WAYS TO GIVE

Gifts of appreciated stock may result in tax savings for you. You receive a credit for a donation equal to the market value of the securities on the date donated and may forego any capital gains taxes on the sale of securities.

Many companies have programs that match the charitable contributions made by their employees. Conditions and criteria for gift matching vary by employer. You may be able to double or triple the impact of your support with a matching gift. Contact your HR department.

As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity, Cristo Rey is a qualified recipient of gifts through donor advised funds. These funds help individuals support causes they care about in a tax-effective way. For more information about donor advised funds, contact your financial advisor.

There are many ways to include Cristo Rey in your estate plans. Naming “Cristo Rey Orange County High School” as a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement account, or insurance policy are common ways to support our students through a planned gift. If you are interested in making a planned gift, speak to your financial advisor and let us know of your intent so we can assist as appropriate.

In lieu of taking their required minimal distribution, donors over 70 l/2 can give a Qualified Charitable Deduction to Cristo Rey and may forego paying income tax on the distribution. If you are interested in making a planned gift, speak to your financial advisor.

Donations via check of any size are gratefully accepted. Please make checks payable to: “Cristo Rey Orange County High School” and mail to: Cristo Rey Orange County High School, Attn: Advancement Department, 2204 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704 
or give online at cristoreyoc.org.  It’s safe, secure, and easy.

Your credit card can be automatically charged each month. Sign up for a recurring gift here.

Whether in memory of a friend or family member, in honor of a birthday, wedding, or other milestone, Cristo Rey welcomes contributions made in recognition of all important life events. We will send a note of acknowledgment on your behalf to the person you are honoring, or to the family of the person you are memorializing.

There are many ways you can make a difference whether a one-time event or a recurring commitment, we need your help. Some examples include, corporate volunteer days, Draft Day, Career Day, join a committee, paint a classroom, or tutor our students.

In addition to providing jobs for our students through the Corporate Work Study Program, corporations can support students by underwriting a program, sponsoring a special event, hosting a supplies drive, or volunteering with us.

Give online today, It’s safe, secure, and easy. We strongly advise against sending your credit card number in the mail. Call or click here.

Cristo Rey is searching for its permanent campus and will need significant support to purchase and renovate the site. If you are interested in learning more about this effort, please contact us. 

Designate your United Way contribution directly to Cristo Rey. Write “Cristo Rey Orange County High School” on the “donor-option” line and provide our please use our tax ID# 84-3879474, on your campaign giving form.

A meaningful gift in any amount to support our mission and students.

Join our exclusive list of Corporate Work Study Partners and make a difference in the community.