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Beneficiary Fund vs
Agency Fund: What’s the Difference & Which is the Right Fit for You? Beneficiary Funds vs. Agency Funds: Which Is Right for Your Parish? Learn the differences between Foundation‑Owned Beneficiary Funds and Agency Funds to help your parish, school, or cemetery protect and grow its resources. Bequests

Types, Language & How to Use the Foundation to Leave a Bequest to Your Beneficiary The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota’s Bequest Language Create a lasting Catholic legacy by making a bequest through the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota and choosing the parish or ministry you wish to support. Why We Can't Wait Until Tomorrow to Talk about Planned Giving Why We Can’t Wait Until Tomorrow to Talk About Planned Giving Learn why planned giving is essential for parish stability and practice tips for how priests can guide parishioners toward simple, meaningful legacy gifts. Sebastian Modarelli attends CMAA conference with Seeds of Faith grant to learn Gregorian Chant. Seeds of Faith Enables Gregorian Chant, Elevates Liturgy Sebastian Modarelli uses Seeds of Faith- Faith Formation grant to attend Church Music Association of America to learn Gregorian Chant. Parish endowments What is a Parish Endowment & Why it Matters Imagine a gift that gives in perpetuity! Learn more about what an endowment is & how it can help Catholic organizations sustain long term missions.