Give from the Heart—and Your IRA
There’s nothing quite like a “job well done” feeling. It’s that sense of joyful satisfaction many people also identify with retirement, often calling it one of the happiest seasons of their lives.
If you’re age 70½ or older, your IRA can become a powerful way to share the Gospel. A Qualified Charitable Distribution to Lutheran Hour Ministries can multiply the joy of your giving while helping more people experience the hope of Christ.
By directing a gift from your IRA straight to LHM, your gift goes where you can’t to share the Gospel globally today and into the future. If you’re required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), your QCD can count toward meeting that requirement while potentially reducing your taxable income. For many donors, it’s one of the most effective ways to give.
Making a QCD is straightforward. Simply contact your IRA custodian and request that your gift be sent directly to Lutheran Hour Ministries. Because every donor’s financial situation is unique, we encourage you to speak with your financial or tax advisor about how a QCD can fit into your charitable plans. Additional questions about a QCD or other gift options? Contact our gift-planning staff at 1-877-333-1963 or lhm-gift@lhm.org.
Thank you for believing in our mission. Your generosity is more than a gift—it’s a reflection of your values and your faithful commitment to extending the Gospel’s reach. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and honored that you choose to invest in the critical work we do together.