How to Give

Giving to Luther Seminary can be done either directly via cash gifts or through a planned gift that can provide tax benefits and even income to you. Below are the most popular ways friends give to Luther Seminary. Click on a planned gift below to learn more.

IRA Rollover

IRA Rollover
Congress has enacted a permanent IRA charitable rollover. As a result you can make an IRA rollover gift this year and in future years.
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Beneficiary Designation Gifts

Beneficiary Designation Gifts
You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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Bequest

Bequest
You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds
You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
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IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover

IRA to Gift Annuity Rollover
You may be looking for a way to help further our mission and enhance your income. If you are 70� or older, you can make a one-time IRA rollover to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
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Charitable Gift Annuity

Charitable Gift Annuity
You transfer your cash or appreciated property to our organization in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments (with rates based on your age) for the rest of your life.
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Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Charitable Remainder Unitrust
You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
You transfer your cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with fixed income for life or a term of years.
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Charitable Lead Trust

Charitable Lead Trust
You fund a trust that makes gifts to us for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings.
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Sale and Unitrust

Sale and Unitrust
You give a portion of your property to us to fund a charitable remainder trust, when the property sells you receive cash and income for life.
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Bargain Sale

Bargain Sale
We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
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Give It Twice Trust

Give It Twice Trust
You provide your children with a stream of income while making a gift to charity.
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Life Estate Reserved

Life Estate Reserved
You give your property to our organization but retain the right to use the property during your life.
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Planned Giving, Made Simple

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