A Charitable Gift Annuity provides a powerful tool by which our donors can support the IHM Sisters, while providing themselves a guaranteed income for life—usually at above-market rates.

A Charitable Gift Annuity for our Congregation is a contract between a donor and the donor’s financial institution that provides a lifetime of annuity payments to the donor (and survivor or other beneficiary) in exchange for an irrevocable gift of cash, securities, or other assets. Generally, the rate of return is enticing, and the payments are guaranteed for life. The Charitable Gift Annuity, as with any planned gift, can be used to create a donor-advised fund at your financial institution to benefit the IHM Sisters.

Through this vehicle, a donor makes a contribution of cash or securities to their financial institution and, in return, receives an income guaranteed for his or her life (and another beneficiary, if desired). The donor also enjoys certain tax advantages associated with the contribution and the income derived from the annuity.

Upon the death of the annuitant(s), the remainder will be distributed as advised by the donor, less any additional fees.

Giving is Receiving-A Legacy Gift to the IHM Sisters and a benefit to you through your lifetime

Contributions to the Sisters of IHM may be deductible for income tax purposes as provided by law. The Congregation is a 501(c)(3) organization; Tax ID # 24-0795454.  Our full legal name is the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton.