Office of Development and Properties at 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806 US - Making a Gift of Real Estate

Persons interested in making a gift of real estate to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau or any of its parishes or organizations should contact their Pastor or the Director of Development and Properties at the Catholic Center. Donors may make their gift for a particular parish or diocesan ministry. They may also choose to allow the Bishop to make use of their gift for whatever ministry he feels needs additional funding. In all instances Canon Law requires that the wishes of the donor be honored by the parish or the Diocese. Because the diocesan corporation is the legal entity recognized by the state of Missouri, the Diocese reviews and approves gifts on behalf of all its parishes, schools, and other entities before final acceptance. Donors or their representatives may be contacted for further information in order to properly make this review. The length of time needed to evaluate a potential gift will vary according to the complexity of the information needed. The Diocese does not appraise the value of gifts. Donors are encouraged to seek the advice of the appropriate professionals when they obtain their appraisal(s) for the purpose of establishing the value of the gift. They, in turn, may wish to contact the Diocesan Office of Development and Properties for proper legal titles and other information pertinent to the transfer of the gift. Donors are likewise encouraged to seek appropriate professional assistance when preparing any legal documentation that may be required such as IRS form 8283.

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