Lutheran Ministries of Mercy is a registered charitable organization and in Good Standing in the State of Ohio. We file annual 990’s and participate in full financial audits each year. This information can be found on our websites and at Candid (Formerly Guidestar) - visit Guidestar.org to view our donor profile. We are happy to provide additional information for you, your financial planner and/or accountant to make all of the processes effortless.

Ways to Give

Prayer - Thank you for remembering us through prayer. Our ministries are guided by “love they neighbor” and having you joining us in asking for God’s blessing helps us achieve our goals.

Time and Talent are all engagement opportunities that mean the world to us. Our clients face many challenges, and it is the dedication of volunteers who give of their time and talents is a blessing we don’t take for granted. For more information on volunteerism, please contact our affiliate agencies directly:

  • Filling Homes: Sarah Jackson, 419-592-6451 ext. 1350
  • Luther Home of Mercy: Lisa McNary, 419-836-7741
  • Lutheran Social Services: Debbie Lisk, 419-243-9178

Outright Gifts may be given as a direct contribution or a pledge that can be made over a specified period of time. These gifts are wonderful because they reflect your compassion for our clients and the programs we offer to make a difference.

  • Gifts of cash, credit, checks and in-kind materials
  • Charitable Gift Annuities and gifts directed from your 401(k), retirement plan or other qualified charitable distributions. 
      • making gifts directly to us allows you to spend-down without additional taxation
  • Gifts from donor advised funds and grants
  • Gifts of stocks 

Planned Gifts are also an option for giving. While they require more planning and counsel from your attorney, financial advisor and family, we have established funds for our Ministry and will meet with your when the time is right for you. Legacy gifts

  • Gifts of cash, credit, checks and in-kind materials; 
  • Gifts of stocks and bonds
  • Gifts of appreciated securities; 
  • Gifts of life insurance, trusts or retirement plan proceeds 

Whether you would like to invest in one of our affiliates or all three, we would be honored to work with you to find an opportunity that lets you provide for your family and makes a significant difference for those in our care.

For more information on giving. please contact Jeanette Hrovatich, Director of Planned Giving by phone at 419-972-4373

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