Ways to Give
Your Catholic Legacy
One-time Gift
Most gifts to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology are one-time cash donations to support the important work forming and equipping future priests, deacons and lay ministers.
To make a one-time donation to the Seminary using a credit card, please click here.
To give with a check, please send the check made payable to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology or MTSM to:
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology
Advancement Office
6616 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45230
Recurring Gifts
Donating to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology through a recurring gift allows you to support our work on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. By giving regularly, you provide steady, ongoing support for the formation of priests, deacons and lay leaders throughout the year.
For those interested in monthly giving, The 1829 Community offers a way to join a network of faithful supporters who sustain the daily work of formation through ongoing monthly gifts. To learn more and join The 1829 Community, click here.
Recurring gifts may be made at a variety of levels and can also qualify donors for recognition through the Bishop Fenwick Society, including gifts such as $83.34 per month toward membership at the $1,000 annual level.
To make a recurring gift, click here.
Memorial and Tribute Giving
A gift, either in honor of a living person or in memory of someone who has passed away, is a fitting tribute to that special friend or loved one. Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology sends notification of the tribute gift to the individual(s) that you designate. Please include the name and address of the individual(s) you would like us to notify along with your gift. Gift credit is given to the donors.
To make a tribute gift online, please donate here.
Planned Giving
Many donors want to make a gift which will have a legacy beyond their life. These ultimate gifts ensure Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology will continue to form priests, deacons and lay ministers for the benefit of generations of Catholics.
For more information, please click here.
Stocks and Securities
Appreciated securities are an excellent asset to use in making a charitable gift. You may maximize tax savings by receiving an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of the appreciated securities and you may avoid capital gains tax.
Electronic Transfer
Electronic transfer is the most efficient way to transfer securities to the Seminary. Notify the broker that you wish to make a gift of securities to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology (MTSM)/The Athenaeum of Ohio. Your broker will need written authorization from you before they can make the transfer. Be sure to tell them:
– the name of the stock you want to transfer,
– the number of shares and
– how you would like your gift to be designated.
We also ask that you notify MTSM Advancement Services by email at advancement@athenaeum.edu or by calling 513.233.6159. Notifying us provides the ability to match your name (donor) with the correct stock gift. Securities should be transferred directly to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology (MTSM)/The Athenaeum of Ohio through our organization account:
Company Name: Fifth Third Bank
DTC Number: 2116
Account Number: 01-01-000-4471751
Account Name: Athenaeum of Ohio–Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
Please note that it is imperative to include the DONOR’S NAME in the delivery instructions.
Additional questions can be directed to the Advancement Office at 513.233.6159 or advancement@athenaeum.edu.
Charitable Gift Funds and IRA Distributions
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
A Donor Advised Fund (or DAF) might be a great solution for you. You can use a DAF to distribute gifts to numerous charities. With a DAF, you can make gifts to charity during your lifetime, and when you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving. For more information click here.
Charitable IRA Rollover or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you are 70 1/2 years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 annually from your IRA directly to a qualified organization without having to pay income taxes on the money.
The Charitable IRA Rollover or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a smart, unique way to support our mission: You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions. If you have not yet taken your required minimum distribution for the year, an IRA charitable rollover gift can satisfy all or part of that requirement. For more information click here.
Legal Name: Athenaeum of Ohio
Federal Tax ID#: 31-0537076
Matching Gifts
Many corporations have generous matching gift programs which allow individuals to double their donations.
If your company, will match your gift to the Seminary, complete your company’s matching gift request form and send it to Mount St. Mary’s Seminary & School of Theology.
