Legacy Foundation Fund
Planned giving to the Legacy Foundation Fund ensures that the work and mission of Saint Matthew will be faithfully advanced for generations to come through legacy gifts of bequests, trusts or other deferred or estate gifts.
Planned giving encourages members to leave a legacy by responding thankfully to God for our abundant blessings, by giving a legacy gift that will benefit others long after it was given and then experiencing the joy that comes through sharing.
Saint Matthew is able to receive a wide variety of charitable contributions including:
• Cash and Securities
• Bequests and Wills
• Retirement Plan Assets/IRAs
• Life Insurance
• Income Producing Plans
• Charitable Lead Trusts
Give A Gift That Keeps Giving
These gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by state and federal laws. Donors are urged to consult an attorney or financial advisor before completing arrangements for legacy gifts.
There are two avenues for such giving. Gifts may be made to Saint Matthew’s general fund where both the principal and earnings will be used for programs or projects where the need is greatest. Or you may direct your gift to the Saint Matthew Foundation Fund, where the gift will be invested and only the earnings used for the purpose you have designated.
Perhaps you already have named Saint Matthew as a beneficiary through your will, bequests, trusts or other deferred or estate gifts without notifying Saint Matthew. If so, let us know about it. No details about your estate plan are necessary. We just want to thank you now for the legacy you will leave later. You will automatically become a member of the Saint Matthew Legacy Society.
Foundation Fund Scholarship
The Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Legacy Foundation Fund will award scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year to qualified students who submit a completed application and who are subsequently selected.
PURPOSE: The Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Legacy Foundation Fund has set aside a portion of their earnings to support committed Christians in continuing their education beyond high school.
ELIGIBILITY: The Saint Matthew Lutheran Church Legacy Foundation Fund offers scholarships to men and women who are graduating from high school and will be enrolling full-time in an accredited four-year college or university leading to a baccalaureate degree, a two-year community college, or vocational school. Applicants must be high school students who have been actively involved in Saint Matt Youth, St. Matt’s Kids, Vacation Bible School, or the Worship Team at Saint Matthew.
HOW: Complete the online application below. The application must be submitted online, while the two letters of recommendation must be submitted via e-mail to scholarships@saintmatthew.org.
WHEN: The portal is open. Applications, including the letters of recommendation, must be received by April 19th, 2024, at 6pm. Applications will not be accepted after this date and time. Incomplete applications or applications without supporting letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
SCHOLARSHIP PAYMENT: The scholarship award will be sent to the educational institution on the applicant's behalf and distributed according to the institution's policies. Successful applicants will also be required to submit a recent photo for publication purposes.
For further information, contact the Scholarship Committee at scholarships@saintmatthew.org.
Want to know more?
If you would like more information about including Saint Matthew in your estate or about making a contribution, please let us know by calling or emailing.