If you would like to make a difference for the diocese today, consider the giving options below — many of which have financial and personal benefits to you.
You can learn more about these special opportunities in our free brochure, Smart Ways to Make an Impact Now, and other complimentary planning resources. These resources are just a click away!
Donate Now
To support the Diocese of Austin’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:
Recommend a grant now from your donor-advised fund
You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.
Memorial or Tribute Gift
When you give a memorial or tribute gift for the Diocese of Austin to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration, and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute, and build up the Body of Christ.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Matching Gift Opportunities
Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to mobilize on behalf of the Gospel? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to the Diocese of Austin, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to the Diocese of Austin. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure our work of continuing the mission of Christ in the world. Here’s how it works:
- You must be 70 ½ or older.
- An individual may transfer up to a total of $108,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $216,000.
- Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to the Diocese of Austin.
- Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to the Diocese of Austin so it does not count as income for the year.
- If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.
You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.
Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.
From Supporters Like You
“There are a lot of great charities out there that we could support,” Kurt said. “But to us, the diocese knows how to best support the mission of Christ in our community.”
Kurt and Tracie Chew, members of St. Mary Cathedral in Austin
Our Team is Here to Help
Our experienced team is here to help you…
- Learn about special projects that align with your interests.
- Structure a donation that maximizes benefits for you and your loved ones.
- Stay up to date on how your gift is used.
- And more!