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Ways to Give

Monthly Giving

Giving monthly is easy, secure and a convenient way to support CHC with an amount most comfortable for your budget. Monthly gifts can be set up via credit card and are charged on the 15th of the month until notified otherwise. 

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Secure Online Giving
Mail a Check

Please make your check payable to Chestnut Hill College and mail it to the following address.  Note any special designation on the memo line of your check.   

Chestnut Hill College
Office of Institutional Advancement
9601 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118

 

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Matching Gift

You can increase your level of support through a matching gift.  If you work for (or are retired from) an organization with a matching gift program, you could double, and sometimes triple, the impact of your gift. Your spouse's employer also may have this program. Contact the applicable human resources office for information.

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Memorial or Honorary Gift (Tribute Gift)

A tribute gift is a meaningful way to convey sympathy to the bereaved, memorialize a loved one, commemorate a special occasion, or honor a person’s life and accomplishments. Your gift to CHC made in honor or memory of this special person ensures a legacy that extends far into the future.

HOW TO MAKE A TRIBUTE GIFT

There are three ways to make a gift:

  • Give Online DONATE NOW 
  • Call Theresa Bielski, Advancement Associate, at 215-248-7144
  • Mail a Check to:
    Chestnut Hill College
    Office of Institutional Advancement
    9601 Germantown Ave.,
    Phila, PA 19118

Please mention the name of the person you are honoring with your gift, and if there is a specific fund being used to honor this person. If you would like CHC to notify the honoree or a family member, please also indicate the name and address of the individual to be notified.

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Payroll Deduction

Chestnut Hill College faculty and staff may request to make their gifts to the College through a convenient payroll deduction.

Contact Robert Garber, Office Manager, 215-248-7143 OR garberr1@chc.edu for a payroll deduction form.

Please note:

Your gift is tax deductible.
You will receive an annual summary of your payroll deductions in January.  

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Stocks

Gifts of stock are welcomed at Chestnut Hill College. Notify your broker to transfer your stock gift.  The shares that you plan to donate may be transferred electronically to the College’s account using the following information:

DTC Eligible Securities

  • Participant Number: 2116

Fifth Third Bank A/C#: 010039791203

  • A/C Name: The Haverford Trust Company
  • Further Credit: Chestnut Hill College Sub / A/C #16530001

Important:  When stock is transferred electronically into Chestnut Hill College's account, the name of the donor does not transfer. Our broker is notified of the stock name and number of shares only.  Therefore, please send the College the following information in writing, via fax, email or by mail as soon as possible after the transfer of securities:

Name of Donor(s) 
Date of Transfer
Name of Securities
Number of Shares
Purpose of Gift/Restrictions, if any

If you have any questions, contact Gini Calcerano, Senior Director of Research and Data Management at 215-242-7762 or CalceranoG@chc.edu. Our fax number is 215-248-7196.

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Mutual Funds

If you wish to transfer mutual funds or have any questions, contact Gini Calcerano, Senior Director of Research and Data Management at 215-242-7762 or CalceranoG@chc.edu.

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IRA Charitable Rollover

The purpose of this Charitable IRA Rollover section is to provide general gift, estate, and financial planning information. It is not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional advice. For assistance in planning charitable gifts with tax and other financial implications, the services of appropriate advisors should be obtained. Consult an attorney for advice if your plans require revision of a will or other document.

  • Distributions must be made directly to a qualified charity by the plan administrator of an IRA. Retirement assets in 401(k), 403(b), SEP, or SIMPLE plans do not qualify but may be rolled into a new or existing IRA and transferred to the charity.
  • Distributions may only be made to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and cannot be made to donor-advised funds, private foundations, or supporting organizations.
  • Distributions may not be used to fund life-income gifts such as charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, or pooled income funds. 

How to Donate

Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 215.262.7762 or calceranog@chc.edu for instructions on how to complete a Charitable IRA Rollover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Charitable Rollover?

The Charitable IRA Rollover, or qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a special provision allowing certain donors to exclude from taxable income—and count toward their required minimum distribution—certain transfers of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets that are made directly to public charities, including Chestnut Hill College. Since it was first made available in tax year 2006, many of the College’s donors age 72 ½ or older have used this popular option to support the areas of their choice with tax-wise gifts ranging from $100 to $100,000.

How does this help me?

A Charitable IRA Rollover makes it easier to use IRA assets, during your lifetime, to make charitable gifts.

Why will lifetime IRA gifts be easier?

Under current law, withdrawals from traditional IRAs and certain Roth IRAs are taxed as income, even if they are immediately directed to a charity. The donor receives an income tax deduction for his or her donation, but various other federal, and sometimes state, tax rules can prevent the deduction from fully offsetting this taxable income. As a result, many donors had previously chosen not to use IRA assets for lifetime gifts. The charitable IRA rollover eliminates this problem.

What gifts qualify for a Charitable IRA Rollover?

