Ways to Give
The cost of an annual scholarship for each seminarian is $52,500, 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 with your smartphone camera
Domestic Wire Transfer
To make a domestic wire transfer, send to:
Contact Michael Eckel at (203) 376-3851 or [email protected] with any questions you may have.
International Wire Transfer
To make an international wire transfer, send it to:
Contact Michael Eckel at (203) 376-3851 or [email protected] 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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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 Gift in Kind Manager Don Mongeau at (475) 307-9928 or [email protected] 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 [email protected].
Special Giving Programs
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 [email protected] 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.
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.
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.
