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The Friends Society is a special group of Catholic Charities supporters who commit to a sustaining pledge of $1,000+ per year for five years. As a Friends Society donor, you will invest in the long-term impact and growth Catholic Charities of Central Texas in our work to eliminate poverty.

Now, more than ever, our Friends Society donors help us respond to urgent community needs, plan for growth, and promote the long-term health and wellbeing of our community. Consider joining the Friends Society for as little as $83.33 per month!

To make your pledge, fill out the form below. You may also join our Friends Society or modify your existing pledge by contacting Erin Rivers at erin-rivers@ccctx.org or 512-651-6132.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas provides our clients with essential hygiene and personal care items to meet their basic needs.

Shop our Amazon Wish List to see our current list of most-needed items and make donating easier.

To host a donation drive or for questions about how to donate material items, please contact Israel Garcia at israel-garcia@ccctx.org or 512-651-6159.

Shop our wish list for an updated list of our most urgent needs. We gratefully accept the following items:

Baby items

• Diapers sizes 1 – 7, any brand
• Pullups
• Wipes
• Baby toiletries (shampoo, baby wash, baby lotion, diaper cream)
• Bottles
• Pacifiers

Adult hygiene

• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Soap
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Deodorant

Household and cleaning supplies

• Wash Cloths
• Wet Wipes
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Laundry Detergent
• Dish soap

Disclaimer: To efficiently utilize our resources, we are unable to accept the following items: adult books and magazines, adult clothing and shoes, clothing and shoes for children over age 3, electronics and appliances, food, furniture, home goods and decor, lawn equipment, medical supplies, musical instruments, office supplies, seasonal decorations, tires and tools.

Beginning at age 70½, you can directly transfer up to $100,000 per year from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualifying organization like Catholic Charities of Central Texas. Money transferred to a qualifying nonprofit organization is known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and is not considered taxable income. You may also see this type of gift referred to as an IRA charitable rollover.

Once you turn 73, QCDs can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution while excluded from your taxable income. For many donors, Qualified Charitable Distributions are a tax-efficient way to support their favorite nonprofit, whether or not they itemize their taxes.

To make a Qualified Charitable Distribution, contact your IRA administrator and instruct that individual to transfer funds to the charity (or charities) you designate.

For more information about making a Qualified Charitable Distribution to Catholic Charities of Central Texas, contact Allison Cavazos at allison-cavazos@ccctx.org or 512-651-6105.

Donating stocks or other appreciated assets can be an effective method of supporting Catholic Charities of Central Texas. You may be able to deduct the full fair market value of the donated assets while avoiding capital gains taxes. This method can be more tax-efficient than selling the asset yourself and donating the cash.

For instructions on transferring marketable securities, please contact Allison Cavazos at allison-cavazos@ccctx.org or 512-651-6105.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are a simple, flexible and tax-efficient way to manage your charitable donations. Donor Advised Funds allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time.

If you already benefit from a donor-advised fund, and would like to make a grant in support of Catholic Charities of Central Texas, please contact your DAF specialist and provide the following information:

Name: Catholic Charities of Central Texas 

Address: 1625 Rutherford Lane Austin, TX 78754 

Tax ID: 74-2928450 

Do you want to provide help and hope for future generations of Central Texans? Designating a charitable organization in your will or trust ensures that your estate will be used to further causes that are important to you. Your planned gift to Catholic Charities of Central Texas will help future generations of Central Texans break the cycle of poverty and thrive in their God-given gifts and dignity.

Include Catholic Charities of Central Texas in your will or trust

If you would like to make a bequest to Catholic Charities of Central Texas, here is sample wording that you can use. Please consult your attorney for preparation of any additions or changes to your will or trust. 

A specific bequest is a bequest of a specific item or dollar amount. Sample wording you can use to make a specific bequest to Catholic Charities of Central Texas: 

            “I give, devise, and bequeath to Catholic Charities of Central Texas, a tax exempt nonprofit         organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a cash gift of     $__________________.” 

A percentage bequest is a bequest of a certain percentage of your estate or of another asset. Sample wording you can use to make a percentage bequest to Catholic Charities of Central Texas: 

            “I give, devise and bequeath to Catholic Charities of Central Texas, a tax exempt nonprofit          organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a cash gift equal to            _______ percent of my gross estate, as such term is used for federal estate tax purposes.” 

Don’t have a will? The Diocese of Austin has partnered with FreeWill to give all our supporters the opportunity to create or update their will at no cost to you. This online tool gives you the option to leave a gift to Catholic Charities of Central Texas. You can access this free planning tool at freewill.com/austindiocese. We recommend consulting with an estate planning attorney to make sure your wishes are properly formalized.

Name Catholic Charities of Central Texas as a beneficiary of your assets

Did you know that you can also name Catholic Charities of Central Texas as a beneficiary for:

• IRAs and retirement plans
• Life insurance policies
• Donor advised funds
• Commercial annuities

Please note – The designation of Catholic Charities of Central Texas as a beneficiary of retirement fund assets and/or your life insurance policy cannot be simply written in your will or trust. Catholic Charities of Central Texas must be designated as a beneficiary of the assets in the fund or policy. 

To name Catholic Charities of Central Texas in your will or as a beneficiary of your assets, please use our legal name as it appears below.

Name: Catholic Charities of Central Texas 

Address: 1625 Rutherford Lane Austin, TX 78754 

Telephone: 512-651-6100 

Tax ID: 74-2928450 

Incorporation Date: March 8, 1999 

Already included Catholic Charities in your estate plans?

We would love to thank you! Let us know by emailing Allison-Cavazos@ccctx.org. Your future gift will help us to eliminate poverty for future generations of Central Texans.

For more information about making a planned gift to Catholic Charities, contact Allison Cavazos at allison-cavazos@ccctx.org or 512-651-6105.

Corporate matching gifts

Did you know that many employers match charitable gifts made by employees? Employer matches amplify the impact of your donation. To see if your company offers charitable gift matching, use the search box below or check with your HR department. If you find your employer name in the search, please follow the directions provided by MatchFinder.

Catholic Charities of Central Texas’s Tax ID number is 74-2928450.

United Way employee campaigns

Does your employer administer an annual United Way employee giving campaign? If so, your donation can support Catholic Charities of Central Texas in our mission to eliminate poverty in Central Texas. Request a pledge form to indicate the amount you would like to contribute to CCCTX (EIN: 74-2928450).

State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC)

​Employees of state agencies, junior and community colleges and universities throughout Texas enjoy the benefit of giving to many of their favorite charities through an annual workplace giving campaign offering the convenience of payroll deduction. Campaigns are held every fall. To designate Catholic Charities of Central Texas for your contribution, enter charity number 471072 on your pledge form or your employer’s online pledge portal. For more information, visit the state’s official SECC website.

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Federal civilian, postal and military employees can support Catholic Charities of Central Texas with payroll deductions through the Combined Federal Campaign. Campaigns are held every fall. To designate Catholic Charities of Central Texas for your contribution, enter charity number 78705 in the Online Giving System or the CFC Giving Mobile App. For more information, go to the official CFC website.

Do you have an old vehicle that is taking up space in your driveway? Consider donating it to Catholic Charities of Central Texas as a tax-deductible contribution.

CCCTX partners with Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) to make it easy for you. We can accept your car, truck, RV, boat or other vehicle.

• Call CARS at 866-975-GIVE (4483) to start the process.
• They will tow your vehicle at no cost to you!
• Get a tax-deductible receipt and support our mission.

For answers to frequently asked questions or to schedule your donation, visit our CARS web page.