How to Donate

The Annual Appeal
Each year, Malvern Retreat House asks its members to make a gift to the Annual Appeal. The Annual Appeal is the cornerstone of the Malvern Development Program. The revenues help support operational expenses including needed capital improvements, determined each year by the level of giving. The goal in 2010 is to raise $350,000. We ask each member to prayerfully consider making a gift to the Annual Appeal. For details, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

You can use your credit card now and donate to the Annual Appeal using this link...

Or... download the Annual Appeal donation form as a PDF Simply print, fill out and mail.

In Lieu of Flowers
Many members of our Malvern Family have asked that, in honor of their passing, friends and family make contributions to the Malvern Retreat House instead of sending flowers. To make a donation In Lieu of Flowers please use this link...

We are also providing logos for newspaper and Funeral Director's use. Click each logo to download a print-ready PDF file.

The Endowment Fund
The purpose of the Endowment Fund is to provide revenue for the long-term financial health of the Malvern Retreat House. While we have always managed to be financially stable, we have not been able to build our endowment to a satisfactory level for an institution of our size. Besides providing financial stability for a "rainy day", endowment income can also create an additional stream of revenue to help offset the increasing costs of retreats. Retreatants want to pay their way and continuing increases may deter a retreatant from participating in the retreat experience here at Malvern Retreat House.
For details, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

Gifts of Stock
Malvern Retreat House has set-up a brokerage account to accept gifts of stock. Members with securities may carefully consider the tax advantage of gifting stock to Malvern Retreat House. One can deduct the fully appreciated amount of the gift and avoid paying for capital gains by giving shares to Malvern Retreat House or any charitable organization. Malvern Retreat House receives the full value of the appreciated securities.
For details, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com
Note: Do not put stock in the League's name.

Major Gifts
"Give freely the gift that has been given to you." - Matthew 10:8
A key component of every development program is major gifts. We know that some Men or Women of Malvern have been more financially blessed than others. We also know that many people would be open to making a major gift to Malvern if they are personally asked to do so. At Malvern we are confident we can show a prospective major gift donor how his or her gift to Malvern can make a difference in changing peoples lives for the better.
If you know someone who is capable of making a major gift to Malvern, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

Matching Gifts
The Malvern Retreat House is a non-profit charity and, as such, is eligible to receive matching gift funds. If your company has a matching gift program, would you please consider making a matching gift? It’s a simple process. Simply complete and send in to the Development Office at Malvern a copy of the matching gift form from your company alongwith your check. The Development office will acknowledge receipt of your gift by completing your matching gift form. This is a unique way for you to double your gift to Malvern Retreat House, helping us to enhance our mission for the future.
For details, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

Naming Opportunities (Gifts to honor and memorialize)
If you would like to remember a loved one, a memorial gift to Malvern is a wonderful way to do so. Memorials may include room renovations, art items or contributions to the Malvern Memorial Fund. A gift of $200.00 or more will enable us to list the name of a deceased friend or relative on the Men of Malvern Memorial plaque in lower McShain Hall. All gifts are personally acknowledged.
For details, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

LivingMemorial Gifts
Gifting opportunities exist through the McShain-Horstmann Family LifeCenter.
For details, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

Tree Of Life There are two Tree of Life sculptures, the original is in the McShain Atrium adjacent to the Mary and John McShain Conference Center, the second is in the Family Life Center. Made of cast bronze and acrylic, each leaf and the boulders at the bottom of the tree may be engraved with the name of a loved one, a friend or retreatant, or someone you wish to honor. All you have to do is complete the Tree of Life Request Form and mail with a check or credit card for $250 to the Malvern Development Office. Complete the Tree of Life Request Form or call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

Other Planned Gifts
There are many ways to contribute to Malvern Retreat House and support its mission for the future. In addition to cash, checks, securities, bequests, gifts of personal property, or real estate, insurance policies can be changed to make Malvern a beneficiary. Charitable Remainder Trusts, Lead Trusts and annuities are among the many financial instruments that can be used in a way that is advantaged for the donor as well as the charity. We recommend you see your financial consultant or planner to explore the opportunities that making a planned gift might offer you.
For details, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

Remembering Malvern in your will
A bequest to the League is a noble and lasting gift. The Good Shepherd Club has been established to memorialize members and spouses who have included the Malvern Retreat House in their will or estate plan. They have chosen to say “thank you” for a lifetime of spiritual gifts received at the feet of Christ in the hills of Malvern Retreat House. Good Shepherd Club names are engraved on a plaque in Lower McShain Hall. Special Malvern Good Shepherd membership pins are sent to all who include Malvern in their will. Over 175 members have chosen to do so and we are grateful.
For details, call Michele O'Neill at 484-321-2544 or email MONeill@MalvernRetreat.com

The Malvern Retreat House 2009 Annual Report
The Malvern Retreat House, owned and operated by Catholic laity since 1921, serves the spiritual needs of lay men and women of all ages, as well as clergy and religious of many denominations through the retreat experience. Rooted in the Gospel truths of Jesus Christ, we provide a place of hospitality in a unique and peaceful environment.

The Annual Report recognizes those individuals, families, corporations, foundations and organizations who have made gifts to St.Joseph’s-in-the-Hills, Malvern Retreat House in the 2009 calendar year.

Download the 2009 Annual Report