CATHOLIC CHARITIES
OF EAST TENNESSEE
MAKE A DONATION
Every donation to Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is a direct investment in hope, healing, and human dignity.
Whether you’re an individual, a business, parish, or part of a community group, there are many meaningful ways you can support our mission and make a lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors.
From one-time gifts and recurring monthly donations to planned gifts that create a lasting legacy, your tax-deductible contribution helps provide critical services throughout East Tennessee. We also gratefully accept donations of stocks, real estate, and goods for specific program needs. No matter the size, every gift makes an impact to provide food, shelter, and other essential resources to individuals and families in need.
Explore the giving options below and find the opportunity that best aligns with your charitable goals.
WAYS TO GIVE
Your online donation is the fastest way to support our mission. Our secure donation platform allows you to make a one-time or set up a recurring donation. Recurring donations provide us with the ability to plan and grow through steady, reliable funding.
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DONATE ONLINE
Prefer to give by check? Please make check payable to "Catholic Charities of East Tennessee".
Mail to:
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Attn: Development
119 Dameron Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37917
If you are giving to a specific program, event, or initiative, please include this note in the "memo" line on your check.
*Catholic Charities’ EIN is 62-1377551
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In-kind donations of goods and services can make a big difference, helping reduce our operating costs and directly support those we serve.
Please contact Tiffany Shreve in our Development Office at tshreve@ccetn.org or (865) 963-4720 to find out more about our current needs.
Coming soon - Amazon Wishlist.
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OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT CCETN
A donor advised fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to support CCETN while enjoying tax advantages.
You can recommend a grant to Catholic Charities of East Tennessee directly from your DAF. Simply contact your fund administrator or use their online portal to designate Catholic Charities of East Tennessee as the recipient.
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You can also name Catholic Charities of East Tennessee as a beneficiary of your DAF, ensuring that your support continues well into the future.
DONOR ADVISED FUND (DAF)
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company has a matching gift program, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift to:
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Attn: Development
119 Dameron Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917.
We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to Catholic Charities of East Tennessee may be doubled or more!
EMPLOYER MATCH
Your company can make a significant impact through corporate giving. Whether it’s a one-time donation, sponsorship, item drive, or matching gift program, corporate support helps us expand our reach and deepen our impact.
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MATCHING GIFTS: Double your donation through your employer’s matching gift program.
SPONSORSHIP: Partner with us to sponsor our annual events or specific programs.
IN-KIND DONATIONS: Donate goods or services to support our work.
DRIVES: Collect items specific to our programs' needs.
CORPORATE GIVING
If you are 70½ years or older, you can make a tax-free distribution directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to CCETN. This is known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
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All charitable gifts combined may not exceed more than $100,000 per taxpayer, per year. Gifts from 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans are prohibited. Gifts may not be made to a donor advised fund, supporting organization or private foundation.
Your IRA distribution is not included in taxable income, which may help reduce your overall tax burden.
Contact your IRA custodian to request a QCD to Catholic Charities. Be sure to instruct them to include your name and address for proper acknowledgment.
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER
Donating appreciated stock or securities is a tax-efficient and beneficial way to support Catholic Charities of East Tennessee.
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To transfer shares directly to the CCETN brokerage account, please contact Tiffany Shreve in our Development Office at tshreve@ccetn.org or (865) 963-4720.
STOCKS AND SECURITIES
A vehicle that’s no longer of use to you could be the perfect means for CCETN to make a difference in someone’s life.
It's easy! Call our partner CARS at 855-500-7433 or complete this short form: Donate A Car To A Nonprofit. The process takes less than 30 minutes, your pickup will be scheduled, and you'll receive a donation letter at pickup. All vehicles are considered! CARS strives to accept all types of donated vehicles (running or not) including cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, off-road vehicles, planes, heavy equipment, farm machinery, and most other motorized vehicles.
DONATE A VEHICLE
PLANNED GIVING - Leaving a Leagacy of Compassion
When you include Catholic Charities of East Tennessee in your estate plan, your generosity will ensure that CCETN can impact those we serve well into the future. Planned giving options include bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and beneficiary designations. Your gift may be a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate or the remainder after all other provisions are specified.
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WILLS AND BEQUESTS: Designate Catholic Charities of East Tennessee as a beneficiary in your will.
TRUSTS: Establish a charitable trust to support our work while providing income for yourself or loved ones.
RETIREMENT ASSETS: Name Catholic Charities of East Tennessee as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts.
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If you have named Catholic Charities of East Tennessee in your will or trust, please let us know so we can ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes. Notifying us of your plans will enable us to plan for the use of your future gift. As with any gift, if you prefer to remain anonymous, we will keep your name and gift in strict confidence.
Please contact Tiffany Shreve in our Development Office at tshreve@ccetn.org or (865) 963-4720 for more information.