A gift that qualifies, technically termed a “qualified charitable distribution,” is:

  • Made by a donor age 72 ½ or older.
  • Transferred from a traditional or Roth IRA directly to a certified non-profit, such as Chestnut Hill College. (If giving in this manner, please tell your broker or fund manager to name you as the donor on the transfer, and if your gift is intended for a particular area have the broker specify that as well.)
  • Completed during the applicable tax year.

Is there a limit on the amount that can be given?

Yes, there is a limit. An individual taxpayer's total Charitable IRA Rollover gifts cannot exceed $100,000 per tax year.

What about the required minimum distribution?

If you have not already taken your required minimum distribution in a given year, a qualifying rollover gift can count toward satisfying this requirement.

Is an income tax deduction also available?

No. The gift would be excluded from income, so providing a deduction in addition to that exclusion would create an inappropriate double tax benefit.

Why are the ROTH IRAs included? Aren't withdrawals from a ROTH IRA tax-free?

Withdrawals from a Roth IRA may be tax-free only if the account has been open for longer than five years or if certain other conditions apply. Otherwise, withdrawals are taxed as if they came from a traditional IRA. Therefore, certain Roth IRAs could benefit from a Charitable IRA Rollover.

Can other retirement plans, such as a 401(k) and 403(b) accounts, be used?

No. However, it may be possible to make a tax-free transfer from such other accounts to an IRA, from which a charitable rollover can then be made.

Is my IRA charitable rollover gift eligible for an income tax charitable deduction?

No. Donors of qualified IRA gifts do not receive a federal income tax charitable deduction for the IRA gift, as they are not being taxed on the withdrawal.

Can a gift be made to any charity?

No. Excluded are:

  • Donor-advised funds
  • Supporting organizations; and
  • Private foundations.

Who can benefit from using the charitable IRA rollover to make a gift?

  • People with significant assets in an IRA.
  • People making gifts that are large, relative to their income. (Because a charitable rollover is not included in taxable income, it does not count against the usual percentage limitations on using income tax charitable deductions.)
  • People who do not itemize.

Can a rollover gift be used to pay my pledged support to Chestnut Hill College?

Yes. You can honor your pledge to CHC with one or more qualified Charitable IRA Rollover transfers of up to $100,000 per person, per calendar year. 

Are there any benefits that a donor can receive?

The only permissible benefits from a Charitable IRA Rollover gift are those that would not reduce the tax deduction for which the donor would have otherwise qualified. At the College, a charitable IRA rollover gift is allowed to count toward naming opportunities and toward recognition society memberships such as the President’s Circle and the Fleur de Lis Society.

What if a withdrawal does not meet the requirements of a Charitable IRA Rollover?

It simply will be included in taxable income as other IRA withdrawals currently are.

Is the Charitable IRA Rollover right for everyone?

While this is a great option, other types of gifts may provide donors with more tax benefits. As with any gift planning question, donors should consult their tax professionals for specific advice.

Can I still make a gift with an IRA beneficiary designation?

Absolutely. Whether or not you choose to make a Charitable IRA Rollover gift, you can still designate Chestnut Hill College as a beneficiary to receive IRA assets after your lifetime. The lifetime Charitable IRA Rollover is simply another option for donors who would like to see their philanthropy at work now.

If I made a Charitable IRA Rollover gift in other tax years, can I do this again for the current tax year?

Yes. The current law extends the Charitable IRA Rollover provision indefinitely—with no expiration date—allowing individuals to make qualifying gifts every tax year.

May I make a gift from my IRA if I have already taken my required minimum distribution (RMD)?

Yes. You can exclude up to $100,000 (per IRA account owner) from gross income for qualified charitable donations. The donation counts toward your RMD but is not limited by your RMD.

Are there other tax advantages to gifting through a qualified IRA?

Yes. Qualified IRA gifts are not subject to percentage of adjusted gross income (AGI) limitations for charitable contributions and are not reportable as income for federal income tax or for Social Security income purposes. The amounts withdrawn are not subject to state income taxes in most states. Donors who do not itemize deductions on their federal income tax returns may benefit from qualified IRA gifts for their exclusion from gross income. Amounts withdrawn from an IRA account are removed from the donor’s taxable estate. Talk to your tax advisor to see which benefits apply to your specific situation.

Are IRA distributions already taken by me eligible to gift as qualified charitable distributions?

No. However, you can make gifts from IRA distributions that do not meet the requirements of a qualified charitable distribution. In such cases, the IRA distribution would be recognized as income for income tax purposes and typically would be eligible for a federal income tax charitable deduction.

More questions?

Contact the College’s Office of Institutional Advancement at 215.248.7762 or 

 

 

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Planned Gifts
By Phone

We are available to accept a gift over the phone or discuss different options for giving. 

Erin Wooley
Director of the Griffin Fund
215-753-3692

Mary Theresa Shevland, SSJ
Director of Planned Giving
215-753-3617

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