Your gift makes possible the mission and ministry of St. Theresa, serving both young and old and spreading the Gospel daily through liturgy and ministry.  Thank you for your investment in the life and ministry of the parish!

Make a Gift

 

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Ways To Give 

Giving Online
Offertory Envelopes
Text to Give
Stocks and Mutual Funds
Employer Matching Gifts
Planned Giving
Giving from Your IRA Distribution
Donor-advised Funds
 

Giving Online
                                             

E-Giving is a convenient way to manage your contributions anytime anywhere.  You can choose weekly or monthly contributions and make one-time donations for special collections.  In addition, you can use your credit card or have your donation debited directly from your bank. 

At the E-Giving site you are able to create your unique login and password and manage your giving.   
   
If you prefer to contact our office to process your electronic giving, please print and complete the E-giving authorization form and mail the form to St. Theresa Catholic Church, 4311 Small Drive, Austin, TX  78731. 

Contact Geneva Moore in the parish office via email or at 512-451-5121 x1003 for questions or assistance.
(Note: If you wish to make any changes to the amount you give electronically, you will need to log into your account to make those changes or contact Geneva to make them for you.)

   Text to Give

You Can Now Give to St. Theresa by Texting!  It's secure, fast and easy to use. You can send a text message to our special number, 512-710-0882, and text the amount you would like to contribute to St. Theresa.  Within a few minutes you will be sent a text with a link to register. Click on the link and enter your credit or debit card information.

Once complete, you will receive a text verification and a receipt of your donation via email. It’s that simple! Any future giving will process automatically.
 

Stocks and Mutual Funds

Giving stock or a mutual fund that you have owned for at least a year that has increased in value can be a very smart way to support the mission of St. Theresa’s.  Much of the same income tax savings may be available to you for donating stock as they are for writing a check, but giving your appreciated stock may also allow you to eliminate the capital gains taxes that would be due if you sold it yourself.  St. Theresa’s will get the full value of your stock, and you may also be entitled to a federal income tax charitable deduction based on the stock’s value on the date transferred. 
 
Please call us before making your gift. The instructions to share with your broker are below:

Charles Schwab 
211 Main St.
San Francisco, CA 94105

DTC #0164, code 40
For the benefit: St. Theresa Catholic Church
Account # 2113-0302
ph: 602-355-9003 to confirm

Making this gift is often as easy as telling your broker the information above, and telling us beforehand will help ensure swift delivery of the receipt that you may use for tax purposes.  St. Theresa's policy is to sell gifted securities as soon as resonably possible, and your receipt is based on the proceed from the market value of the stock once it has been sold. It may take your broker a few days to make the transfer.  Contact Geneva Moore in the parish business office at 512-451-5121 x1003, or geneva@sttaustin.org.  Once a donation is made, please alert Geneva about the stock transfer so we can track and confirm the transaction. Thank you!

 

Have Your Gift Matched by Your Employer

You may be able to double the impact of your gift if your employer has a matching gift program that includes churches. St. Theresa recently received a silver-level designation by GuideStar, the world's largest source of information about nonprofit organizations. This designation denotes that St. Theresa Church is “demonstrating its commitment to transparency.”  This designation, or serving as a volunteer at St. Theresa, could make a difference in your employer’s willingness to match your contributions. Check with your Human Resources department to see if your gift can be matched. Contact our business manager, Lisa McAdams, in the parish office if you need assistance. 512-451-5121 x1014.

 

Planned Giving

Including St. Theresa Parish in your Will can lower the taxable amount of your estate and, at the same time, provide support to the parish.  Should you decided to include the parish in your Will, please use the following codicil and forward it to your attorney: “I bequeath the sum of $ ______ or ____ percentage of the residual of my estate to St. Theresa Catholic Church, located at 4311 Small Drive, Austin, TX 78731, for the benefit of St. Theresa Catholic Church.” 
We encourage you to remember St. Theresa Catholic Church in your will. Thank you.   
 

Make a Tax-Free Gift with an IRA

 

Did you know that you may be able to give from your IRA to St. Theresa Church and save money at the same time? There are different options depending on your age.  For example, when you turn 72, the transferred funds may begin counting toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) and you pay no income taxes on the gift. This could also lower your taxable annual income level which could result in lower Medicare premiums and the amount of Social Security subject to taxes.

Learn more here

Donor-advised Funds

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a dedicated charitable investment account that donors use to manage their charitable giving.  It can help donors maximize their tax benefits, contribute a wide array of assets, and plan their charitable support, growing impact to new levels. Investment firms such as Fidelity Charitable and Charles Schwab Charitable offer DAF accounts through which charitable donations to St. Theresa Catholic Church may be directed, oftentimes directly through electronic funds transfer.  Your investment firm can assist you with setting up a DAF or you may contact Geneva Moore in the parish business office at 512-451-5121 x1003, or geneva@sttaustin.org for assistance.
                                    
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for tax, legal or accounting advice. If you have any questions about how your giving may impact your finances, please consult a tax, legal or accounting advisor before engaging in any transaction.