A Simple, Flexible Way to
Support Lutheran Family Services
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an easy and tax-efficient way to support Lutheran Family Services and the life-changing work we do every day. Through your donor-advised fund, you can recommend grants that help provide hope, healing, and support for children, families, refugees, older adults, and individuals facing life’s challenges.
You can make an immediate impact through a grant today or create a lasting legacy by including Lutheran Family Services in your long-term charitable plans.
What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund is often described as a charitable giving account. It allows you to make charitable contributions, receive applicable tax benefits, and recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations over time.
Recommend a Grant
If you already have a donor-advised fund, recommending a grant to Lutheran Family Services is simple.
- Contact your donor-advised fund administrator.
- Recommend a grant to Lutheran Family Services.
- Designate the amount and timing of your gift.
- Help strengthen individuals, families, and communities through your generosity.
Create a Lasting Legacy
You may also name Lutheran Family Services as a beneficiary of your donor-advised fund account. By designating all or a portion of your fund balance to Lutheran Family Services, you can ensure your values continue to support future generations.
Please contact your donor-advised fund provider for beneficiary designation forms and instructions.
Benefits of a Donor-Advised Fund
Simple and Convenient Giving
A donor-advised fund offers a simple and convenient way to manage your charitable giving while potentially providing immediate tax advantages. It allows you to:
- Support multiple charitable organizations from a single account
- Simplify recordkeeping for your charitable contributions
- Involve family members in philanthropic decision-making
- Recommend grants on a timeline that aligns with your charitable goals
How It Works
Consider This Example
Marco and Gwen established a donor-advised fund with a sponsoring organization. They contribute assets to the fund and later recommend grants to causes they care about. As they learn more about local needs, they direct support to Lutheran Family Services programs that provide counseling, adoption and foster care services, refugee support, family strengthening programs, and other community-based services.
Later, they name Lutheran Family Services as a beneficiary of their donor-advised fund, creating a charitable legacy that extends beyond their lifetime.
Assets That May Be Used to
Fund a Donor-Advised Fund
Cash
Contribute cash to your donor-advised fund account.
Appreciated Securities
Stocks and other appreciated securities accepted by many sponsors.
Mutual Funds
Fund your DAF with mutual fund holdings.
Real Estate
Real estate gifts may be accepted by the sponsoring organization.
Retirement Assets
Retirement assets may be used where permitted by the sponsor.
Closely Held Business Interests
Business interests may be eligible depending on the sponsoring organization.
Other Eligible Assets
Other assets accepted by the sponsoring organization may also fund your DAF.
Contact Us
LFS Foundation Team
For more information about making a donor-advised fund gift to Lutheran Family Services, contact a member of the LFS Foundation Team:
Phone: 531-444-3556
Email: [email protected]
Ready to Recommend a Grant?
Recommend a grant to Lutheran Family Services through your donor-advised fund administrator, or reach out to our team if you have questions about next steps.