HELP US BUILD A
COMMUNITY OF
MISSIONARY DISCIPLES
Your financial support sustains the heart of our parish. We are grateful for your generosity, which allows us to continue growing as a vibrant and welcoming faith community.
GIVE ONLINE THROUGH PUSHPAY
Pushpay is our preferred platform for giving, allowing one-time gifts or recurring gifts. We encourage parishioners to set up recurring fits, as these help us plan more effectively and ensures steady support for the mission of Old St. Mary’s throughout the year.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
AT CHURCH
Cash and checks are welcome in the Sunday collection. You may also use the TipTap kiosk in the Commons – tap a chip-enabled card or device, and wait for a beep. Secure and simple!
To give by mail, make your check payable to Old St. Mary’s Church and send it to 1500 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605. Note any intended purpose in the memo line.
ZELLE
Send your gift through your bank’s Zelle service using [email protected]. Please include your name and giving purpose in the memo when possible.
STOCK & SECURITIES
Gifts of appreciated stock or other securities may offer tax advantages and may be transferred electronically. Contact the parish office before initiating a gift so we can provide the correct legal, designation, and transfer instructions.
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
New to the parish? Register with the parish to request offertory envelopes. Already registered? Request envelopes through our parish system.
IRA CHARITABLE GIFT
If you are age 70½ or older, you may authorize your IRA administrator to transfer up to $111,000 directly to an eligible charity in 2026. A qualified charitable distribution may be excluded from taxable income and, for donors age 73 or older, may satisfy all or part of a required minimum distribution. The gift must be transferred directly from the IRA; consult your adviser and contact the parish before initiating it.
LEGACY AND PLANNED GIFTS
A planned gift to Old St. Mary’s is a meaningful way to support our parish community and help ensure that its mission continues for generations to come. By including Old St. Mary’s in your estate or financial plans, you can make a lasting impact while providing for the people and causes most important to you.
Gifts may be made to the Archdiocese of Chicago, with Old St. Mary’s being designated as the beneficiary → learn more here. To learn more about making a legacy or planned gift to Old St. Mary’s, please contact our Business Manager, Dawn Burns. All inquiries are welcome and will be treated confidentially.
WILL OR TRUST
A charitable bequest in your will or living trust is a flexible way to provide for Old St. Mary’s in the future. You may leave a specific amount, a percentage, or all or part of the remainder of your estate.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
Name the parish as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life-insurance policy, or other eligible account.
DONOR-ADVISED FUND
A donor-advised fund is often administered by a financial-services company. You may recommend a one-time or recurring grant to Old St. Mary’s during your lifetime, or consider naming the parish as a final charitable beneficiary of the fund.
STOCK & SECURITIES
Gifts of appreciated stock or other securities may offer tax advantages and may be transferred electronically. Contact the parish office before initiating a gift so we can provide the correct legal, designation, and transfer instructions.
MEMORIAL OR TRIBUTE
Celebrate a milestone or remember someone special with a gift supporting the mission of Old St. Mary’s.
TAX STATEMENTS
Need a record of your parish giving? Submit a request through our secure parish system.
The information on this page is general and is not intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your attorney, tax professional, or financial adviser when considering a planned gift. Confirm gift-acceptance and designation details with Old St. Mary’s before arrangements are finalized.