How to Give

Giving to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest can be done either directly or through a gift model that can provide tax benefits and even income. Click on a gift model below to learn more.

• Bequest
  Bequest
  You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.
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• 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 Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
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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. Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest does not yet offer this service directly. If you are interested in Charitable Gift Annuities, please contact us. Pastor Kevin will connect you with trusted partners.
  
• 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. At this time, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest does not provide this independently. We work with trusted partners to assist our donors in achieving their goals of giving.
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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. At this time, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest does not provide this independently. We work with trusted partners to assist our donors in achieving their goals of giving.
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• Charitable Lead Trust
  Charitable Lead Trust
  You fund a trust that makes gifts to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest for a number of years. Your family receives the trust remainder at substantial tax savings. At this time, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest does not provide this independently. We work with trusted partners to assist our donors in achieving their goals of giving.
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• Sale and Unitrust
  Sale and Unitrust
  You give a portion of your property to Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest to fund a charitable remainder trust. When the property sells, you receive cash and income for life. At this time, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest does not provide this independently. We work with trusted partners to assist our donors in achieving their goals of giving.
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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. At this time, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest does not provide this independently. We work with trusted partners to assist our donors in achieving their goals of giving.
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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. At this time, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest does not provide this independently. We work with trusted partners to assist our donors in achieving their goals of giving.
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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. At this time, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest does not provide this independently. We work with trusted partners to assist our donors in achieving their goals of giving.
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