We strive to witness to mercy when we reverence the dignity of each person, create a spirit of hospitality and pursue integrity of word and deed in our lives. Recognizing our own human weakness, we know that only through God’s mercy can we be merciful. 

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For more information on any of the following giving opportunities, please email us or call 716.821.1648

A bequest gift is one of the easiest and most beneficial means of assuring that your family and loved ones are provided for and at the same time supporting your favorite charities… such as the Sisters of Mercy.  A will is essential to carrying out your wishes.

Planned Giving

A gift by will is one of the easiest and most effective means of ensuring that your family and friends are fully provided for by your estate.  Your will can specify that after family and friends have been taken care of the remainder of your estate can be distributed to a charity, such as the Sisters of Mercy.  Another option is to specify that the Sisters of Mercy receive a predetermined fixed gift.

Those who already have a will can easily amend them through a simple legal transaction known as a "codicil".  A codicil must be signed and witnesses in accordance with the laws of your state, but it provides an easy vehicle for your legal professional to include the Sisters of Mercy as a beneficiary of your estate.

Whatever type of bequest you wish to make, a will is essential, as a will ensures that your wishes are explained, documented and clearly understood.  Otherwise a court will make those decisions after your death.

Our legal title is: Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

                         New York, Pennsylvania, Pacific West

                         Community, Inc.

                         Tax ID: 45-0566406

Gifts of Insurance Policies

A charitable gift of life insurance may be appropriate for some persons who have an existing policy they no longer need, or when they wish to purchase a new policy with the Sisters of Mercy named as the beneficiary.

Those who depend upon an insurance policy to protect their family may name the Sisters of Mercy as a contingent beneficiary if the beneficiary named in the policy predeceases the insured.  In this case, the policy would not be assigned to the Sisters of Mercy and there would be no income tax savings; but if the primary beneficiaries die before the insured the proceeds passing to the Sisters of Mercy would be free of federal estate taxes.  E-mail us for more information at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it