Still Time for 2025 Tax Credits Through CTO

October 29, 2025

In January, the CTO Office fielded calls from donors wondering where their tax certificates were for 2024 – unfortunately they forgot to make a gift at any time before the end of the year – and didn’t receive a certificate. Even more frustrating, donors last year waited too late into December to make a gift of stock, and the transaction wasn’t completed until early January, also missing the deadline for 2024.

Don’t let this happen to you. Uncertain if you’ve already made a gift? Pick up the telephone and give us a call to verify – 515-237-5010. Planning a year end gift of appreciated stock? Start the process by December 15 to avoid a holiday interruption or vacation plan by others getting in the way of your transaction and give us a call to keep watch for your gift’s arrival. We’ll give you a quick call when it arrives or warn you if we haven’t seen it as the clock ticks down, so you can follow up.

Gifts made in calendar year 2025 create the opportunities for families meeting federal poverty guidelines to remain in or begin attending Catholic schools in the Diocese of Des Moines for the 2026-27 school year. Your gift now makes a significant difference in the lives of these families. For the current school year, CTO is directing donor contributions to assist 1,900+ students attending one of our 16 Catholic schools. To qualify, families must be below 400% of the federal poverty limit.

Donors in 2025 will qualify for a 75% Iowa tax credit for the value of their donation. Donors may designate 75% of their gift to one or more of the schools that means the most to them. Visit www.CTOiowa.org to make a gift today. Gifts of grain and livestock are also accepted, but a call to the CTO Office to confirm arrangements is appreciated.

For more information on CTO tuition grants or donating, contact Brian Tingleff, Director at 515-237-5010 or btingleff@dmdiocese.org.