for gifts that have a transformational impact on your charitable mission.

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For Councils

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL ACCOUNTS

A Council Account provides a valuable service to councils with significant cash accounts or other liquid assets. Plus, individuals may contribute directly to a Council Account and may be eligible to claim a charitable deduction on their personal tax returns.

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RECEIVE MORE THAN JUST CASH

Expand the ways your Council facilitates charity. Nearly 90% of wealth is held in non-cash or illiquid assets. A Council Account make it possible for your supporters to make transformational gifts to further your Council’s charitable works. Whether through simpler gifts like securities or more complex gifts of illiquid assets, our team can guide you and your donors through the process of receiving, managing and liquidating non-cash gifts.

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