Support Your Cathedral
There are many ways to contribute to the mission and ministry of Washington National Cathedral.
Support Our Mission
Did you know that the Cathedral receives no operating support from the federal government or any national church body? Every service, concert and program is made possible through the incredible generosity of individuals like you. Thank you for your support!
Washington National Cathedral is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization EIN #53-0196604 under the Internal Revenue Service code.
Gifts By Mail
Make checks payable to Washington National Cathedral and include our printable donation form (download below).
Gifts by Phone
Make your gift over the phone by calling 202-537-2200.Other Ways to Give
Supporters who give $60 or more annually are eligible for National Cathedral Association (NCA) membership benefits. Join or renew now.
Support Cathedral offerings all year long through this convenient and effective option. Set up your automatic gift now.
Tribute gifts are recorded in the Book of Remembrance and a Gloria Deo card is sent to gift honorees or their families. Make an honor or memorial gift online.
Multiply your contribution to the Cathedral by having your employer match your donation. Use our online tool to see if your company matches donations.
Gifts of stock or mutual funds allow you to have an immediate impact on our work, while also possibly paying less in income taxes. Learn more in our downloadable guide.
Make your gift quickly and securely through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) at your financial institution. Email our team to receive the necessary account and routing numbers.
Donor-advised funds are a popular and tax-efficient way to make charitable donations. Clients of Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable and BNY Mellon can easily recommend a gift through the DAF Direct window below:
If you are 70 ½ or older, you may be eligible to make tax-free gifts from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to the Cathedral. If you are 73 or older, these gifts may also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Giving to the Cathedral through your IRA is a convenient way to increase your support. We have partnered with Giving Docs to make it easy!
Special Opportunity: Join the Legacy Challenge!
General Planned Giving Information
Planned gift options include wills, trusts, and retirement plan or life insurance beneficiary designations. When you and the Cathedral work together to establish a planned gift, you leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
Learn more about which gift plan is right for you and your loved ones on our Planned Giving Website.
For custom information about your gift options, please email [email protected].