Importance of gifts
Fees charged to children and youth cover only 80% of the cost of camp. Gifts from synods, congregations, and indviduals enable us to keep camp affordable for all youth. Other youth need additional financial assistance in order to attend camp. No one is turned away from camp because of financial reasons.
Charitable gifts
• Provide scholarships to young people who need financial assistance to attend camp.
• Maintain and improve the facilities at both Lutheridge and Lutherock.
• Assist with the development of new programs to enable the ministry to better serve.
• Strengthen Lutheridge+Lutherock Ministries for future growth and development.
Giving Clubs
In 1997, giving clubs were established to recognize individuals who provide the strong base of support Lutheridge + Lutherock needs to grow and expand this ministry. These gifts provide support for the annual needs of LLMI. Benefits of membership in the giving clubs includes:
- Regular listing in the donor honor roll in the LINK newsletter and annual report
- Invitations to special events for donors
- Most importantly, the knowledge that your gifts are helping to give children a Christ-centered week of camp that will change their lives.
Stepping Stones--Gifts of $100 or more annually
Living Stones--Gifts of $200 or more annually
Ridge/Rock/Ranch Builders--Gifts of $500 or more annually
Master Builders-Gifts of $1,000 or more annually
Cornerstone--Gifts of $2,500 or more annually
Keyestone--Gifts of $5,000 or more annually
Foundation Builder--Gifts of $10,000 or more annually
Special Giving Opportunities and Scholarship Fund
Each year, special projects are identified that need special gifts in order to happen. Click here to view a list of this year's Special Giving Opportunities. In addition to these projects, gifts to LLMI's scholarship fund are always welcome. Each year, more than $50,000 is awarded in scholarships and discounts to assist youth to come to camp.
$395 provides a full camper scholarship
$110 provides a day camp scholarship
$1185 provides three camper scholarships
$198 provides one-half camper scholarship
$790 provides two camper scholarships
Make a Gift
Click the link to make a safe and secure gift online.
Endowment
LLMI has a general endowment fund as well as special named scholarship and facility funds. Each of these funds are managed according to agreements set up by the donor and/or LLMI Board of Trustees. The principle of these funds is protected while a portion of the interest/earnings is distributed each year for ministry. The long-term health of this ministry is dependent on the growth of these funds and new funds being added to them. Planned giving is the most common method of LLMI recieving new funds into its endowment. Click here to view a list of LLMI's endowment funds.
Thornburg Legacy
The Thornburg Legacy has been established since 1999. It is named after the Reverend Dr. J. Leweis Thornburg, founding leader fo LUtheridge to encourage planned gifts which helps provide for the long-term mission of Lutheridge + Lutherock Ministries. Click here to view a list of Thornburg Legacy members.
Thrivent Financial: The GivingPlus Program and Simply Giving
Through Thrivent Financial for Lutherans GivingPlus Program, your financial gift to LLMI will be enhanced by Thrivent Financial. It's an opportunity to increase your support because of your membership in Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Thrivent Financial will contribute 50 cents for every dollar that a member donates to an eligible and enrolled institution or organization, based on several guidelines. Click here for a Giving Plus form.
Whether a Thrivent Financial member or not, you can participate in Simply Giving. Through Simply Giving, your bank account or credit card will be debited on a schedule convenient to you so your gift can be given consistently over time. Click here for a Simply Giving enrollment form.
For more information on any of the giving opportunities on this page, please contact the Reverend Mike Ward at 828-684-2361, extension 325 or email.