Giving

Gifts in the form of cash, checks, credit cards, and ACH transactions will be accepted and recorded at face value. 

Please consider monthly giving. A monthly gift may seem small, but your recurring gift ensures that Trinity can continue to thrive, serve, and make a lasting impact in our community. 

Gifts of appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, and mutual funds) are a common alternative to gifts of cash and can offer donors a double tax benefit. Securities held for more than 12 months are deductible at full fair-market value up to a percentage of your adjusted gross income and any excess deductions can be carried forward for subsequent years. Donors bypass any capital gain taxes on the appreciated value, offering a smart way to make a difference for Trinity English. Contact Deacon Mary Lasits or Julie Shepperd for transfer information. 

*Please consult with your accountant and financial professionals regarding your personal situation and latest IRS regulations. 

Reflecting a nationwide trend, many donors and friends are recommending gifts from their Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). DAFs are established through the nonprofit arms of financial-services firms or through other sponsoring organizations, such as a community foundation. You can recommend a gift to Trinity English Lutheran Church by contacting your financial institutions or fund manager. The gifts will be sent directly to Trinity English.

*Please request your name and address be included, as some funds only include the fund’s name and address. 

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a great way to reduce required minimum distributions (RMDs) and optimize the tax benefits of giving. Qualified Charitable Distributions allow individuals age 70-½ and older make tax-free donations directly from an IRA to a qualified charity. 

*Please consult with your accountant and financial professionals regarding your personal situation and latest IRS regulations. 

By remembering Trinity English Lutheran Church in your estate plans, you have chosen to be a future blessing to those who come after us. Thank you for your interest in creating a lasting legacy through your estate planning. Making provisions for your church can be an important and lasting way to ensure Trinity’s ministries and programs will always continue.