Gifts that pay you back
Transfer securities, cash, or other property to your favorite ministry and we’ll manage the investment of the assets and pay an income to you, your designated beneficiaries, or both. Receive payments for the rest of your life or, in some cases, up to a certain number of years.
Explore income gift options
Learn about gift types that enable you to impact our organization while supporting yourself or loved ones for years to come.
Charitable Gift Annuities
Experience the best of both worlds: support our cause while receiving fixed payments for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Tailor income streams, diversify assets, and leave a lasting legacy through the flexibility of a Charitable Remainder Trust.
Charitable Lead Trusts
Enhance your giving strategy by providing immediate support to our cause, while safeguarding assets for loved ones later.
Your life can make a difference
As a partner ministry of the South Dakota Synod, ELCA, Lutheran Planned Generosity of South Dakota offers creative solutions to your financial, tax, and estate planning goals that recognize your faith and generosity. Whether a gift today or a legacy plan supporting those you love and the ministries you care about most, your life can make a difference.
A Family’s Plan Through the ELCA Foundation
Jim and Nancy Schade
Volga, SD
After owning land that had significantly appreciated in value, the Schades sold it with the help of a gift planning team, creating a charitable remainder trust. The remainder will benefit ministries that have impacted their lives, such as the ELCA Fund for Leaders, Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota, and Lutheran Social Services Refugee Resettlement.
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
 | Name: Kathy McHenry Executive Director Phone: 605-274-5030 Email: kmchenry@sdsynod.org |
As Executive Director of Lutheran Planned Giving of South Dakota, Kathy brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, public speaking, and non-profit leadership. She specializes in generational transitions and legacy planning, particularly with farm and ranch families, as well as charitable trusts and tax-advantaged donations. Her workshops make these processes easily understood and accessible to everyone.
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Popular tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.