Considering a Year-End Gift to the Parish?

1. We appreciate you! 31% of all charitable donations are made in the month of December. We are so honored that you’re considering a gift to Sacred Heart Parish, that the Word of God may dwell in every heart in Grosse Ile!

2. Christmas office hours Our office will remain open to receive any gifts until December 23 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

3. You can donate online, right up until 11:59 PM on December 31! You can make a gift from your couch! You can donate to Sacred Heart online at https://www.osvhub.com/sacredheartgi/giving/funds. In addition, any gift postmarked by December 31 can be applied to the 2022 calendar year.

4. IRA charitable donations You may be able to avoid paying tax by making a charitable distribution straight from your account to Sacred Heart. Contact Mary Podczervinski at 734-676-1378 or [email protected] to learn more.

5. If you itemize your deductions The Adjusted Gross Income limitation for charitable contributions is 60%. You can deduct your cash contributions up to this percentage.

6. If you don’t itemize your deductions Making a year-end gift may make you eligible to itemize your deductions.

7. Other cash-equivalent gifts are accepted! Stocks, bonds, real estate, and more will be gratefully accepted. You may be able to avoid capital gains taxes by making such gifts.