ONLINE GIVING
Your support helps our church fulfill its mission.
Fast, easy & secure ways to give.
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VANCO
Vanco allows you to set up online giving as a one-time or a recurring gift. It helps individuals and families remain faithful in giving even when they are out of town or unable to attend a weekend Mass. Manage your account and view your complete online giving history from anywhere you can access the Internet.
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ZELLE
Zelle easily allows you to make donations to Saint Mark from your bank account with just a recipient email address.
When making your donation, use the email: office@saintmarkbelmont.com
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BILL PAY
Bill Pay or Automatic Bank Payments are other sure ways to get your donation to St. Mark. Set up monthly or weekly donations using the online program of your bank or credit union.
With automatic payments, your bank mails the checks to Saint Mark and we receive 100% of your donation.
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BENEVITY
If the company you work for uses a platform like Benevity to manage its workplace giving program and match employee donations, we are happy to inform you that Saint Mark is now one of the vetted charitable organizations in Benevity.
All you need to do is look for “Saint Mark Church” or its Benevity ID number 941609220 and you can start donating.
If the company you work for uses other platforms, let us know so we can work on getting certified.
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YOUR CAUSE
If the company you work for uses Your Cause to manage its workplace giving program and match employee donations, we are happy to inform you that Saint Mark is now a registered charitable organization with Your Cause.
All you need to do is look for “Saint Mark Church” or its Your Cause ID number 941609220 and you can start donating.
If the company you work for uses other platforms, let us know so we can work on getting certified.
Traditional Giving
Donate by way of Weekly Offertory Envelopes, Cash, or Check.
The offertory envelopes, cash, or checks may be offered during Mass or dropped off at the parish office. We gladly accept cash donations, however, if you want us to record your contribution and include it on your annual statement for income tax purposes, you would need to put them in the offertory envelopes issued by Saint Mark. These offertory envelopes are given to all registered parishioners of Saint Mark.
Donate by Postal Service:
St. Mark Catholic Church, 325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
More Ways to Give
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If you have an IRA, under certain circumstances you may make a direct donation from the IRA to St. Mark as a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD). QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year, as long as certain rules are met. For more information about making a QCD to St Mark Catholic Church, kindly consult your tax advisor.
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Designating that stock or other securities proceeds go to your parish may create valuable tax benefits for you. For example, donating to a non-profit can save you from paying capital gains tax of the appreciated value if you’ve held the stock for at least a year. For more information on donating stock to St. Mark Catholic Church, kindly consult your tax advisor.
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Bequest and planned gifts are most appreciated for they add a permanent source of funding that provides long-term stability for St. Mark Catholic Church. The mechanics for making a charitable bequest are easy, simply instruct your attorney to add a charitable bequest to your will for a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a specific property.
Including St. Mark Catholic Church in your estate plans can be a wonderful way of remembering just how much the St. Mark Parish Family has meant to you and those you love over the years. Naming your parish as a beneficiary in your estate leaves a legacy of faith and support for generations to come. Please consult with your financial advisor as to what planned giving vehicle is right for you.
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Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that match charitable contributions made by their employees. Most companies match gifts on a 1:1 ratio, while a few companies match gifts 2:1 or more. To check if your company has a Matching Gifts program, contact the person in your office responsible for Corporate Giving – usually in your HR department.
