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Planned Giving

As you consider your legacy, we invite you to become part of Bishop Ireton High School’s Golden Cardinal Planned Giving Program. By including Bishop Ireton in your estate plans, you help secure the future of Catholic education and make a lasting impact on the lives of generations to come.

Your thoughtful planning allows our school to thrive today and tomorrow.

Golden Cardinal Planned Giving Program

As you think about your legacy and planned giving opportunities, Bishop Ireton asks that you consider a gift to our school. In doing so, you would build a legacy and provide support to future generations of students.

There are many beneficial reasons to make a gift to Bishop Ireton:

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

  • Sustaining the Mission

    Bishop Ireton High School’s mission is in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales. Bishop Ireton is a Catholic, college preparatory school that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development of all of its students. As a Salesian community of learning and service, Bishop Ireton High School prepares and inspires students to Advance Always with a Christ-centered focus to meet and surpass current and future global challenges. 
  • Supporting Future Generations

    A planned gift can help the school grow and maintain its programs, facilities and faculty, which directly impacts future students. Your generosity can provide scholarships, support extracurricular activities or fund technology upgrades, ensuring that future students benefit from a well-rounded, modern education. In addition, by making a planned gift you would help ensure that the school can continue offering a value-driven educational experience to students for generations to come.
  • Building a Legacy

    Including the school in your estate plans is a powerful way to create a legacy of philanthropy. Your gift can honor your connection to the school, whether as an alumnus, parent or community member. It can also be a way to ensure that your values are passed on to the next generation.
  • Flexible Giving Options

    Planned gifts can be tailored to your financial situation. You don’t have to give a large amount outright; instead, you can donate a percentage of your estate, a specific asset, or even make the school a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy. These options allow you to balance your financial needs with your desire to give back.
  • Tax Benefits

    Planned gifts can also offer significant tax advantages. Gifts through wills, trusts or other planned giving vehicles can reduce the estate taxes your heirs may face, while ensuring that a portion of your assets are directed to a cause you care about.
  • Memorialize a Loved One

    A planned gift can also be made in memory of a loved one, creating a lasting tribute that reflects their passion for Catholic education, community, or faith.
  • Bishop Ireton Benefits

    • Golden Cardinal Dinner with the Head of School
    • Special Mass dedicated to Golden Cardinals in St. Francis DeSales Chapel
    • Regular updates on Bishop Ireton from the Director of Advancement
    • Golden Eagle Lapel Pin
    • Planned Giving Assistance with our partners, FreeWill
Bishop Ireton also partners with FreeWill to offer a secure and simple online tool for creating or updating your legal will. If you’d like, you can include a legacy gift to Bishop Ireton during this process. This service is free to all Bishop Ireton community members, regardless of whether or not Bishop Ireton is included in your plans.

Questions?

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    Chris Gilliland 

    Director of Advancement, Asst Football Coach/Wide Receivers
    (703) 212-5181
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Contact Chris Gilliland if you
  • Would like to learn more about Bishop Ireton and Golden Cardinal Planned Giving Program
  • Would like to learn more about FreeWill
  • Have already left a gift to Bishop Ireton High School in your estate plan