Ways to Give
Envelopes
Envelopes are an excellent way to give. Parish members may use their weekly or monthly contribution envelopes and include the donation with the weekly offertory during Mass. You can also hand deliver your envelope to the Parish Office, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or mail via USPS to:
St. Martin of Tours Parish
Attn: Parish Bookkeeper
7963 South 116th Street
Franklin, WI 53132
Online Giving
For those who would prefer not to use the envelope system or are visitors to St. Martin of Tours, you may have contributions taken out of your checking or savings account or charged to your credit card automatically. One of the easiest ways to support St. Martin of Tours is through secured online giving. Using the online giving option allows you to make a one-time gift at any time or start recurring weekly or monthly contributions. Online giving is a safe, secure, and convenient way to give without the hassle of writing checks or filling out offertory envelopes.
Please know that when you opt to click the link below that you will be leaving the St. Martin of Tours Parish website to go to our online processor, Pushpay.
IRA Distributions
If you are over 70 1/2, consider donating your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to St. Martin of Tours Parish. The Qualified Charitable Donation could be tax free, and not considered as income, regardless of whether you itemize or take the standard deduction.
Please consult your tax advisor or financial planner to discuss your specific tax situation.
St. Martin of Tours Parish is incorporated in Wisconsin as a 501(c) non-profit organization located at 7963 South 116th Street, Franklin, WI 53132, Federal Tax ID 39-1932046.
Donor Advised Gift
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) allows you to make tax-deductible contributions to a designated charitable account, which can then be used to support various charities, including St. Martin of Tours Parish. You receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to the DAF, and the funds can grow tax-free while you decide which charities to support.
Please consult your tax advisor or financial planner to discuss your specific tax situation.
St. Martin of Tours Parish is incorporated in Wisconsin as a 501(c) non-profit organization located at 7963 South 116th Street, Franklin, WI 53132, Federal Tax ID 39-1932046.
Stock Gifts
A donation of stock may allow you to transfer this asset to St. Martin of Tours Parish without paying capital gains on the appreciation. When you sell stock outright, capital gains and income taxes will be due, but by giving the stock instead, your gross income remains unaffected. Capital gains tax becomes a non-issue and you claim the charitable deduction. Appreciated assets must be owned for at least 12 months. Consult your tax advisor for more details and information.
If you choose to make a stock donation, please contact the bookkeeper at the Parish Office for the name of the brokerage firm we use, the DTC # and the Account # for St. Martin of Tours.
Planned Giving
Gifts that are planned, in advance, as part of an individual's estate plan are known as Planned Giving. After making sure your loved ones are taken care of, please consider a planned gift to St. Martin of Tours Parish. Planned giving takes many forms: bequests of estate, a gift of property, or a more complex giving arrangement such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.
Consult with your tax professional about how your estate may be eligible for an estate tax deduction for the value of the bequest.
St. Martin of Tours Parish is incorporated in Wisconsin as a 501(c) non-profit organization located at 7963 South 116th Street, Franklin, WI 53132, Federal Tax ID 39-1932046.