The annual distribution from this endowment will be used to provide for the material and spiritual needs of the rural parishes in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings and the promotion of Catholic Social Teaching in the Diocese as a whole.
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Donors
$43,438
Total Donated
$100,000
GOAL
Annual distributions will rotate on a three-year cycle. Years one and two will benefit the physical and liturgical needs of the smallest parishes within the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, with priority given to:
St. Joseph Catholic Church – Plentywood
St. Patrick Catholic Church – Medicine Lake
St. Matthew Catholic Church – Sidney
St. Bernard Catholic Church – Charlie Creek
St. Peter Catholic Church – Wibaux
St Philip Catholic Church – Wibaux
St. Mathias Catholic Church – Moore
Sacred Heart Catholic Church – Hobson
St. Anthony Catholic Church – Denton
St. Cyril Catholic Church – Geyser
The distribution in year three will be put to use educating parishes about or supporting diocesan promotion of Catholic Social Teaching. The focus will be on encouraging individual or parish efforts in outreach to the poor and marginalized.
Other Ways to Give
In addition to online donations, there are a variety of ways you can donate to support this endowment.
Phone or Mail
To donate by phone
Please call (406) 315-1765
(Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST)
To mail your donation
Download our Donation Form PDF and mail to:
Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
PO Box 1345, Great Falls, MT 59403
Monthly Giving
Monthly giving is a powerful way to provide sustainable, long-term support that your beloved Catholic parish, school, or ministry can count on. As little as $20 per month (67 cents a day) can make a difference for people throughout the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings forever.
To set up a monthly donation, scroll up to the donation form on this page, and click on the “Recurring” tab in the “Choose Your Gift” section. Or, if you prefer, you can visit this link and select the endowment you wish to support from the drop-down list.
Planned Giving
Your support of permanent endowments at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana can qualify you for unique tax and/or lifetime income benefits (especially the hefty 40% Montana Endowment Tax Credit) through what we call “planned gifts.”
Establish a Named (Legacy) Endowment
Donors may create a Named (Legacy) Endowment benefiting the Catholic parish, school, or ministry of their choice. All that’s required to start is a gift of $20,000 or more (or a pledge of $20,000 or more, given within five years of creating the endowment).
This is a beautiful way to pay tribute to a deceased loved one or show future generations of your family what values you hold most dear. If you’re interested in creating a legacy endowment, contact us online or call (406) 315-1765.
