Ways to give
There are many ways you can bless others in need. Your donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul takes only a moment, but the impact lasts a lifetime. The mission cannot continue without you.
If you do not see your choice of giving below, please email development@svdphouston.org or call 832-538-0325.
Mail a Check
To donate by mail, please make your check payable to "Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston” and mail it to us at:
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
2403 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77021
Matching gifts amplify the amount of impact!
Employer matching gift programs allow you to team up and combine your employee benefit and donation to the Society to make a greater impact. If your employer matches gifts, your donation can be doubled or tripled to nonprofit organizations, like the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Other Assets and Giving Strategies
SVdP Galveston-Houston can accept a wide variety of assets such as:
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cryptocurrency,
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art,
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life insurance,
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private business interests,
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or we can help you set up charitable vehicles like gift annuities or charitable trusts that provide income to you or loved ones.
There are many ways to give that maximize your impact and tax savings.
If you have any questions, need assistance, or have interest in speaking further about charitable estate planning strategies for yourself or loved ones please reach out!
CONTACT US:
832-538-0325
SVdP Galveston-Houston does not provide investment, tax, or legal advice. Please consult with your personal advisors before making financial decisions based on this information. The information presented here is for general information and educational purposes, is not specific to any individual’s personal circumstances, and may change at any time without notice. Distribution limits are representative of the year 2025.
Recommend a grant from your
donor-advised fund (DAF) through your fund administrator.
You can recommend a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, by contacting your fund administrator or making a grant recommendation online.
Estate Gifts
If you believe in the mission of SVdP Galveston-Houston, we invite you to consider making us part of your enduring legacy by including us in your estate plans and joining our Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service Legacy Society!
You can do this by:
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Beneficiary Designation of an Account
Designating SVdP Galveston-Houston as a beneficiary of a financial account such as a retirement plan, life insurance policy, donor advised fund, charitable gift annuity, charitable trust, or other account, OR
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Bequest in a Will or Trust
Including SVdP Galveston-Houston in your will or trust by inserting a provision containing our legal name and federal tax ID:
Legal Name: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Address: 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77021
EIN #: 74-1464210
If you include us in your estate plans, please let us know. We would love to welcome and honor you as a member of our Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service Legacy Society!
Gifts from Retirement Accounts
Making gifts to SVdP Galveston-Houston from traditional retirement accounts can allow you or your heirs to avoid paying income tax on distributions.
There are several advantageous ways to give from retirement accounts:
1. Required Minimum Distributions (RMD):
If you are over age 72 and are required to distribute funds from your retirement plan, you can satisfy your annual RMD and avoid paying income tax on the distribution by giving directly to SVdP Galveston-Houston.
2. Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you are over age 70 ½, you can distribute up to $108,000 per year from your IRA directly to SVdP Galveston-Houston without paying income tax. This counts toward your annual RMD fulfillment.
3. Beneficiary Designation
At any age, you can designate SVdP Galveston-Houston as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts. Traditional retirement accounts make for great assets to transfer to tax-exempt charities because heirs have to pay income taxes on distributions!
Learn more about beneficiary designations and becoming a member of our Champions of Spirituality, Friendship, and Service Legacy Society click the button below:
Charitable tax advantages often make giving stock more beneficial than giving cash.
By gifting appreciated stock from your investment account, you may be eligible to:
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Receive a charitable income tax deduction
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Eliminate capital gains taxes
To transfer shares of public stock to SVdP Galveston-Houston, provide your broker with the following information and notify us at 832-538-0325 or development@svdphouston.org of the amount and type of shares given so we can record and acknowledge your donation.
Bank Name: Merrill Lynch
DTC Number: 8862
Account Name: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Account Number: 582-96B13
Memo: FBO Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
SVdP Galveston-Houston partners with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to process real estate donations of land, residential, or commercial property. Donating real estate can offer significant tax advantages such as a charitable income tax deduction and savings on capital gains that you would have owed if you sold the property.
Contact us to learn more, or begin your donation below:
Ready to donate?
To electronically transfer funds to SVdP Galveston-Houston via wire or ACH, please provide the following information to your financial institution that will initiate the wire transfer:
Bank Name: JPMorgan Chase Bank
Bank Address: 549 W 19th Street, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77008
Routing Number: (ACH) 111000614 / (WIRE) 021000021
Account Name: Society of St. Vincent de Paul-Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Account Number: 865969120
Reference: Please provide your name, address and zip code to allow us to appropriately record and acknowledge your donation.
To communicate additional information or special instructions, please notify us at 832-538-0325 or development@svdphouston.org.
Vehicle Donations
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should you donate your unwanted car?
The income generated from your vehicle donation is used to help those in need.
2. In what condition should my vehicle be in?
No matter what condition your vehicle is in, the Society can use the value proceeds to help an individual or family get closer to self-sufficiency.
3. Where do I drop off my vehicle?
You don’t. We pick it up for you – for FREE.
5. How will my vehicle donation help?
The proceeds help our programs – Home Visit, Food Network, Voucher, and Disaster Relief.
6. Is my vehicle donation tax deductible?
YES! Our National Vehicle Donation Program will send you a tax-deductible receipt.
7. What kind of vehicles do you accept?
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers, boats, and more.
Ready to donate a vehicle?
Give with confidence
We understand that it is important to you that your donation is being used effectively—it is important to us, too. Our top priorities encompass prudent stewardship and accountability. Careful management of operational resources is necessary to continuously fulfill the Society's mission.
