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Legacy Planning Consultations
Christ Community Lutheran School (CCLS) is pleased to offer free consultations with a legacy
planning consultant to help families steward God’s gifts wisely. Whether you're looking to create
a legacy plan or review an existing one, this service provides expert guidance in aligning your
life goals with faithful stewardship. All circuit members are encouraged to take advantage of this
opportunity to explore options and build a plan that reflects their values. Please contact the
school administration at: administrator@christcommunityls.org
planning consultant to help families steward God’s gifts wisely. Whether you're looking to create
a legacy plan or review an existing one, this service provides expert guidance in aligning your
life goals with faithful stewardship. All circuit members are encouraged to take advantage of this
opportunity to explore options and build a plan that reflects their values. Please contact the
school administration at: administrator@christcommunityls.org
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you are 70½ years of age or older, you can make a gift from your Individual Retirement
Account (IRA) to Christ Community Lutheran School (CCLS) without paying income taxes
on the distribution. This tax-smart giving option—known as a Qualified Charitable
Distribution (QCD)—is a powerful way for IRA owners to support 501(c)(3) organizations like
CCLS.
Why Consider a QCD to CCLS?
- Your gift counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if you're age 73
or older.
- You avoid paying income taxes on the distribution.
- You experience the joy of seeing your gift immediately benefit students, teachers, and
programs at CCLS.
How It Works
- You must be 70½ years or older at the time of your gift.
- The QCD must be sent directly from your IRA administrator to CCLS.
- Funds distributed to you personally and then donated do not qualify.
- QCDs from 401(k), 403(b), SEP, or other plans are not eligible.
- QCDs do not increase your taxable income, but they also do not qualify for a
charitable deduction.
- Therefore, your gift will not appear on your annual tax receipt from CCLS.
New Opportunity: QCDs for Life Income Gifts
Recent legislation allows one-time QCD transfers to fund Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs).
This option comes with additional rules and a maximum transfer limit. Please consult your
financial advisor, tax consultant, or IRA administrator for guidance.
For assistance with planning a gift that will benefit Christ Community Lutheran School now
or in the future, please contact us at: administrator@christcommunityls.org
Thank you for considering this impactful way to support the mission of Christ Community
Lutheran School!
Disclaimer: Christ Community Lutheran School does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice.
This information is for educational purposes only. Please consult your financial advisor before
making any charitable giving decisions.
Account (IRA) to Christ Community Lutheran School (CCLS) without paying income taxes
on the distribution. This tax-smart giving option—known as a Qualified Charitable
Distribution (QCD)—is a powerful way for IRA owners to support 501(c)(3) organizations like
CCLS.
Why Consider a QCD to CCLS?
- Your gift counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if you're age 73
or older.
- You avoid paying income taxes on the distribution.
- You experience the joy of seeing your gift immediately benefit students, teachers, and
programs at CCLS.
How It Works
- You must be 70½ years or older at the time of your gift.
- The QCD must be sent directly from your IRA administrator to CCLS.
- Funds distributed to you personally and then donated do not qualify.
- QCDs from 401(k), 403(b), SEP, or other plans are not eligible.
- QCDs do not increase your taxable income, but they also do not qualify for a
charitable deduction.
- Therefore, your gift will not appear on your annual tax receipt from CCLS.
New Opportunity: QCDs for Life Income Gifts
Recent legislation allows one-time QCD transfers to fund Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs).
This option comes with additional rules and a maximum transfer limit. Please consult your
financial advisor, tax consultant, or IRA administrator for guidance.
For assistance with planning a gift that will benefit Christ Community Lutheran School now
or in the future, please contact us at: administrator@christcommunityls.org
Thank you for considering this impactful way to support the mission of Christ Community
Lutheran School!
Disclaimer: Christ Community Lutheran School does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice.
This information is for educational purposes only. Please consult your financial advisor before
making any charitable giving decisions.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to receive an tax
deduction while enabling your contributions to grow tax-free for future giving. These funds are
created solely to support charitable organizations. Once you’ve established and funded a DAF
through a financial institution of your choice, you can recommend grants to Christ Community
Lutheran School (CCLS) at any time.
While CCLS does not administer donor-advised funds, we are a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit
and are fully eligible to receive gifts from your DAF. Commonly accepted assets include cash,
stocks, mutual fund shares, and other non-cash assets. You receive a tax deduction at the time
of your contribution, and your gift can make a lasting impact on the mission of CCLS.
How Does a Donor Advised Fund Work?
1. Establish a DAF with a sponsoring organization such as Fidelity Charitable,
Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or a community foundation.
2. Make an irrevocable, tax-deductible contribution of cash, stock, or other
assets.
3. The sponsoring organization manages the fund, allowing it to grow tax-free.
4. You retain advisory privileges to recommend grants to qualified charities like
CCLS.
5. Once approved, your gift is distributed to Christ Community Lutheran School.
Why Consider a DAF?
- Simplify your giving and consolidate charitable contributions.
- Create a legacy by naming your DAF sponsor in your will or as a retirement plan
beneficiary.
- Strategically support CCLS over time, with flexibility in timing and amount.
- Pass on generosity by naming heirs or favorite charities as successors to your
DAF.
Let Us Thank You
If you choose to recommend a grant to CCLS through your DAF, please include your name and
contact information so we can properly acknowledge your generosity and apply your gift as
intended.
For assistance with planning a gift that will benefit Christ Community Lutheran School now
or in the future, please contact us at: administrator@christcommunityls.org
Disclaimer: Christ Community Lutheran School does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice.This information is for educational purposes only. Please consult your financial advisor beforemaking any charitable giving decisions.
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to receive an tax
deduction while enabling your contributions to grow tax-free for future giving. These funds are
created solely to support charitable organizations. Once you’ve established and funded a DAF
through a financial institution of your choice, you can recommend grants to Christ Community
Lutheran School (CCLS) at any time.
While CCLS does not administer donor-advised funds, we are a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit
and are fully eligible to receive gifts from your DAF. Commonly accepted assets include cash,
stocks, mutual fund shares, and other non-cash assets. You receive a tax deduction at the time
of your contribution, and your gift can make a lasting impact on the mission of CCLS.
How Does a Donor Advised Fund Work?
1. Establish a DAF with a sponsoring organization such as Fidelity Charitable,
Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or a community foundation.
2. Make an irrevocable, tax-deductible contribution of cash, stock, or other
assets.
3. The sponsoring organization manages the fund, allowing it to grow tax-free.
4. You retain advisory privileges to recommend grants to qualified charities like
CCLS.
5. Once approved, your gift is distributed to Christ Community Lutheran School.
Why Consider a DAF?
- Simplify your giving and consolidate charitable contributions.
- Create a legacy by naming your DAF sponsor in your will or as a retirement plan
beneficiary.
- Strategically support CCLS over time, with flexibility in timing and amount.
- Pass on generosity by naming heirs or favorite charities as successors to your
DAF.
Let Us Thank You
If you choose to recommend a grant to CCLS through your DAF, please include your name and
contact information so we can properly acknowledge your generosity and apply your gift as
intended.
For assistance with planning a gift that will benefit Christ Community Lutheran School now
or in the future, please contact us at: administrator@christcommunityls.org
Disclaimer: Christ Community Lutheran School does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice.This information is for educational purposes only. Please consult your financial advisor beforemaking any charitable giving decisions.
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