There are many ways you can give to our future priests: make a donation, give through your workplace, and more.
Stock Donations
The donation of appreciated securities is greatly appreciated by the seminary. These donations are processed through the Archdiocese of St. Louis. If stock is to be transferred from a broker, mutual fund or commercial bank or trust company, the broker should contact the Archdiocesan Finance Office at 314-792-7144 for instructions.
IRA Charitable Rollover
You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further the mission of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. If you are 70 ½ or older and own an IRA, you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our mission and benefit this year.
Benefits of an IRA Charitable Rollover:
- Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri for the benefit of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary.
- May satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
- Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions.
- Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.
- Help further the work and mission of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary.
Our partners at the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri can assist you and answer any questions you might have. Please contact them at giftplanning@rcfstl.org or 314-918-2890.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle that provides an immediate tax benefit to you as the donor and allows you to recommend grands to your favorite charities. When granting through your DAF, please use the following information.
Legal Name: St. Louis Roman Catholic Theological Seminary
Known Name: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary
Tax ID: 35-2193656
Mailing Address: 5200 Glennon Drive, St. Louis, MO 63119
Endowments
The Seminary’s endowment funds provide monetary support to ensure the quality of priestly formation at the Seminary:
- The Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Endowment provides unrestricted monetary support for annual operations.
- The Peter Richard Kenrick Chair of Pastoral Theology Endowment supports the annual Peter Richard Kenrick Lecture which was established by the Class of 1944 to provide lasting support to their beloved seminary and to enhance pastoral formation for years to come.
- The Justin Cardinal Rigali Chair of Sacred Liturgy Endowment supports in the training and formation of seminarians so that, once ordained, they may promote the dignity, beauty and sound discipline of the Sacred Liturgy.
- The Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke Chair of Canon Law Endowment supports the study, training and formation of seminarians so that, once ordained, they may be prepared in their knowledge of Catholic Truth and Upholding Catholic Rights.
- The Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Chair of Church History Endowment supports the study of Church History so our future priests are prepared in their knowledge of the history and tradition of the Universal Church.
- The Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Endowment Fund at the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri provides general support for the seminary.
- The Archbishop Robert J. Carlson Endowment Fund at the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri provides operating support to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary (50%) and the Respect Life Apostolate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis (50%).
- The Holy Family Fund addresses both immediate and long-term needs of the seminary. Each year, the seminary will receive a distribution from the Holy Family Fund in an amount between 5% and 10% of the rolling average of the market value of the fund from the prior twelve quarters. The continual generosity of donors will sustain this fund for the long-term benefit of the seminary. The name “Holy Family Fund” represents the important and beautiful relationship between the priesthood and family life. The seed of Jesus’ own priestly vocation was nurtured in the context of the Holy Family. We want to encourage all families to be the seedbed of vocations, where young men and women are taught to listen to and respond to God’s call.
Matching Gift Companies
Does your company have a Matching Gift program? Pursuing a matching gift is an easy way to maximize your donation to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. If your employer has a matching gift program, please consider submitting a matching gift form along with your contribution.
Annual Catholic Appeal
Each year, parishioners in the Archdiocese of St. Louis contribute to the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). The ACA offers assistance to various programs and ministries within the Archdiocese- including Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. By making a pledge to the ACA, faithful Catholics have the ability to support those who serve and are served within the Archdiocese of St. Louis each and every day. You may also be able to maximize the value of your ACA gift with a matching gift to approved institutions – like the Seminary.
Facebook Fundraisers
Facebook users can now host birthday and individual fundraisers for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary on personal social media accounts. This is an impactful way to invite friends and family to support the formation of future priests. Facebook users often find birthday fundraisers, GiveSTL Day, and the #GivingTuesday initiative to be great opportunities to connect friends to favorite causes. Learn how to create your Facebook fundraiser for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary here.
