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Ways to Give

Every gift to Fox Valley Lutheran helps provide Christ-centered education that prepares students for lives of Christian service. Whether you want to make an immediate impact through a current gift or plan a future gift that continues your legacy, there are many ways to support FVL's ministry.

The giving options below explain common ways to give, helping you choose the approach that best fits your personal, financial, and charitable goals. If you'd like assistance, our Mission Advancement team is happy to help you explore your options.

For planned giving and charitable gift planning, you may also connect with the WELS Christian Giving Counselor listed below. We encourage you to consult your financial planner, tax advisor, or attorney before making charitable giving or estate planning decisions.

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Questions?

MissionAdvancement@fvlhs.org
920-560-5107

Thank you for partnering with us to share the gospel and provide a Christ-centered education for future generations.

Current Donation Options

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Employer Matching Gifts

  • Current Donation
  • AGES 18+
  • Tax Savings

Many employers match donations their employees give to non-profits. Usually, the company match is 1:1, but sometimes it is more. Check with your employer to find out if they offer this program.

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Appreciated Assets

  • Current Donation
  • AGES 18+
  • Tax Savings
  • Capital Gains Relief

Appreciated assets include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate. Donating the asset itself rather than the proceeds from the sale can provide you with tax relief.

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Cash

  • Current Donation
  • AGES 18+
  • Tax Savings

One-time as well as recurring cash donations can usually be designated as charitable contributions on your taxes.

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Donor Advised Funds

  • Current Donation
  • AGES 18+
  • Tax Savings
  • $10K Minimum

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) enable “bunching” deductions in one year. This means you can consolidate multiple years of contributions in one year, maximizing tax benefits for you. 

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Qualified Charitable Distribution

  • Current Donation
  • AGES 18+
  • Tax Savings

Retirees can donate their IRA’s Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). QCDs are excluded from income for Fed. tax purposes.  

Deferred Donation Options

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Endowments

  • Deferred Donation
  • AGES 18+
  • Tax Savings

The principal in the endowment fund is invested, and the income from this investment is used by the non-profit. The principal fund remains intact and provides long-term benefits to the non-profit.

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Beneficiary Designations

  • Deferred Donation

  • AGES 18+

  • Survivors Benefit

Beneficiary designations are deferred gifts from bank or retirement accounts. Life insurance also provides this opportunity. Beneficiaries receive funds at a later time.

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Wills & Trusts

  • Deferred Donation
  • AGES 18+
  • Tax Savings
  • Capital Gains Relief
  • Survivors Benefit

Wills and Trusts provide support to beneficiaries at a later time.

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Charitable Remainder Trust

  • Deferred Donation
  • AGES 60+
  • Tax Savings
  • Capital Gains Relief
  • Survivors Benefit
  • Retirement $
  • $200K Minimum Investment

With Charitable Remainder Trusts, you make a gift of cash, securities, or real estate in exchange for receiving a regular, specified amount. Surviving children can benefit at a later time, along with your chosen charity.

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Charitable Gift Annuity

  • AGES 60+
  • Tax Savings
  • Capital Gains Relief
  • Survivors Benefit
  • Retirement $
  • $10K Minimum Investment

With a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA), you make a gift of cash or securities in exchange for receiving quarterly payments. Your chosen charity will benefit at a later time.

Other Ways to Support FVL

 

 

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If you are interested in these opportunities or have questions, please contact

Mission Advancement Office

School: 920-560-5107

WELS Resources

The WELS area Christian Giving Counselors are listed below. They are here to help you with putting together your will and your plan for making end-of-life decisions. 

Mr. Patrick Ruehrdanz
patrick.ruehrdanz@wels.net
847-370-8812

Rev. Aaron Glaeske
aaron.glaeske@wels.net
760-803-0123

The WELS Foundation is our partner and offers planned giving tools for your convenience.

Making an estate plan? Check out the Estate Planning for the Christian Steward PDF booklet.

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