Consider Giving to CTO today!
Posted: 12/06/2019 - by Charlie Narmi
Tax Credits Still Available
Have you tried to give to CTO in previous years but we didn't have any tax credits left? This year, we have $1 million available in tax credits...and the time to act is now. Tax credits must be allocated by December 31st ... we either use them, or lose them! Please help me meet this final goal before year end! WHY GIVE NOW? This last million dollars is approximately 1/3 of the tuition assistance for next school year. Can you imagine how a short-fall will impact our families next fall? LEGISLATOR REACTION? We have been sharing with the legislators the financial need of our families and the value of the tax credits for our donors, we need to reinforce to them the value Catholic education holds in our hearts...both as parents and donors. Please don't hesitate...pledge today: PLEDGE HERE As always, if you have any questions, please give me a call at 515-237-5010! God Bless! Jeanne T. Wells Executive Director Catholic Tuition Organization | | | UNKNOWN DONOR We received a stock gift earlier this year and have not been able to identify the donor. Did you donate: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.stock to the CTO? If so, let me know the number of shares you contributed and I will credit you with this generous gift. Email me at jwells@dmdiocese.org or call: 515-237-5010 | We have moved from Iowa to Arkansas to be closer to our family so we won't be able to participate in the Iowa CTO program any longer. It is such a win-win opportunity!! I have to tell you, I was actually thanked by a young woman who was the recipient of a CTO award from St. Albert. Here's the story: Friends of ours have a granddaughter who is attending St. Albert. In talking with her, she mentioned how expensive Catholic education is. I suggested that she apply for a CTO program scholarship -- it was something we have supported for years since we believe in the value of a Catholic education. She looked at me and said: "I receive a CTO scholarship and it allows me to attend St. Albert. I never have met anyone who actually contributes to that program. I want to thank you for helping me go there." I was stunned! This young woman was sincerely grateful for her opportunity to attend Catholic schools. More importantly, she appreciated and recognized the value of the CTO program. To see and realize that our contributions have gone to kids like her was so gratifying! Mark Eibes CTO - 9 year donor | | | | | Copyright © 2014. All Rights Reserved. | | | |