Help with Giving

A legacy gift is a meaningful way to support EWTN’s mission beyond your lifetime. It allows you to proclaim the Gospel and support Catholic media by including EWTN in your will, trust, or estate plan.

Including EWTN in your legacy plan helps ensure that the Eternal Word is proclaimed to future generations. Your gift becomes a spiritual investment that strengthens the Faith and supports souls around the world.

Many donors choose to give through wills or trusts, real estate, life insurance, business interests, mineral rights, or cash. These gifts often provide meaningful impact without affecting your current finances.

• Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
• If Eternal Word Television Network, Inc retains the policy to maturity, you can receive additional tax deductions by making annual gifts so that we can pay the premiums.
• If Eternal Word Television Network, Inc cashes in the policy, you will be able to see firsthand how your gift supports our charitable work.
• If we retain the policy to maturity, or you name us as a beneficiary, once the policy matures, the proceeds of your policy will be paid to our organization so that we can use the proceeds to further our charitable work.

1. To make a gift of life insurance, please contact your life insurance provider, request a beneficiary designation form from the insurer, and include Eternal Word Television Network, Inc as the beneficiary of your policy.
2. You can also designate Eternal Word Television Network, Inc as a partial, full, or contingent beneficiary of your life insurance policy. You will continue to own and can make use of the policy during your lifetime. Your estate may benefit from an estate tax charitable deduction.
3. Your deduction for the gift of life insurance will depend on whether the policy has increased in value above the premiums and whether the policy is paid up or there are remaining payments to be made.

If you have any questions about making a gift of a life insurance policy, please contact us. We would be happy to answer questions that you have.

Please let us know if you have already named EWTN as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.

Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch, or commercial property can make a great gift to Eternal Word Television Network, Inc.

• Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate.
• Receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the value of the gift.
• Leave a lasting legacy to Eternal Word Television Network, Inc.

Real Estate Checklist

Your real estate may be given to Eternal Word Television Network, Inc by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership. You may deed part or all of your real estate to Eternal Word Television Network, Inc. Your gift will generally be based on the property’s fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.

Yes, but please contact us first. If the property has existing debt or a mortgage, it may affect your charitable tax deduction. We’ll help you understand the implications before proceeding.

Yes. Certain properties pose challenges, and we’ve adopted policies that limit the acceptance of specific types of real estate. Please speak with us before making a gift so we can walk you through our gift acceptance guidelines.

Possibly. It’s important to check with us regarding any capital gains tax implications related to your gift. We can also help you explore options like life income gifts that may offer tax advantages while supporting EWTN.

If you have any questions about gifts of real estate, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.

• Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
• Avoid income tax on royalties.
• Receive lifetime payments.

1. Gift of all or a portion of your land: If you own land with mineral rights, a gift of all or part of your land can produce a direct tax benefit to you and help our work. You will receive a charitable income tax deduction in the year you make your gift.
2. Gift of royalties: If the income from your oil or mineral rights is pushing you into the upper tax brackets with higher rates and fewer deductions, consider a gift of your royalties. By giving us a portion or all of your royalties, you can lower your income and taxes while achieving your charitable goals.
3. Charitable life estate: If you want to make a gift to us while continuing to use your home or farm during your life, consider a charitable life estate. You will receive an income tax deduction for your gift to us. Check with us on the rights and responsibilities that go along with this agreement.
4. Charitable remainder trust: To maintain the most income while also maximizing charitable intent and charitable deductions, place your land into a charitable remainder unitrust. You will receive payments for your life or a term of up to 20 years and an income tax charitable deduction. Our mission will benefit from the remaining value.

Gifts of mineral interests are valuable property rights. You can use your mineral rights to fund a variety of different planned gifts.

If you have any questions about gifts of mineral interests, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.

Our Legacy Giving team is here to help. You can reach us at (205)-271-4522 or legacygiving@ewtn.com for a free consultation.

Yes. EWTN offers a free Catholic Estate and Personal Planning Workbook. Ask for one by calling (205)‑271‑4522 or sending an email request to legacygiving@ewtn.com.