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Faithful Living... Inspired Giving...


The way you live your life tells the story of your values, hopes and desires. How will you tell your faith-inspired story?


Creating a thoughtful gift plan now can have an impact today and for years to come. Whether you have much to give or a small amount to share, a gift through your will or trust can support your loved ones and the ministries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America that mean the most to you.


The ELCA Foundation’s team of gift planning professionals are available to help you share your faith-inspired story, at no cost to you. Contact the ELCA Foundation at elcafoundation@elca.org or 800-638-3522, ext. 2970. Find out more about how your gift plan, including charitable bequests, can be an enduring reflection of your faithful living and inspired giving.


There are multiple ways to share your faith-inspired story. Here are some gifting options provided by the ELCA Foundation:


• Gifts made through a will or trust • Charitable gift annuities • Charitable remainder trusts • Donor advised funds


• Donor-directed distribution agreements


• Memorial endowment funds • Outright gift facilitation


Information provided by the ELCA Foundation should not be considered tax or legal advice. Please consult with your tax or legal advisor before proceeding with estate or gift planning.


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