Planned Giving & Bequests

Gifts by will are one of the most important ways you can support the works of the Anthonian Association / Messenger of Saint Anthony. Unrestricted gifts give us the greatest flexibility to use funds where they are most needed.

Gifting Information

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Planned gifts are a critical component in philanthropy. By definition, a planned gift is any major gift, made in lifetime or at death as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning. These include gifts of cash, appreciated securities/stock, real estate, artwork, partnership interests, personal property, life insurance, a retirement plan.

The benefits of funding a planned gift can make this type of charitable giving very attractive to both donor and charity. Some planned gifts provide life-long income to donor. Other gift plans use estate and tax planning to provide for charity and heirs in ways that maximize the gift and/or minimize its impact on the donor’s estate.

You may leave the Anthonian Association / Messenger of Saint Anthony:

  • A specific dollar amount; 
  • A percentage of your residual estate (what remains after gifts to loved ones and expenses have been paid); 
  • or A specific asset, such as securities or other marketable property

How to name the Anthonian Association / Messenger of Saint Anthony in your will

Legal name: Anthonian Association of the Friends of St Anthony of Padua, Inc.
Address: 6107 N Kenmore Ave. Ste. 5, Chicago, IL 60660

Federal tax ID#: 35-1827849

This sample language may be useful:

“I give and bequeath to Anthonian Association of the Friends of St Anthony of Padua, Inc., at 6107 N Kenmore Ave. Ste 5, Chicago, IL 60660 
[the sum of __________ Dollars ($____)] [ _______ % of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate], to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

We hope you’ll let us know when you have named the Anthonian Association in your will or trust so that we can thank you and include you in our Legacy Donor Society

Let us know if you wish to request a copy of our legacy brochure to learn more or if you have questions, please contact Maria Hart at (812) 923.6356 or aafsap@aol.com.