Posts by Mark Hiland

Casa Franciscana Outreach joined the Fry’s Community Rewards program and a percent of what you spend will be donated to us at NO COST to you. STEP 1:  CREATING AN ONLINE FRY’S ACCOUNT **NOTE: Already have an online Fry’s account, skip to #2 Go to www.FrysCommunityRewards.com Select ‘Create an Account’. Continue with Google or fill out…

Sometimes organizations, children, students or others are looking to support a humanitarian cause as part of their own community service or through the kindness of their hearts. It may be something as simple as a lemonade stand or a challenge to swim laps or walk miles.   If you or someone you know is “looking for…

If you become aware of a grant or other funding opportunities for which the CFO may be eligible, we would appreciate it if you would email the information to us at casafranciscanaoutreach@gmail.com

More and more people shop Amazon for everything from food items to the latest electronic fad.   The Amazon Smile Program contributes a percent of select Amazon purchases to the charity of your choice.  It does not cost you anything.  Casa Franciscana Outreach is one of the listed charities.  For more information and to register go…

Thousands of employers match their employees’ charitable contributions.  Some also match contributions for retirees.   This does not cost you anything but a few minutes and could substantially  impact the Mission programs.   Investigate if your employer matches donations and what you must do to include the Casa Franciscana Outreach.  Employers may verify your donation by emailing…

A will is a legal document that allows people to express their wishes posthumously for how their property should be managed and distributed after their death. A trust fund is a legal arrangements that allow individuals to place assets in a special account to benefit another person or entity. Trust funds often require the assistance of a professional to…

The charitable IRA rollover, or qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a special provision allowing particular donors of age 70.5 to exclude from taxable income—and count toward their required minimum distribution—certain transfers of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets that are made directly to charities recognized by the IRS. A Roth IRA differs from a traditional IRA.…

Donor-advised funds (DAF) are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are easy and offer a tax advantage. When you contribute cash, securities or other assets through a DAF to a public charity, like Casa Franciscana Outreach, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Then those funds can…