Ways to Support KMLHS

Ways to Support KMLHS

As a non-profit organization, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School relies heavily upon donations from people who recognize the wonderful opportunity that exists in Christian schools such as ours. “Empowered by God’s Word, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School educates, encourages, and equips God’s people for life and for eternity.”  That is our mission, and through your prayers and support, you are a valuable part in carrying out that mission.  Thank you.

Prayers

Prayer is the most important “fragrant offering” we can sacrifice to God. We ask you to spend special minutes in your day to pray for God’s blessing on your Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School.  Pray for our students and their families. Pray for our faculty and staff.

James 5:16  “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”  

(Link to prayers)

Cash Gifts God has blessed you richly. It may be possible to make a cash gift from the surplus of blessings from above. Check out the link and see if you can make a special donation to advance the ministry of KML. (Link to donation form)

Memorial / Honorarium

Many families choose to let the faith of a departed loved one shine as an example to others through the memorial offering.

      Special events such as anniversaries, baptisms, confirmations, graduations, and birthdays can also be honored through a gift. These events will be recognized in publications of Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School.

(Link to memorial information and card)  

Recurring Gifts through Simply Giving *

By completing the simple registration form to set up a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account, you determine the frequency, size, and purpose of your automatic gift with the knowledge that you are supporting quality Christian education.  Your monthly donation provides a steady income for KML, and we all know that any amount multiplied over the months will provide an even greater amount of support to strengthen and support the ministry at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School.  Your gift is an action of love on behalf of future generations that will sit in our classrooms and grow in God’s grace.  

                                     (Link to Thrivent form)

Planned Giving 

 

Estate Planning through your will or through living trust is a God pleasing example of love for those who are important to you even after the Lord has taken you home. You can protect God’s earthly gifts from government taxes and probate courts simply by having a detailed will. For many a living trust is the best option.   Charitable Gift Annuities can be established to help you fulfill the goal of “dying broke.” It remains a popular giving tool that has long appealed to donors. Through a gift annuity, donors give cash or stock to a ministry in return for lifetime fixed income payments that are based on age--the older the donor, the larger the payment. Even after lifetime payments to donors, a ministry like KML is still left with a good portion of the original gift for expansion of the ministry.

Life Insurance policies can be purchased that name KML as a beneficiary. You donate the yearly premiums to maintain a small or large policy. The gift of the premiums is much smaller than the possible gift after death. You would be surprised how big a gift can be given for a small yearly premium!

Stocks & Mutual Funds transactions are easy to make. It may offer even more benefits to you and to KML than a cash gift. In some cases, making a charitable contribution using an appreciated asset can help you accomplish your personal goals as well as exercise your charitable spirit. A transaction can be done electronically directly to KML.

 

Adopting a Tuition shows kindness to a family that is committed to Christian education but financially is challenged. You could help pay for the education of a future pastor, teacher, doctor, business owner, or other leader in the community!   You can be a matching gift partner!  If the Lord has blessed you with considerable financial resources you can make a gift that will inspire others to give what they are able. Every dollar raised up to a specific amount by a certain time can be doubled by your generosity. Your gift could match dollars donated for the “Time to Grow” capital campaign!

Gifts of Appreciated Property  - Give this gift to KML and escape the capital gain tax while receiving an income tax deduction. You also remove that asset from your estate, thereby reducing your potential estate tax burden.

Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)  - Need a security blanket? CRTs work particularly well with appreciating assets, and can be used with stock in a family owned business or real estate. No income tax is imposed on the remaining value of the trust, and you get a current income tax deduction. As a result, you obtain the tax benefits while postponing the date when the charity receives the gift.

Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)- A CLT is the flip side. Give the charity the use of the asset and the right to the income generated for a period of years. Then, the asset can revert back to you, or go to whomever you choose. This can be income-producing stocks and bonds or other valuable items. You get a current income tax deduction for the value given to the charity (but the trust pays income tax on its income).

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