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Ways
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With your support, Porto Charities is building a culture of true belonging for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Diocese of Arlington by increasing access to Catholic education, meaningful employment, and engagement opportunities for every person to be embraced, valued, and included.
Ways to Give to Porto Charities
Mail a Gift
Donations by check can be mailed to Porto Charities at:
10660 Page Avenue #4446
Fairfax, Virginia 22038
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
A charitable giving account created through your financial advisor that allows donors to make a contribution, take an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to specific charities over time while the funds grow tax-free.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from an IRA Financial Advisor to a qualified charitable organization such as Porto Charities. A QCD may satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if the transaction meets existing guidelines. The amount of the QCD is not counted in your adjusted gross income which may reduce your tax liability and eliminate surcharges related to Medicaid.
Stocks/Appreciated Marketable Securities
One of the most tax-efficient ways to give is by contributing long-term appreciated, marketable securities. Donating appreciated securities through your financial advisor that are held for more than one year may eliminate capital gains and may qualify for a tax deduction equal to the full market value of the securities.
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Name of Institution: Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS)
DTC Number: 0141
For the Benefit of: Porto Charities Inc.
Account Number: 68000832
Contact Name: John Reidt, Treasurer
Email Address: treasurer@portocharities.org
Bequests to Porto Charities
Bequests are gifts that are made as part of a will or trust. Charitable bequests are flexible, easy to update and may offer significant tax savings. Your legacy gift ensures that Porto Charities can continue its mission. A donor may designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a residual asset to Porto Charities. Sample language to include in a will or trust:
I give, devise, and bequeath to Porto Charities Inc. (Tax ID# 30-0544129), 10660 Page Avenue #4446, Fairfax, Virginia 22038, the amount of [insert specific amount, residual asset, or percentage of estate].
Retirement Plan & Life Insurance Beneficiary Designations
Donors can designate a charity as the beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy.
Porto Charities Endowment
New in 2026, donors have the option of contributing to the Porto Charities Endowment, recently established with the Catholic Foundation of Arlington. This permanent endowment is managed by the Foundation to ensure that the funds are invested wisely and in alignment with the Catholic faith to generate long-term funding for Porto Charities’ mission. Sample language to include in a will or trust:
I give, devise and bequeath to Porto Charities Inc. (Tax ID# 30-0544129), 10660 Page Avenue #4446, Fairfax, Virginia 22038, the amount of [insert specific amount, residual, asset, or percentage of estate] designated for the Porto Charities Endowment, a custodial account endowment administered by the Catholic Foundation of Arlington.
Need additional information? Please email Kathy Doherty at kdoherty@portocharities.org