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Leaving a Legacy Gift to the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan

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New in 2023

Light of Christ Legacy Society

Leaving a legacy of faith

The Light of Christ Legacy Society honors individuals and families who have made a planned gift in their will or estate plan to the Catholic Foundation, to any of its funds, a parish, a Catholic school, a Catholic organization, or the Diocese of Grand Rapids. The Society provides a platform to pray and celebrate together, honor those who came before us, acknowledge these special benefactors before they enter God’s eternal Kingdom, and encourage others to join.

The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan is welcoming founding members to the Light of Light of Christ Legacy Society through 2024.

“I invite you to consider a special role that you may play by making a planned gift and becoming part of the Light of Christ Legacy Society. The seeds we are sowing today will bear fruit for the next generation of the Catholic faithful, inspire others to hear the call to follow Jesus and to spread the faith, and continue to serve the needs of countless individuals in our Diocese.”

—Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak, Bishop of Grand Rapids

Including Catholic Foundation of West Michigan in Your Will

Make Catholic Foundation of West Michigan a part of your personal legacy with a charitable gift from your estate.

Option 1: Make a provision to give directly to an existing fund at the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan.

I/we hereby give, devise, and bequeath (dollars/percent) of my/our (IRA, life insurance policy, etc.), determined as of the date of my death, to the (FUND NAME), a permanent endowment at the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, a nonprofit organization located at 360 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, Federal Tax ID # 38-3298981.

Option 2: Create your own named fund.

If your parish and/or Catholic school is one of several Catholic beneficiaries in your legacy plans, consider setting up your own personal endowment through the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan. The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan is your philanthropic partner to help design your own giving legacy.

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