Ways to Give
Gifts of any amount are welcome. You may make gifts with cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, life insurance, donor advised funds, real estate, and personal property.*
Cash
All gifts by check for The Foundation will be accepted regardless of amount. Checks must be made payable to “Mindekirken Foundation.” In no event will a check be made payable to an individual who represents The Foundation in any capacity. Cash also can be donated by pressing the Donate button in the upper right.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Charitable gift annuities and deferred payment charitable gift annuities will be accepted for The Foundation. Annuities will be administered through a third-party administrator.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable remainder trusts for which The Foundation is a remainder beneficiary are accepted, provided that The Foundation will not serve as the trustee.
Life Insurance
Proceeds from a life insurance policy that names The Foundation as a beneficiary (primary or contingent) are accepted. In addition, The Foundation may accept a gift of ownership of a life insurance policy.
The Board of Directors will determine whether The Foundation will continue to pay the premiums, if the policy is not paid up, or to accept the cash surrender value of the policy.
| Questions About Giving? For more information about giving to the Mindekirken Foundation, please contact: Phone: (612) 874-0716 giving@mindekirkenfoundation.org A History of Giving Since Mindekirken was founded in 1922, the church has relied on the generosity of our members and friends for support. Since the Foundation was incorporated in 2009, the Foundation Board has maintained the principle value of our donations. Through the Board’s Investment Committee, outside investment managers, and auditors the growth has continued. The Foundation continues to provide energy and financial resources to Mindekirken for projects not normally covered by the church budget. Memorials and Honorariums Donors may wish to recognize a deceased loved one or honor someone for a significant occasion. These gifts are meaningful and lasting tributes supporting the mission of Mindekirken. You may give a gift electronically by clicking the “Donate” button on this website or by issuing a check payable to the Mindekirken Foundation and sending to the following address: Mindekirken Foundation 924 E. 21st Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Whether you donate electronically or via a check sent to the Foundation Office, please name the person you are memorializing or honoring and the name/s and mailing address of whomever you wish to be notified of your gift. |
*Information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For information on how any gift may affect your tax situation, please consult your own professional advisor.
Sample Language for Mindekirken Foundation: Wills and Trusts
Tax Identification:
Tax Identification:
Specific Amount:
I, (NAME) hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Mindekirken Foundation, 924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, the sum of $XX,XXX to be used at their discretion to assist in the ministries of the Church.
Percentage Amount:
I, (NAME) hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Mindekirken Foundation, 924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, XX% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, to be used at their discretion to assist in the ministries of the Church.
Contingency Bequest:
In the event the beneficiaries of bequests and devises herein predecease me, or, in the case of institutions, cease to be organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, I, (NAME) hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Mindekirken Foundation, 924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, to be used at their discretion to assist in the ministries of the church.
Sample Language for Pay on Death or Beneficiary Accounts:
Mindekirken Foundation
924 E. 21st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Your support matters. The Mindekirken Foundation provides support for church projects not normally covered by the budget. How much would you like to donate today?
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