By Mail

Simplicity and ease of delivery make checks a popular type of outright charitable gift. Such as gifts may be sent to the address below.

Mater Dei Catholic, Advancement Depart.,
1615 Mater Dei Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913

To connect directly with the Mater Dei Catholic with any questions or to phone in a credit card gift, please contact John Joyner at (619) 423-2121 ext. 248 or at jjoyner@mdchs.net

Credit Card

Online giving provides a quick and secure way to make a gift to Mater Dei Catholic. We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

To put your gift to work right away, make a one-time or recurring credit card gift online. You can also call the to make your gift over the phone at (619) 423-2121 ext. 248.

Venmo

Mater Dei Catholic now accepts gifts via Venmo. Our handle is @materdeicatholic

Direct Deposit

To set up a debit withdrawal or recurring deduction, please contact the Advancement Department at (619) 423-2121 ext. 248.

Wire

For the most up to date wire instructions, please call the Advancement Department at (619) 423-2121 ext. 248.

Stocks

Giving appreciated stock to Mater Dei Catholic is a strategic way to avoid capital gains taxes, while supporting our mission and students.

Securities can be transferred electronically by your broker to the Diocese of San Diego account. Please contact our Advancement Office with your intent to make a stock gift by contacting John Joyner at jjoyner@mdchs.net or call (619) 423-2121 ext. 248.

IRA

The IRA Charitable Rollover is now a permanent part of the Federal Tax Code. This means that anytime in 2022 you can make a charitable gift to the Mater Dei Fund directly from your IRA and realize significant tax savings. For more information on this and other ways of planned giving, contact John Joyner, Director of Advancement, at jjoyner@materdeicatholic.org or call (619) 423-2121 ext. 248. As always, you should consult with your tax advisor before taking any action.

Donor Advised Funds

If you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) please consider making a gift from it to support Mater Dei Catholic. To learn more, please email John Joyner at jjoyner@materdeicatholic.org or call (619) 423-2121 ext. 248.

Planned Giving

For more information about leaving a lasting impact at Mater Dei Catholic through a planned gift, please email John Rey, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, at jrey@materdeicatholic.org or call (619) 423-2121 ext. 147.

In-kind Donations to
Blue & Gold Night

Mater Dei’s signature fundraising gala, Blue & Gold Night, takes place on May 7, 2022, and includes a silent and live auction. Gift in-kind contributions to Blue & Gold Night may include unique experiences and items of interest that can be used in either the silent or live auction. For more information, please contact Denise Valdez, Major Events Coordinator, at dvaldez@materdeicatholic.org or call 619-423-2121 ext. 126.

Helpful Information

TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Gifts to Mater Dei are tax-deductible. The Tax ID number is 27-1262887.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many companies match gifts made to Mater Dei Catholic! Check with your employer to possibly double or triple the impact of your donation.

ANNUAL FUND YEAR

The 2022 Mater Dei Fund runs from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

Please contact Andrew Balelo, Annual Fund Manager, if you have any questions or need assistance making your Annual Fund gift at 619-423-2121 or abalelo@materdeicatholic.org. Thank you for your support of to make Catholic education a reality!