 Watch our latest video to see why the STO Matters! STO Matters! The Our Faith School Tuition Organization is in the business of changing lives. Your donations profoundly affect students, families, our schools, and the Church. (Not to mention your Iowa income taxes) Please watch our newest video titled “The STO Matters” to glimpse how a donation to the STO isn’t just good for your taxes but has a much more significant impact. Please watch until the very end to watch a “pay it forward” story likely to impact Catholic education for years to come!Gifts of Grain make excellent STO Donations!It’s harvest time, and did you know that Gifts of Grain to the STO are eligible for the 75% Iowa income tax credit? The gift should be from unsold crop inventory with no prior sale commitment and can be gifted when delivered to the elevator. A form must be signed by an elevator representative at the time of delivery to verify your donation. The form can be found at Ourfaithsto.org/donate-now.Should you have questions about this method of donation, please contact the STO at 563-556-2580 x296  Hear from this CPA why the STO is not just a great tax credit programJennifer Decker, is a Catholic school parent, CPA at Hogan-Hansen in Cedar Rapids, STO donor, and current STO Board President. She is committed to the work of the STO because she has seen firsthand how this “win-win” contribution can help families in need while providing a generous 75% Iowa income tax credit. Our donors have many reasons for giving. Here’s why Jennifer and her husband give to the STO, “We give twofold; first there’s the tax credit that helps, but secondly, we’re both products of Catholic education, and we were students that would have probably qualified for the STO program, so it’s really a way for us to give back because I am where I am today because of the Catholic education I received.” Jennifer and three other CPAs recently sat with the STO to explain why they recommend STO donations to their clients. Highlights from those conversations are available at 75percenttaxcredit.com Check out this page and the video, or better yet, tell your CPA or tax preparer about the page so they can learn more about the 75 percent tax credit.  Won’t you please consider Turning your Taxes into Tuition?The largest income tax credit in Iowa is the STO tax credit, it allows donors like you to turn dollars that would have otherwise gone toward taxes into tuition assistance. If you’ve never made a donation to the STO and “tried out” the tax credit for yourself, won’t you please consider donating this year? We are currently at 39% of our fundraising goal, but for the STO to help even more Catholic school families next year, won’t you please donate before December 31st? Your tax credits can be applied to what you will owe when you file your 2022 taxes.To donate safely and easily, please use the link below or feel free to download the donor form on our website to mail your contribution OurFaithSTO.org/donate-nowDonate NowTake Care, and God Bless! Director- Our Faith School Tuition Organization. P.S. Appreciated stock makes an exceptional STO donation. They are eligible for the 75% Iowa income tax credit, and you avoid paying capital gains because you’re donating the security!Leadership Opportunity Available Do you or someone you know have a passion for Catholic education and the well-being of our schools? If so, the Our Faith School Tuition Organization is looking for candidates interested in leading the STO into the future. Deacon Brian has recently accepted a different Archdiocesan position which he’ll assume full-time in 2023. Until that time he will guide the STO and will eventually train his successor. If you’re interested in learning more, here is a job description listed under Pastoral Center positions. https://dbqarch.org/employment-opportunities. Interested candidates are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter to Human resources at dbqchr@dbqarch.org For more information on the Our Faith STO, please contact:Deacon Brian Zeman Director- Our Faith STO b.zeman@dbqarch.org (563) 556-2580, ext. 296 or visit OurFaithSTO.orgUnsubscribeThe Archdiocese of Dubuquecontactus@dbqarch.org Watch our latest video to see why the STO Matters!The Our Faith School Tuition Organization is in the business of changing lives. Your donations profoundly affect students, families, our schools, and the Church. (Not to mention your Iowa income taxes) Please watch our newest video titled “The STO Matters” to glimpse how a donation to the STO isn’t just good for your taxes but has a much more significant impact. Please watch until the very end to watch a “pay it forward” story likely to impact Catholic education for years to come!Gifts of Grain make excellent STO Donations!It’s harvest time, and did you know that Gifts of Grain to the STO are eligible for the 75% Iowa income tax credit? The gift should be from unsold crop inventory with no prior sale commitment and can be gifted when delivered to the elevator. A form must be signed by an elevator representative at the time of delivery to verify your donation. The form can be found at Ourfaithsto.org/donate-now.Should you have questions about this method of donation, please contact the STO at 563-556-2580 x296Hear from this CPA why the STO is not just a great tax credit programJennifer Decker, is a Catholic school parent, CPA at Hogan-Hansen in Cedar Rapids, STO donor, and current STO Board President. She is committed to the work of the STO because she has seen firsthand how this “win-win” contribution can help families in need while providing a generous 75% Iowa income tax credit. Our donors have many reasons for giving. Here’s why Jennifer and her husband give to the STO, “We give twofold; first there’s the tax credit that helps, but secondly, we’re both products of Catholic education, and we were students that would have probably qualified for the STO program, so it’s really a way for us to give back because I am where I am today because of the Catholic education I received.” Jennifer and three other CPAs recently sat with the STO to explain why they recommend STO donations to their clients. Highlights from those conversations are available at 75percenttaxcredit.com Check out this page and the video, or better yet, tell your CPA or tax preparer about the page so they can learn more about the 75 percent tax credit. Won’t you please consider Turning your Taxes into Tuition?The largest income tax credit in Iowa is the STO tax credit, it allows donors like you to turn dollars that would have otherwise gone toward taxes into tuition assistance. If you’ve never made a donation to the STO and “tried out” the tax credit for yourself, won’t you please consider donating this year? We are currently at 39% of our fundraising goal, but for the STO to help even more Catholic school families next year, won’t you please donate before December 31st? Your tax credits can be applied to what you will owe when you file your 2022 taxes.To donate safely and easily, please use the link below or feel free to download the donor form on our website to mail your contribution OurFaithSTO.org/donate-nowDonate NowTake Care, and God Bless!Director- Our Faith School Tuition Organization. P.S. Appreciated stock makes an exceptional STO donation. They are eligible for the 75% Iowa income tax credit, and you avoid paying capital gains because you’re donating the security!Leadership Opportunity AvailableDo you or someone you know have a passion for Catholic education and the well-being of our schools? If so, the Our Faith School Tuition Organization is looking for candidates interested in leading the STO into the future. Deacon Brian has recently accepted a different Archdiocesan position which he’ll assume full-time in 2023. Until that time he will guide the STO and will eventually train his successor. If you’re interested in learning more, here is a job description listed under Pastoral Center positions. https://dbqarch.org/employment-opportunities. Interested candidates are encouraged to send a resume and cover letter to Human resources at dbqchr@dbqarch.orgFor more information on the Our Faith STO, please contact:Deacon Brian Zeman Director- Our Faith STO b.zeman@dbqarch.org (563) 556-2580, ext. 296 or visit OurFaithSTO.orgUnsubscribeThe Archdiocese of Dubuquecontactus@dbqarch.org |
