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Your generosity at work.

Without your generous and sacrificial gifts to Immanuel, we would not be able to do all the amazing work God has given to us to do to draw more and more people closer to Christ.

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WAYS TO GIVE

  • Your gifts to the General Fund support the day-to-day ministry and mission of Immanuel. These offerings help provide for worship, Christian education, outreach, staff, facilities, and the many ministries that serve our congregation and community.

    You may give during worship through the offering basket, mail a check to the church office, or make a secure online gift anytime through our Give Now page. Thank you for your faithful generosity as we continue sharing the love of Christ together.

  • Every child deserves to grow in faith and knowledge in a Christ-centered environment. By partnering with us, your gift directly provides tuition assistance to 30-50 students each year whose families would otherwise be unable to afford the full cost of attending Immanuel’s day school. You can give now here.

  • Gifting stock is a simple and powerful way to support the Christ-centered ministries of Immanuel. It also can offer you a number of financial benefits:

    • You can easily donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds

    • The total value of the stock upon transfer is tax-deductable

    • There is no obligation to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation

    Pleases contact Chris Wendt at 847-428-4477 or at cwendt@immanuel-ed.org with any specific questions.

    • Help further the work and mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church & School

    • Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization.

    • Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.

    • Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions.

    • Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts.

    • Please contact Chris Wendt by phone 847-428-4477 or email cwendt@immanuel-ed.org with any specific questions.

  • A donor-advised fund allows you an opportunity to put your charitable dollars to work—where the need is great—but on your own terms. Please contact Chris Wendt at 847-428-4477 or cwendt@immanuel-ed.org with any specific questions.

  • The Cornerstone Society recognizes those who have chosen to include Immanuel in their estate plans through a planned gift or charitable bequest. By remembering Immanuel in your will or other estate plans, you leave a lasting legacy that supports the ministry and mission of our congregation for future generations.

    If you have already included Immanuel in your estate plans or would like more information about joining the Cornerstone Society, we would be honored to speak with you. Please contact Chris Wendt at cwendt@immanuel-ed.org.