OUTRIGHT GIFTS

  • CASH and ANNUAL FUND GIFTS
    Cash is the most common type of charitable gift and is also the easiest to make. Checks should be made payable to “St Matthew's Lutheran Church” with a note in the memo section specifying your intent to support the specific ministry or program. You can use your gift wherever the need is greatest by leaving the memo line blank. To give online, visit our secure online form.
  • GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE
    Gifts of appreciated homes, farms and other real property can receive the same tax treatment as gifts of securities – a full fair market value deduction and no tax on the capital gain. If the debt-free property is donated to St. Matthew's, the gift is deductible at the property’s appraised value It is sometimes possible to donate a partial interest in property, such as a percentage of ownership or mineral rights.

  • MEMORIAL OR TRIBUTE GIFTS
    Any gift may be designated in memory or honor of a friend, family member or other person.

  • GIFTS – IN – KIND
    Another way to support St. Matthew's is through gifts of tangible personal property. If a gift is related to the “charitable purpose” of St. Matthew's, which is generally very broad for faith based institutions; the donor may be eligible for a deduction of the asset’s full fair market value. Examples of gifts-in-kind include artwork, special library collections, furnishings, machinery, computer software or hardware.

  • CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
    You may be able to multiply the value of your gift by participating in a corporate matching gift program. Many companies match charitable gifts made by employees (or joint gifts with their spouses), retirees or board members. Outright gifts and the deduction value of irrevocable deferred gifts may qualify for a match. Some companies do not support faith based non-profits. You will need to ask your employer.

You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.