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Carroll Lutheran Village’s Future:

Ministry of Caring Endowment
For over 25 years, Carroll Lutheran Village has sought after and recognized charitable gifts for a variety of needs. The primary focus however, is the need to increase the Ministry of Caring Endowment that exists to provide financial support for residents who exhaust their financial resources. Now at just over $7M, the Endowment provides limited assistance while the need continues to rise annually.

In FY 2007, Carroll Lutheran Village provided $1.1M in subsidy throughout the Village. This increase in one year of --% from FY 2006 indicates the future need of care and service as residents continue to reach ages that match the national trend of the fastest growing age group of 85 and over. The cumulative total of subsidy for the past five fiscal years is $4M. Carroll Lutheran Village’s mission is to ensure that residents will be cared for in a compassionate and dignified manner.

You can help with your financial support of older adults who simply run out of financial resources to maintain their dignity at a most vulnerable point in their lives.

Responding to the Need
Establish a Named Endowed Fund
For a donation of $100, perpetuate the name of a loved one

Establish a Planned Gift for the Ministry of Caring Endowment
To ensure the viability of care and support of residents continues, estate planning for many has provided major support for the organization. By naming the Village as beneficiary in a will, trust, life insurance policy or charitable gift annuity, one expands the ability of the Village to meet this growing and important need.

Respond to the Annual Appeal for Support
Conducted in the fall, charitable donations are sought for Endowment

Sponsor Special Initiatives
Annual Golf Tournament
At nearly half million dollars in income for the endowment, this fund and successful event draws great support from sponsors and golfers who together raise awareness and dollars for the Ministry of Caring Endowment.

Friends of the Village Events
Carroll Lutheran Village’s auxiliary works diligently to raise needed support for a variety of needs including capital and special gifts. Now celebrating 27 years of service, the auxiliary raises approximately $40,000 annually through special events and a membership drive. Every dollar that is raised by the Friends of the Village goes to: Resident Assistance Fund, FOV Endowment, employee scholarships, medical equipment and capital contributions for the Wellness Center and the Diven House.

Patronize our Gift Shops
All proceeds from the Village Corner Gift Shop and the Shop on the Square go to the Ministry of Caring Endowment.

Donate a Gift Online Today!
All gifts to this 501(c) (3) organization are recognized as charitable gifts and as such, are tax deductible.

Matching Gifts
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, as well as many employers, match contributions made by their employees / members to nonprofit charities like Carroll Lutheran Village. This is an effective way to increase the size of your gift! In most cases, donors initiate these gifts with a simple form available from their employer. To find out if your employer matches contributions, contact the HR Department at your company or Carroll Lutheran Village for the Thrivent form.

Pension Protection Act for 2007 – IRA Rollovers
Our tax system has encouraged charitable giving in our country for a long time. Gifts to qualified charities may be deducted from income that could otherwise be subject to tax under Federal law.

In August of 2006, the Pension Protection Act was passed by Congress allowing individuals to utilize funds in their traditional or Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to make charitable contributions free of tax obligations. With this action, people over age 70 ½ can withdraw up to $100,000 in 2007 to make a charitable gift. This is good news for individuals who are required to take unneeded IRA withdrawals and others who have experienced limitations in receiving tax benefits in the past. The full benefit of this opportunity can be found by completing each year’s transfer prior to December 31. This law must be re-enacted for it to extend beyond 2007. Contact your rollover administrator for the appropriate forms.
For more information on the PPA 2006 and charitable giving, visit the Internal Revenue Service website.