Donating Real Estate

There are a number of ways you can help support the education of our young seminarians and provide quality health care for our elderly and sick friars. The opportunitiy listed below contains general information regarding giving options. However, we urge you to seek the counsel of a professional financial advisor prior to making your final decision.

Donating Real Estate

You may give your personal residence or farm to the Southern Dominican Province, while retaining lifetime use of the property for yourself and your spouse. Referred to as an irrevocable gift, it provides you with an immediate charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the Province's remainder interest, subject to a 30% limit. For more information on how you can you arrange to donate real estate to the Southern Dominican Province, please email Fr. Scott O'Brien, OP or contact our Development Manager at 504-837-2129.

Double Your Gift - Matching Donations

Many corporations and business will match charitable contributions made to a nonprofit charitable trust or organization such as the Southern Dominican Province. Please consult with your employer to see if such a policy exists.

*The Southern Dominican Province, USA (our legal title) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit tax-exempt institution and enjoys the benefits of Federal tax deductions offered to private philanthropic donors.