Ways to Give

The cost of an annual scholarship for each seminarian is $45,000, which includes education, food, housing, medical care, clothing and travel. It also enables them to engage in the apostolic works and community outreach programs that are part of their formation.

Write a Check

Make your check payable to Legion of Christ College, with “Seminarian Support” in the memo, and mail to:
Legion of Christ College, 475 Oak Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410

Donate by Credit Card

  • You can use your credit card in any of the following ways:
  • Call our Development Office at (914) 215-3345
  • Simply click the DONATE button on this website
  • Follow this link: www.lccheshire.com/seminariansupport
  • Hover over the QR code to the right with your smartphone camera

Domestic Wire Transfer

To make a domestic wire transfer, send to:
Legion of Christ College, Inc.
Trust Bank
200 West 2nd Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Routing Number: 061113415
Account Number: 0005247346262
Contact John Monette at (203) 213-3846 with any questions you may have

International Wire Transfer

To make an international wire transfer, send it to:
Legion of Christ College, Inc.
Trust Bank
200 West 2nd Street Bank
Winston Salem, NC 27101
SWIFT: BRBTUS33
Account Number: 0005247346262
Routing Number: 061113415
Contact John Monette at (203) 213-3846 with any questions you may have

Stocks and Securities

You can donate gifts of stocks, bonds, or other securities for the support of our seminarians. You may qualify for an income tax deduction based on the value of the securities at the time you make the gift. You may also avoid long-term capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the securities.
Please consult your tax advisor for information relative to your specific situation.

To make donations of securities, contact Michael Eckel at (203) 376-3851 or mike.eckel@legionofchrist.org

Planned Gifts

You can leave a legacy gift for our seminarians through your estate plan, your will or life insurance policy

  • Our full legal name is Legion of Christ College, Inc.
  • Our Federal Tax ID number is 061500606

To discuss a planned gift, please contact Mike Eckel at our Development Office at (203) 376-3851 or mike.eckel@legionofchrist.org

Gifts in Kind

You can support our seminarians through gifts in kind, such as:

  • Food and clothing
  • Educational materials
  • Furniture
  • Vehicles
  • Updated electronics
  • Other valuables that can help support our seminarians

Contact Phil Liquori at (203) 530-8778 or phil.liquori@legionofchrist.org with any questions you may have

Matching Gifts

Many corporations and businesses will match charitable contributions made by their employees to non-profit organizations. Check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program.
For assistance, contact Mike Eckel at (203) 376-3851 or mike.eckel@legionofchrist.org.

Special Giving Programs

Endowments to the College of $50,000 or greater
Ask about starting a perpetual endowment, which can be done as a combination of an outright gift and an estate gift.

Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP)
Many Knights of Columbus Councils participate in the Refund Support Vocations Program for the support of seminarians.
Please contact Barbara DiSpirito at (914) 215-3345 or barbara.dispirito@legionofchrist.org for more information or follow this link.

For your tax information
The Legion of Christ College, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation may be tax deductible. For gifts or donations made to the Legion of Christ College, please consult your tax advisor for any Charitable Gift Deduction requirements and limitations for your specific situation.

Thank you so much for your support!

Be assured of our seminarians’ prayers for you, and please keep them in your prayers, as well.