The Lutheran Community Foundation

Gift Calculator

Through the Gift Calculator, you can learn more about potential income and charitable deductions available through income-producing gifts like gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts.
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Most Recent Quarterly Investment Report

Download a copy of the Lutheran Community Foundation's most recent Investment Report and Policies.
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Giving Options Tool

Use this tool to shape a plan that matches your assets and maximizes your charitable possibilities.
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Charitable Seminar Presentations

The LCF has two new seminars available for download, making it easy for financial representatives to present charitable giving concepts to both individuals and organizations.
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IRS Appraisal Required for Some Insurance Gifts

The IRS now requires an independent qualified appraisal for all non-cash charitable gifts of $5,000 or more. These “non-cash gifts” include life insurance made through absolute assignment to a charity, such as the Lutheran Community Foundation.
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Fund Workbooks May be Submitted Electronically

Funds for individuals and organizations can now be started online, by submitting a fund workbook electronically! Click for instructions and to download the Fund Workbooks. User must have an active internet connection.
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Guide to Making Gifts of Thrivent Life Insurance

A step-by-step guide for Thrivent Financial representatives who wish to create a charitable fund using life insurance.
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Gift Illustration Request

Request an illustration for a gift annuity or charitable remainder trust at the Lutheran Community Foundation.
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Thrivent Introduction Letter

This introduction letter can be used to start a conversation with your clients about charitable giving.
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LiveMeeting Presentations

Review upcoming and archived LiveMeeting presentations for more ideas how the Lutheran Community Foundation can assist your clients with their charitable giving.
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