Legacy Society
Introducing the Legacy Society of the Diocese of Spokane
Ensuring the Church's Long-Term Success
The Legacy Society has been created to thank our parishioners who have remembered the Catholic Diocese of Spokane and/or their parish, school or other Catholic entity in the Diocese through their estate plan. These parishioners have agreed to be the “Legacy” angels of our parish family both on earth and in Heaven. A gift through their estate plan entitles the donor to membership in this very special group of caring people who provide for the future of the Catholic Church in the Diocese and serve as our advocates of the parish and diocesan ministries in everlasting life.
The Legacy Society offers a number of benefits to its members, including: special remembrance of all members at the Bishop’s annual mass for Legacy Society members as well as your name remembered in our prayers and memoralized in a special way.
After naming your parish, school and/or the Catholic Diocese of Spokane in your estate plan, all that needs to be done to accept this membership is to complete a confirmation form and deliver, mail or email it to the address listed on the form. You may choose to remain anonymous, and you can modify or revoke your gift at any time.
Options and Suggested Language for Your Attorney to Use in Your Will or Trust
You may leave an unrestricted bequest of cash (a specific dollar amount), property, or a portion or the entire residue of your estate. The following language illustrates these options.
Bequest – Cash
I give, devise and bequeath to The Catholic Diocese of Spokane, a nonprofit corporation, for the use and benefit of (Parish/School Name, City) in the Diocese in the sum of $ ________________ to be used at the discretion of the pastor/parish/bishop, or to be used for (state the purpose) ____________________________________________________________.
Bequest – Property
I give, devise and bequeath to The Catholic Diocese of Spokane, a nonprofit corporation, for the use and benefit of (Parish/School Name, City) in the Diocese (describe property) ____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________to be used at the discretion of the pastor/parish/bishop, or to be used for (state the purpose) __________________________________________________________.
Bequest – Complete Residue of Estate
I give, devise and bequeath to The Catholic Diocese of Spokane, a nonprofit corporation, for the use and benefit of (Parish/School Name, City) in the Diocese all the remainder and residue of my estate to be used at the discretion of the pastor/parish/bishop, or to be used for (state the purpose) __________________________________________________________.
Bequest – A Portion of the Residue of the Estate
I give, devise and bequeath to The Catholic Diocese of Spokane, a nonprofit corporation, for the use and benefit of (Parish/School Name, City) in the Diocese _______ % of the remainder and residue of my estate to be used at the discretion of the pastor/parish/bishop, or to be used for (state the purpose) ____________________________________.
Join Today
If you have named your parish, school and/or the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane in your estate plan, complete a confirmation form and deliver, mail or email it to the address listed on the form in order to accept your membership in the Legacy Society. You may choose to remain anonymous, and you can modify or revoke your gift at any time.
Legal Name: Catholic Diocese of Spokane
Address: 525 E Mission Ave, Spokane WA 99202
EIN: 91-0564957
Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.
"Church" refers to any parish, school, diocesan ministry or Foundation endowment designated by the donor.