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Thank you for your generosity in giving to Grace First Lutheran Church!

ways to provide financial support to Grace First Lutheran Church:

  • Mail a check to 2265 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend, Oregon 97703

  • Text any amount to: (833) 943-0824.

  • Give Online. Click the link above to connect to our online giving portal.

  • Become a monthly sustainer! Not only is it easy and convenient, but it can help GFLC with cash flow.

  • Do you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? If so, please issue a grant to GFLC.

  • Are you 70.5 or older? You may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). And if you are 73 or older with a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) it could be possible to make a QCD to GFLC directly in lieu of taking taxable income.

  •  Do you have appreciated assets? Consider making a gift of stock:

    Grace First Lutheran Church’s account number: 8371-213

    Charles Schwab & Co.’s DTC number: 0164

  • Make a tribute gift in memory or honor of a loved one, a special birthday or anniversary.

  • Planned gifts – There are a variety of ways to include GFLC in your legacy plans. Here are some:

    List Grace First Lutheran Church as a beneficiary on your retirement plan. It requires just a few minutes and costs you nothing today.

    Making Grace First Lutheran Church a primary or secondary beneficiary of your life insurance policy could reduce estate taxes.

    Leave a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate in your bequest. Sample bequest language:

    I give, devise and bequeath Grace First Lutheran Church, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization as determined by the IRS (Tax ID #93-6013279) all (or state the fraction or percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal to fulfill its ministry.

    Consider an endowment to support the long-term viability of the church.

  • Notification of planned gifts is deeply appreciated as is unrestricted support. To make a restricted contribution for a specific purpose, please email admin@gracefirstlutheran.org and our friendly staff will connect you with our Stewardship Chair for more information about our gift acceptance policy.

  • Please note, to receive proper acknowledgement for your DAF, IRA or stock contribution, be sure to include your name and address with your gift(s).

  • Lastly, please consult with your tax preparer, financial advisor and/or attorney to obtain advice before making contributions.