Secure the Future of Independent Catholic Journalism
Leave a Lasting Legacy with NCR
Leaving a legacy that makes a difference is a goal for most of us. By making plans now to include NCR in your estate plans, you can make a significant impact and help ensure the future of independent Catholic journalism.
The Power of Legacy Giving
NCR Legacy Society
NCR’s Legacy Society is a community of participation—readers and friends who have chosen to give expression to their values through a planned gift—of any size—to NCR through their estate. Our legacy gifts range from $1,000 to over $1M, and each one is gratefully received.
Legacy Society Members
The following donors have taken a meaningful step on the journey with NCR by joining the NCR Legacy Society. Their legacy gifts help ensure that NCR will be here for the next generation of readers.
Anonymous
Anonymous – In honor of Judith B. Liteky
Edwin “Ned” & Mary Barker
Ross & Renata Beaudoin
Thomas E. Bertelsen, Jr.
Margaret Blair
J. Russell Bley, Jr.
Francis X. & Barbara C. Bolton
Len & Kitty Bronec
Charles C. Brown
Nancy Browne
William & Jean Buchanan
Elaine Burke
Patricia & Michael Busk
Barbara & Jerry Buttrey
Mary A. Christie
Elizabeth Anne Comeaux
Charles E. Curran
Joan Scheuerell Eisch
Rev. Msgr. William E. Elliott
Dave Fletcher & Leo Ramos
Tom & Hoa Fox
Sally & Chris Fullman
Rev. Hugh Fullmer
Jim & Judy Giesen
Peg Haggerty
Richard D. Hansen & David B. Eckert
Anne M. Jenkins
Patricia Kasmarik
Susan Kavanaugh
Nancy B. Kenny
Richard J & Julia M Krejsa
Laure Krupp
Gail Lambers
Annette Lomont
Dennis & Pam Lucey
Luedde-Gajewski Gay Affirming Fund – Horizons Foundation
John Mammoser
Jeanne Schulte Matthews & Rev. Robert L. Matthews
Bob & Liz Maxwell
Terry McCullum
Patricia McSweeney
Mary Brennan Miller
John L. Minck
Bill & Carol Mitchell
Sandy Murray
Dan & Marjorie Noyes
Moira E. O’Dea
Tom & Dee O’Brien
Rev. Dr. Joseph Oechsle
Mary Louise Poisson
Suzanne Polen
Noraleen Renauer
Patricia C. Repikoff
Fr. David J. Riley
Mary Jean Rivera
Carol Rossetti
Evemarie Ryan
Heidi Schlumpf
Daniel L. Schutte
Vincent & Mary Alice Stanton
Jim Toth
Patrick J. Waide, Jr.
John Weiser
Rich & Dana Wekerle
Patrick Whelan, MD PhD
Thomas W. Wiederholt
Dr Mark Winiarski
In Memoriam
NCR prayerfully acknowledges the souls of those who have passed.
Angela Baker
Robert & Jean Brazelton
Fr. Nicholas J. Calabro
James J. Campion
Mary Helen Carroll
Blanche Childs
Pat & Patty Crowley Fund
Edward Daytel
Roger A. Dionne
James H. Duffy
Mary McGahey Dwan & Ralph H. Dwan, Jr.
Ellen Eppers
Fr. Joseph F. Geniesse, CSC
Angelo D. Giancarlo
William & Elvira Hahn
Robert F.X. Hart & Alice N. Hart
Robert G. Hoyt
Robert H. Kline
Celine M. Larson
Rhoady & Jeanne Marie Lee
Margaret C. Lewis
Alfonso & Lillian Macy
Thomas Francis Maher
Marian A. McNally
Larry & Mary Mongan
William Mulloy
Anna Maie Murphy
Msgr. Daniel James O’Connor
Patricia I. O’Connor
Betty Quadracci
Sheila Taaffe Reynolds
Marcia J. Ryan
Rev. Msgr. William Ryan
A. Regina Schulte
Fr. Tony Schumacher
Gerard F. Songster
Carl A. Tenhundfeld
Rev. Fr. Frederick J. Terry
Nicholas P. A. Troccola
Patrick F. Walsh, Jr.
Charles Wargel
Ann T. Weick
George M. Wetzel
Anna Woods
Joseph B. Young
Michael J. Zarr
Join NCR's Legacy Society
If you have designated NCR as a beneficiary in your estate, we would love to know. This allows us to thank you prior to receiving your gift, and you become a valued member of our Legacy Society.
Legacy Options
Bequests in Your Will
A frequently used method for deferring a planned gift. You simply designate a dollar amount, specific assets or a percentage of your estate to be given to NCR upon your death.
Appreciated Securities
A popular alternative to gifts of cash. Securities transferred to NCR are then sold, and the proceeds go directly to benefit NCR. Additional information is available on our appreciated securities page.
Living Trust
Often used in conjunction with a will. A living trust, as the name implies, is established while you’re living. It provides directions for asset management while you are living, if you become mentally incapacitated and upon death. At that time, assets avoid probate and are transferred immediately to the designated trustee per your instructions.
Retirement Plan Assets
Possibly the most advantageous gift type in reducing potential tax implications. At distribution, previously deferred income taxes are payable. Estate taxes may also be due upon death. These income and estate taxes would significantly reduce the amount paid to your heirs. With careful planning, a gift to NCR may be most beneficial for your estate.
Annuity
In exchange for a gift of cash, stock or securities, NCR pays you or your annuitants a fixed, guaranteed income for life. You receive the income tax deduction at the time of the gift. The gift remainder goes to NCR upon your death.
Life Insurance
Designate NCR the primary or contingent beneficiary, or the sole owner of your life insurance policy. Following your death, the benefits pass to NCR free of federal estate tax.
