Guardian Angel Society

When you grace us with a gift, you create a legacy.

Planned giving is a meaningful way to care for future generations while strengthening the Catholic Charities Dallas mission of serving families and individuals in need.

A Legacy of Care

The Guardian Angel Society is made up of people who have included Catholic Charities Dallas as a beneficiary through planned giving vehicles. Their generosity helps ensure faithful stewardship and long-term support for current programs and future needs.

Recognition

Annual report acknowledgement 

Remembrance

Annual Mass for members

Belonging

Guardian Angel Society lapel pin

Your Generosity Will Last Generations

Planned giving that reflects your values and your vision

Planned gifts can be structured around the causes you care about most. From broad mission support to focused program investment, this is a way to create enduring impact while honoring what matters most to you and your family.

Recognition in the Catholic Charities Dallas annual report

Prayerful remembrance in the Guardian Angel Society members’ annual Mass

A Catholic Charities Dallas Guardian Angel Society lapel pin

Designate your gift to a specific Catholic Charities Dallas program, mission, or opportunity that aligns with your deepest priorities.

Founding Member Reflection

“We trust Catholic Charities Dallas to take care of our community as future needs change.”

Planned giving offers many gift options while recognizing a long-term commitment to serving others. It is a powerful expression of faith, trust, and care for the future of North Texas families.

Jane and Don Hanratty
Founding Guardian Angel Society Members

 
Ways To Give

Simple, flexible ways to build a lasting legacy

The Guardian Angel Society brochure outlines several planned giving paths that can help you support Catholic Charities Dallas in a way that is both meaningful and practical.

 

Bequests

Include Catholic Charities Dallas in your estate plans through a specific amount or percentage after providing for your heirs. This can create a lasting legacy and may offer meaningful estate tax advantages.

Gifts of Securities

Donate stock or other securities in a tax-smart way that can support the mission while potentially improving your own financial position.

Focused Gifts

Direct your gift to a mission, program, or agency that reflects what matters most to you, including naming opportunities to honor a loved one, family, or organization.

Benefit Designation

List Catholic Charities Dallas as a whole or partial beneficiary on retirement plans, bank accounts, insurance policies, qualified charitable distributions, health savings accounts, and more.

Gifts of Other Property

Real estate, autos, and other property may also be considered as part of your giving plan.

Donor Advised Fund

Recommend a gift from your donor advised fund today or name Catholic Charities Dallas as a beneficiary of your fund.

Stewardship

Faithful stewardship for today and tomorrow

Catholic Charities Dallas is committed to responsible stewardship of every gift. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law and support both today’s programs and future growth as new needs arise in the community.

Donors can support Catholic Charities Dallas broadly or direct their gifts toward the ministries and services that matter most to them.

How To Become A Member

A simple next step for those who want to leave a lasting impact

To become part of the Guardian Angel Society, notify the development team that you have included Catholic Charities Dallas in your estate plan through one of the many planned giving options.

Organization Details

Catholic Charities Dallas
1421 W. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75247
Federal Tax ID# 75-2745221
501(c)(3) qualified charitable organization

Join The Guardian Angel Society

Start a conversation about your legacy gift

We can help you take the next step, whether you are ready to share your planned gift or want to better understand the options available to you.

Primary Contact

Kelly Noonan

Chief Development Officer