Annually, the Pastoral Center is closed between Christmas and New Year Day. Thank you for understanding the importance of taking time to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ.

Credit Card or Direct Debit:

- Online gifts must be made by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 31st. You may make your donation at https://toledodiocese.org/supp...

Checks via U.S. Postal Service:

- Your check mailed via USPS must be postmarked by December 31st to count for the tax year. Please mail gifts to:

Diocese of Toledo
Mission Advancement Office
One Seagate
STE #2300
Toledo, OH 43604

Scholarship Granting Organization

- The State of Ohio recently updated the legislation to specify that donors can make a gift to an SGO and qualify to receive the tax credit at any time before they file their taxes for the year.

- In any given year, the donor has the option to contribute up to the federal filing deadline of April 15.

Stocks/ Securities:

- Per IRS guidelines, stock gifts must be received in the Diocese of Toledo's brokerage account by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 31st in order to qualify as a charitable donation this tax year. Please note, during the holidays, brokerage firms do not guarantee transfer at the end of the year for requests made after certain dates. Please confirm end of the year transfer cut-off dates with your broker.

Employer Identification Numbers:

Providing the appropriate Employer Identification Number (EIN) is crucial to ensure your gift is utilized correctly. Below are a few of the EINs for funds the Mission Advancement Office oversees.
- Annual Catholic Appeal (as The Roman Catholic Diocese of Toledo in America) 82-3218272
- Living Christ (as Catholic Community Foundation – Ohio, Living Christ Campaign) 87-2870534- Living Christ