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Catholic High School in Jackson, Michigan

GIVING

Lumen Christi Catholic School is conducting key fundraising initiatives to raise over one million dollars annually. This effort supports enhancing education, increasing teacher salaries, providing tuition assistance, and maintaining school operations. 

ANNUAL APPEAL

Did you know that Lumen Christi needs to raise over one million dollars annually to offset the cost to educate, increase teacher salaries, provide tuition assistance and fund operations?  

 

Please consider donating to our Annual Appeal: Donate Here!

ALUMNI MEMORIAL DONATION

Consider a special gift in memory of your loved one: Donate Today

PLANNED GIVING

Lumen Christi Catholic School honors everyone who includes Lumen Christi as a beneficiary to their will or estate plans.

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Planned Gifts

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Planned gifts are designed to enhance a donor’s financial and estate plans and, at the same time, to support the long-term financial stability of an institution through an endowment.  Planned gifts can take a variety of forms.

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  • Bequests – Designate Lumen Christi as a beneficiary in your will.

  • Life Insurance Policy – You may donate a policy you no longer need, take out a new policy, or name Lumen Christi as the primary or contingent beneficiary of an existing policy, which may yield estate tax savings.

  • Retirement Assets – Naming Lumen Christi as the beneficiary of retirement assets such as 401(k) or IRA may also provide significant income and estate tax savings.

  • Life Income Gifts – Do you own low-yielding assets like securities that have appreciated in value?  Do you want to sell those assets and reinvest in higher income vehicles?  A charitable remainder trust might be your answer.  A charitable remainder trust gives the donor a payment for a set term of years or for life, with the remaining trust property passing to Lumen Christi.

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There are so many long term options available that we recommend our donors seek advice from an attorney or financial planner. The school has several alumni who represent these professions and can assist you with your planning needs if you so desire. It is never too soon to plan, and we are here to help. There is also a simple brochure that outlines the giving procedure. Please contact Monica Makulski at mmakulski@myjacs.org and we will be happy to mail one to you promptly. Thank you!

JACKSON CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Jackson Catholic Schools serves students preschool through 12th grade across four schools in Jackson County. The mission of Jackson Catholic Schools is to joyfully cultivate God’s goodness, beauty, and truth. Through our Catholic faith, we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, grow in virtue and intellect, and form our students to lead and serve our communities as saints. Donate Here

TRANSFER STOCK OPTION

Support Lumen Christi Catholic School with a Gift of Stock.

 

By donating appreciated stock, you can support the transformative work of Lumen Christi while enjoying meaningful tax benefits. Transferring stock directly to us allows you to:

 

1. Avoid Capital Gains Tax 

 

When you donate appreciated stock directly to us, you bypass the capital gains tax that would otherwise apply if you sold the stock yourself. This allows the full value of the stock to go towards our mission, while you benefit from a tax-efficient way to give.

 

2. Make Major Gifts Tax-Wise

 

For those looking to make a significant impact, donating stock can be an advantageous choice. It enables you to make a substantial contribution without depleting your cash reserves, optimizing your tax situation while supporting a cause you care about deeply. These approaches not only maximize the impact of your gift but also demonstrate thoughtful financial stewardship. 

 

3. Lumen Christi receives 100% of all stocks transfers and 100% of the proceeds of any stock sales. 

 

Ready to Make a Stock Transfer Gift?

 

It’s simple—just click HERE!

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