Planned Giving

How will you leave a legacy?

Learn how leaving a legacy with Grand Island Central Catholic can help support the causes you care about while continuing to meet your current financial needs.

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Reach Your Philanthropic and Financial Goals with Planned Giving

A legacy gift enables you to support Grand Island Central Catholic, secures the financial needs of your loved ones, and provides you with tax benefits. Legacy gifts of all sizes combine to help us meet our current goals and reach further into the future.

By including Grand Island Central Catholic in your will or trust, naming GICC as a beneficiary of all or part of a life insurance policy, or taking advantage of other giving opportunities, you can preserve your assets now and support GICC for years to come. Your gift will have a real, lasting impact.

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Join Central Catholic Legacy Society

When you make a gift to Grand Island Central Catholic from your will or trust, you'll be welcomed into Central Catholic Legacy Society and join other supporters and friends of our important mission. Is Grand Island Central Catholic already in your plans? Please let us know so we can properly thank you and make sure your gift will be used as you've intended.

How to Give

Not only do you have options for how your gift will be used, you also have options on what to give and how to give.

Tax-Free Gifts From Your IRA

IRA Charitable Rollover

Tax-Free Gifts From Your IRA

If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a tax-free gift from your IRA to support our mission. This gift can satisfy your required minimum distribution.

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Gift of Stock

Appreciated Securities

Gift of Stock

Give appreciated stocks or mutual funds and potentially eliminate capital gains tax while supporting our mission.

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Flexible Giving Account

Donor-Advised Fund

Flexible Giving Account

Recommend grants to support our mission from your donor-advised fund. Enjoy immediate tax benefits and the flexibility to give when it works for you.

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Gifts From Your Will

General Bequest

Gifts From Your Will

Through a provision in your written and executed will, you can make a gift in the form of cash, securities, real estate or personal property. Choose the one that best fits your needs and intentions.

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Gift of Retirement Assets

Retirement Assets

Gift of Retirement Assets

Designate our organization as a beneficiary of your retirement plan to support our mission and reduce potential taxes for your heirs.

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Gift of Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Gift of Life Insurance

Name our organization as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy and make a significant impact with a simple designation.

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Fixed Payments for Life

Charitable Gift Annuity

Fixed Payments for Life

Support our mission and receive fixed payments for life with a charitable gift annuity. This simple contract benefits you and our organization.

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Gift of Property

Real Estate

Gift of Property

Donate real estate such as a home, vacation property, or land to support our mission and receive potential tax benefits.

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You can also make an immediate gift to support Central Catholic

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Meet Our Donors

Donors just like you have made a real impact just by adding a few words to their will or using one of the many giving options available.

Central Catholic Elementary School Campaign

Now completed, the Central Catholic Elementary School Campaign led to the new Central Catholic Elementary School addition, providing a nurturing learning environment for students.

The Knight

The Knight 2026

November 20th, 2026

The Knight throughout the Years

Alumni and Class Reunion Info

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