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To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.

Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.

Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.

If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a tax-free gift through your individual retirement account (IRA). Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are the savviest way for seniors to use their IRAs to maximize their charitable impact to a qualified nonprofit organization like Lutheran Life Villages. By leveraging this contribution method, individuals not only have an opportunity to give back to their community but also have the added benefit of potentially reducing their taxable income.

Consult your tax advisor to make a gift today!

Use EIN Tax ID # 35-0885590 and Lutheran Homes, Inc. to complete your gift.

If you have Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), you can simplify your giving and easily recommend a grant to LLV. A DAF is like a charitable savings account. DAFs give you the flexibility of how much and how often money is granted to LLV and other qualified charities. They offer a valuable opportunity for donors to make tax-deductible contributions while making a lasting impact on our residents. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts. 

Go to your giving portal and enter our EIN Tax ID # 35-0885590 and Lutheran Homes, Inc. to complete your gift.

Put stock in something that matters! Donating appreciated stock allows donors to avoid capital gains taxes. Donors can donate stock directly to our senior living community, allowing them to make a meaningful impact while also reducing their taxable income. Click here for an easy transfer of your stock to LLV.

Did you know that thousands of companies match donations by employees to our organization? Please use the below search tool to see if your company will match your donation and to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions that you need to submit a matching gift.

By directing Choice Dollars® through the Thrivent Choice program, eligible Thrivent clients with membership can influence where Thrivent distributes some of its outreach funding each year.

Since its inception in 2010, Thrivent has provided more than $550 million in charitable outreach funds through Thrivent Choice, to help support the initiatives of nonprofit organizations like LLV.

Please consider directing Choice Dollars to LLV. We will use Thrivent Choice funding to impact our Resident Programming or Pastoral Care Ministry- your choice!

For more information about the Thrivent Choice program and Choice Dollars:

• Visit thrivent.com/thriventchoice.
• Call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” when prompted.
• Contact your Thrivent financial advisor.

If you are not eligible but wish to learn about other ways to give to LLV, please visit our new Giving page at LLVgive.org or contact Jennifer Zurbuch, Director of Philanthropy, 260-447-1595 x2149.