Christ the King is a vibrant parish today!  But what about the future?  Will Christ the King Parish be what it is today 10, 20 or 30 years from now?  Since we can’t predict the future, we have to prepare for it.  Thus, Christ the King Foundation was formed.
 
The Foundation, formerly the “Planned Giving Fund” was established in the mid-1990s when a group of parishioners, concerned about the future of the parish, set out to investigate the options that would meet the future financial needs of the parish.
 
The mission of the foundation is to provide and maintain a Christ-centered environment for our Parish and its ministries. 
 
This includes the enhancement and support of the formational opportunities as well as financing new initiatives to assist all parishioners in their intellectual and spiritual development.
 
Today our Foundation has over $750,000.00 in restricted assets, which generates approximately $12,000 in investment revenue each year.  The investment revenue is used totally and exclusively for Christ the King Parish ministries and outreach programs which are not funded by normal tithing.  This past year the Foundation has provided funds to the Library, Youth Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul, Tanzania Project, The Catalyst Project – Millenials, and the Totus Tuus Summer Camp.

What is a Foundation?
A Foundation is a means to set aside monies in an investment portfolio providing investment income with retaining the principal for a continued source of income.
 
How is it funded?
The Foundation is funded through contributions from parishioners.  The  Foundation incorporates many kinds of gifts.
 
Who benefits from the Foundation?
It is the intent of the foundation that since this fund is to be used totally and exclusively for Christ the King Parish and since this fund is established in perpetuity, no outside entity, person, or corporation shall be able to appropriate any part of the fund , or its interest or the fund in its totality.  Grants that have been given in the past have gone to the Library, School, Youth Program, St. Vincent de Paul and some of the Parish outreach programs.
 
How are the funds managed?
Christ the King Parish Foundation is managed by a Board of Directors (who are active members of the Parish) and its Pastor.  The funds collected are set up in an investment portfolio that is managed by an investment firm reporting directly to the Treasurer of the Foundation and the Pastor.
 

WAYS OF GIVING

CASH    Tax-deductible cash contributions are always welcome.  A gift of cash can be handled either as a one time gift or given in installments over a period of time. 
 
SECURITIES  A gift of stocks or bonds may provide special tax advantages to the donor.  Consult your tax accountant or financial planner to see what best fits your estate planning.
 
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER  If you are at least 70-1/2 years old or older you may donate to a charity up to $100,000 annually through your traditional  Individual Retirement Accounts.  The donation must be made directly to the Charity to qualify for the tax benefits to the donor.  Consult with your financial planner.
 
LIFE INSURANCE  Christ the King Foundation can be designated as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.  Consult with either your financial planner or life insurance professional.
 
WILLS   Contributions can be designated in a will through your estate planning.  Consult with your life insurance professional.

MEMORIAL GIFTS  Making a memorial gift on behalf of a loved one is a lasting tribute to them.  Your memorial gift can be made to establish an endowment in that individual’s name for everlasting gift.
 

For more information please contact the Parish Office

Christ the King Catholic Church
820  Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA  50315
515-285-2888
 

 
 
All should give what they have decided in their hears to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”
- II Corinthians 9:7