"In terms of gift planning, we need to be bold and courageous givers because it is all a gift from Him. If we trust that He will take care of us, it makes it simpler to do."
Welcome to Lutheran Hour Ministries Planned Giving
Thank you for your interest in Lutheran Hour Ministries. Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. We have an increasing number of friends at LHM who are now benefiting from life income gifts, gift annuities and other plans. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.
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Benefits for Family and Lutheran Hour Ministries
There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting some of these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.
A Bequest to Further Good Work Nancy and David Atkins were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals impacted by the good work of our organization. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future support to continue our mission. More on A Bequest to Further Good Work >>.
Deferred Gift Annuity Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision, because the value of the stock increased to $100,000 a few years later. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.
Major IRA Gift Tom is a retired CPA. With good investments, his IRA had grown to become over 80% of his total estate. Tom was looking for a way to rebalance his estate. He wanted to make a major gift to charity, but needed to protect his home and personal savings. More on Major IRA Gift >>.
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact lhm-gift@lhm.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
