Support
Your gift does make a difference. As a small non-profit, LSM is proud to be able to show donors first-hand the impact of their contribution on young, aspiring musicians who come together in this intentional community of faith. And, just as there are different types of donors, LSM offers different ways to give.
Donate Now
Your gift is an investment in LSM's commitment to musical excellence, Lutheran faith, and nurturing community, and provides direct support to our program. As a donor, please know you have a standing invitation to visit Lutheran Summer Music—whether to attend concerts and recitals during our final Festival Week or, if it works better for you, to get a behind-the-scenes tour during the first three weeks of LSM.
Come and see for yourself the impact your generosity has on the musicianship and faith development of these young people and the intentional community that supports them!
Lutheran Music Program is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible as allowable by law.
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Be Part of a Powerful and Lasting Future for LSM
Strength & Stay
Ensuring Music, Faith & Leadership for Our Future
Now is the time to invest in our shared future. With a combination of current and legacy gifts, the creation of endowments, a focus on alumni enthusiasm, and your enduring generosity it is our goal to raise $6 million to secure the future of LSM through the Strength & Stay Campaign.
The Strength & Stay 40th anniversary campaign is made up of parents, alumni, and friends of LSM—people like you—making 3-year pledges at all levels and remembering LSM in their estate plans. Over 90 individuals and families have committed, with 92% of the total $6 million campaign goal already secured!
Other Ways to Give
Mail a Check
Send your check to: Lutheran Music Program, PO Box 8687, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Direct Thrivent Choice Dollars
Thrivent Choice is a charitable grant program of Thrivent Financial. The Thrivent Choice program gives eligible benefit members an opportunity to recommend where Thrivent distributes some of its charitable outreach funds each year. If you are a Thrivent member (16 years or older), you can designate Lutheran Music Program as the recipient of your Thrivent Choice Dollars. It’s easy and can be done by calling Thrivent at 800-847-4836 or online:
Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
Here are some important notes and highlights of the law:
The distribution must be made from a traditional or Roth IRA.
You must be at least 70-1/2 years of age when the distribution is made.
Amounts given count toward your annual required minimum distribution.
The distribution must be made directly from the IRA to Lutheran Music Program.
Because circumstances may vary from person to person, donors should discuss plans with a professional tax advisor.
Authorize a Grant from Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
If you have created a DAF for charitable giving consider authorizing a grant to Lutheran Music Program.
Donate Appreciated Securities
If you donate stock that you have held for more than a year, you are giving more than if you sold the stock and made a cash donation because you do not have to pay capital gains taxes.
Organization: Lutheran Music Program
Fed Tax ID Number: 47-0638445
DTC Number: 0141
Account Number: 47130975
Include LSM in Your Estate Plans
Interested in listing Lutheran Music Program as a beneficiary in your will or life insurance policy? If so, please contact Development Officer Lisa Hartwig at 612-879-9555 or lhartwig@lutheransummermusic.org. She will ensure that your intentions are documented and answer any questions you might have.
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Endowment Fund
Our Endowment Fund is held at InFaith Community Foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. InFaith provides sound and responsible investment management of our Endowment Fund, as well as gift expertise through its experienced professional staff. InFaith staff is available to work with you and your attorney, financial advisor and accountant to facilitate a charitable gift that benefits our Endowment Fund, fits your financial abilities and provides you with maximum tax benefits.
501(c)(3)
Lutheran Music Program (also known as LSM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The federal tax id number is 47-0638445.
Donor Privacy
LSM will not share or sell a donor's personal information or send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.
Legacy Accounts
If you created an account prior to October 1, 2018, follow this link to access and edit your information: Access old account
Meet Development Officer, Lisa Hartwig
On behalf of the thousands of alumni touched by Lutheran Music Program, the home of the Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival, and those who will be because of your generosity, thank you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
612-879-9555