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Topic: Setting up a forever gift fund with Catholic Charities HoustonMinimum Gift: Under $10,000 to start; you can add more over timeGift Types: Cash, stocks, or real estateYour Choice: You pick which programs to support and can name the fundSource: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
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Good first step: Act Catholic Charities Houston endowment office
Call or visit catholiccharities.org and say: 'I'd like to learn about starting an endowment gift.'
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Our MoneyCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
An endowment with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston turns your one-time gift into a permanent source of help for people in need. Your money is invested, and a portion of its growth goes to work every single year — long after you are gone.
An endowment is a fund where your original gift stays invested. Each year, a percentage of what the fund earns is paid out to support Catholic Charities programs. The rest is reinvested so the fund keeps growing. You choose which programs your endowment supports, and you can name the fund after yourself, a family member, a friend, or a company.
Start by contacting the Catholic Charities development team by phone or email — their contact details are in the sources below. They will walk you through a Gift Use Agreement that spells out exactly how your fund will be used. You can give cash, securities, or real estate, either now or through your estate plans. The recommended starting amount is $10,000, but you can begin smaller and add to it over time.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston serves the greater Houston area through a wide range of programs for people in need. An endowment complements other ways to give, such as monthly donations or event sponsorships, by adding long-term stability to the organization's mission.
Houston has neighbors who need steady, reliable support — not just one-time donations. An endowment gives Catholic Charities a dependable income stream year after year. It also strengthens the organization's financial foundation, helping it plan ahead, attract other donors, and keep programs running even in tough times. And it leaves a lasting record of what you valued.
