By utilizing the calculators listed below, you will easily be able to preview illustrations of the best solutions for your gifts.
There are ways to begin determining how your investments can benefit you, your family, and the congregation and other ministries you love. Our gift planning calculators can provide you with illustrations of how your gift will benefit you and others:
Benefit from attractive fixed payouts that are partially tax free. Receive a charitable tax deduction on the amount of the original gift.
Receive fixed payments with tax free sale plus charitable tax deduction.
Benefit from fixed payouts beginning at a date of your choosing more than one year after the gift.
Enjoy substantial cash and save 50%, 70% or even 100% of tax on gain.
Receive cash plus increased income from trust! Charitable tax deduction reduces tax on gain.
Enjoy increased income with tax free sale plus charitable tax deduction.
Colossians 4:2
Our straightforward process begins with discussing what’s important to you. Then, with our knowledge and expertise, we'll help you establish goals, take full advantage of tax benefits, and thoughtfully provide for and your family and your faith, even after you've left this Earth.
Many wonder if they have “enough” to create a gift plan. The answer is always yes. All people possess God’s gifts, and even the humblest gifts can make a positive impact. And regardless of the gifts you wish to share, our counselors will work with you, at no charge. Learn more in our FAQ section..
Just as everyone has different goals and needs, we offer a variety of different options to structure your gift plan. Each option has its respective strengths and variables, and each can be of benefit to someone if applied thoughtfully, and with guidance.
We are thankful that we can leave a bequest to our children, and also through the Foundation’s work, make a gift to all the congregations we have served, our Concordias, and an agency we are passionate about.
Edward & Janet Krauss
We developed a plan that creates security for ourselves and our young son while furthering the work done by the church and others. Your process provided us the means to shape a plan that is useful now and easily flexible for the future.
Mark & Kristine
Indianapolis, IN
It was with great joy that we were able to work on our legacy for Lutheran ministries. The LCMS Foundation helped us to formulate a plan to ensure that a portion of the gifts God has given us would be used to bless others.
Charlotte & Roy
Radcliff, KY
The process provided us with an easy to use form to compose a gift letter that models for our children continued ministry support after our passing as well as a personal faith statement that will be given to our children and their families upon our passing.
Cam & Janet Fuerniss
Loveland, CO
How can we help you today? If you're a current donor, account holder or investor with a question, or if you're new to the LCMS Foundation and would like more information, we'd love to hear from you. Please use the "I have a question or comment about" drop-down field below to get your comment to the correct person or department faster.