Proyecto Pastoral is grateful for your commitment and solidarity to our mission of community transformation in the Dolores Mission community. Are you interested in leaving a legacy and having a long term impact on the organization? Planned Giving is the art of planning your charitable gifts to provide maximum benefits for yourself and your family. Our hope is that you choose the gift opportunity most ideally suited to furthering your financial objectives while also benefiting Proyecto Pastoral.

Here are some ways you can maximize your gift benefits and leave a legacy at Proyecto Pastoral

-Gifts of Cash Cash gifts are deductible up to 50% of your adjusted gross income provided you itemize your deductions on your tax return.

-Gifts of Appreciated Securities By making a gift of appreciated securities, you can save income taxes twice (charitable deduction and save on capital gains tax).

-Gifts of Real Estate By contributing appreciated property, you save income taxes twice (charitable deduction and save on capital gains tax).

-Gifts that Provide Increased Income for Life A life income gift such as a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to give to Proyecto Pastoral and provides income for life. In addition, these gifts save income tax, capital gains tax and estate tax.

-Gifts of Home Donate your home or farm to Proyecto Pastoral and yet keep control of the use of the property for life. You receive a current income tax deduction for your future gift to our organization, and save income tax now.

There are many ways to make significant charitable contributions while also protecting and enhancing your personal and family financial situation. To determine which type of gift is most appropriate for you, call or email Fatima Djelmane, Development Director, at (323) 881-1774/ fdjelmane@proyectopastoral.org. We’ll be happy to answer your questions