2011 - Dominican Sisters of Amityville - Development Office

Dominican Sisters of AmityvilleTo PraiseTo BlessTo PreachCongregation of the Holy CrossDominican Sisters of Amityville…and the preaching continues…Sisters Carolann Masone, OP (left)and Mary William Posthauer, OP atthe Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon.Membersof the Veritas SocietyAnonymousHelen M. BingertElisabeth V. Bohnert †Mr. & Mrs. Gregory M. BouleyEmilie CerarPatricia ChapelDorothy & Paul ClarkMaureen G. CollinsDeacon Tony CuseoPatricia Chambers DalyRev. John J. FitzgeraldFloramay GannonMargaret C. GehnrichMarie DeSantis GragnanielloRev. Martin J. HallMs. Carol J. HansenDolores HaydenCynthia M. Johnson †Claire B. JosephJoseph LevonasAngela MinsavitchDiane MuzioRichard C. NerodLester J. † & Frances M. PoggioliHoward & Antoni ShannonThomas & Carol SilvestriJoseph F. SteinRita E. StufanoMarie StufanoMary J. VerrallMarie WahnCharitable Gift Annuities For AllThe Charitable Gift Annuity Program offered bythe Dominican Sisters of Amityville is celebratingits 5th birthday. Because the program’s charterwas established in New York, it has been a greatbenefit to New York residents. We are pleased toannounce a new partnership with the ComericaCharitable Trust and Legacy Foundation, whichhosts charitable gift annuities for the entireUnited States.A Charitable Gift Annuity contract is agifting tool that enables a donor to establish acontribution that will generate an immediatecharitable income tax deduction, plus provide anincome stream for life. The Comerica LegacyFoundation enables this type of gifting strategy tohappen with ease for all our out-of-state donorswho want to support the Dominican Sisters ofAmityville with this mutually beneficial vehicle.Becoming a donor through Comerica issimple. With a few important facts, Comericaprovides custom illustrations to demonstrate howyour contract will function. Their goal mirrorsours in the Dominican Sisters of Amityville’sDevelopment Office—to help you make yourimpact on the future—creating a Legacy of Truth.All you need to do is decide how you willfund your CGA contract (with cash or appreciatedassets); the minimum gift is $10,000 per contract.Then decide if the income distributions are forone or two lives, and for Immediate or Deferreddistributions. When you fund your contract, theComerica Legacy Foundation will handle all ofthe administration responsibilities to insure thatyou receive your income distributions in a timelyBuild your Legacy of Truth ~ Become a Member of the Veritas SocietyYes, I want to become a member of the Veritas Society. Please contact me regarding:❑Bequest ❑Charitable Gift Annuity ❑Gifting Appreciated Stock ❑IRA Gifting ❑Life InsuranceNameAddressmanner and that the charitable legacy you planbecomes a reality!Every contract is backed by the ComericaLegacy Foundation. The minimum donor age for aComerica Immediate CGA contract (donor drawsan income within the first year) is 60 years old.Deferred CGAs can be established at any age,with distributions beginning on or after age 60.Our first out-of-state CGA participants, Pauland Dorothy Clark of Pennsylvania, wanted tocreate a Charitable GiftAnnuity to benefit theDominican Sisters ofAmityville.“Chris Kelly atComerica Foundationmade it a seamless act,”Dorothy and Paul ClarkCityState Zip Phone Emailsaid Dorothy Clark.“He helped us do whatwe have wanted to do for several years—supportthe future endeavors of the Sisters while increasingour current income.”“Chris made us feel confident and secure inour decision,” added Paul Clark, “assuring us thatour gift will be exclusively for the DominicanSisters of Amityville.”Charitable Gift Annuity rates are incrediblycompetitive: Single-life rates range from 4.8% to9.8%; two-life rates range from 4.3% to 9.3%.New York and out-of-state residents are encouragedto call Pat Chambers Daly at 631-842-6000, ext.241. She will work with you to find the best planthat will help you create your Legacy of Truth andmake a real impact on the future!Our legal title is Sisters of the Order of St. Dominic, Amityville, NY7