How You Can Support Us

Your gifts of monetary donations can be made to National Lutheran Home & Village in several ways.  Contact Development@nlhv.org or (301) 424-9560 ext. 19202 for more information. You may also donate online through Network for Good .

Gifts to the Reserve Fund

Gifts to the Reserve Fund are assets set aside to meet expected and unexpected future costs that may arise. Gifts may be made in honor of or in memory of a relative or friend.

Gifts to the Rockville Fund

Gifts to the Rockville Fund are necessary to the ongoing ministry of NLHV for current operating costs in support of those unable to provide their own full cost of care and/or whose funds have become depleted. Like the Reserve Fund gifts may be given in honor of or in memory of a relative or friend.

Combined Federal Campaign & United Way

Gifts to NLHV through the CFC National Capital Area and Central Maryland-Baltimore Region may be made each year by writing NLHV’s designated number on the form. For federal employees in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, NLHV’s CFC number is: 12809

Employees in federal facilities in the central Maryland and Baltimore areas can support NLHV through the Central Maryland and Baltimore CFC. This would include federal employees in any facility located in any of the following Maryland counties: Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Carroll, Anne Arundel and Cecil. For federal employees in any of these areas, NLHV’s CFC number is: 5236

Gifts given through other area Combined Federal Campaigns or the United Way may be made by writing in "National Lutheran Home & Village"on the form.

Major Gifts

The Major Gift Program annually recognizes the donors of gifts of $1,000 or more as those who have responded with exceeding generosity to the total needs of the Home. These gifts are acknowledged in the Home News publication in a special listing.

The Designated Major Gift Program allows a donor to endow a room or its furnishings in memory of, or in honor of, a loved one.  A plaque listing donor and honoree is then permanently installed on the door of the room.  Regular gifts to the program may be accumulated until the amount needed is reached.  Listings of the rooms and areas available will be furnished by the Development Office upon request.

Wills and Bequests

As the beneficiary of individual’s estate planning, the resources of the Home have grown. Bequests, unless designated otherwise, are placed in the Reserve Fund. The ministry of NLHV is strengthened by those who will continue their support beyond their lifetime through their Will.

The Gift Annuity Program

A Gift Annunity is a frequently used vehicle in financial, retirement income and estate planning. The Gift Annuity is based on an irrevocable gift contract with NLHV that is backed by the NLHV asset portfolio.

The Sarah Utermehle Society

The Sarah Utermehle Society was established in November of 1990 to honor those persons who carry on the legacy of Mrs. Sarah Utermehle, who 100 years earlier donated the land in Washington D.C. for the National Lutheran Home. Mrs. Utermehle supported the vision of the Home’s mission into the 20th Century. Members of the Society have given gift annuities of ten thousand dollars and greater, or have in some way indicated inclusion of the Home as a beneficiary of their estate. These foresighted supporters of the Home are "Reaching into the 21st Century" to insure that the vision started so long ago will continue.

NLHV agrees to pay the donor a set, regular income calculated on the amount of the annuity and the age of the annuitant. NLHV will provide a 1099 form for tax purposes indicating what portion of the income is ordinary income and what portion is considered non-taxable. The non-taxable portion is considered a return of principal extending through the years of life expectancy. The second benefit is a generous tax deduction in the year of the gift with an additional five years for unused portions. Thus, the Gift Annuity benefits both NLHV and the giver. NLHV retains the residual of the gift upon the death of the annuitant and the annuitant enjoys tax advantages during his/her lifetime, along with the knowledge that there will be a substantial gift to NLHV.

A free, computerized analysis is available through the Development Office to provide examples to individuals who may be considering a Gift Annuity.The intent of Congress is to support charitable, non-profit institutions by allowing donors to use this means of giving.

Planned Gifts

Planned giving by stated intention or actual contribution benefits the Home’s ministry by adding to its long-range resources. It may be accomplished through a contract, trust, or will and is “planned” by the donor and assisting professionals in the area of gift planning.

In-Kind Donations

The NLH Auxiliary accepts a variety of in-kind donations for the annual Spring and Fall Festival events. The fundraisers sell a variety of items in Grandma's Attic, books, videos, CDs, DVDs, furnishings and accessories, baked goods, plants, jewelry, stamps and crafts. Gifts for the Silent Auction are also desired. Inquire with the Auxiliary office for guidelines.

Gifts of Hope

Gifts of Hope is an alternative gift program in the Metropolitan Washington DC Synod of the ELCA. NLHV is a beneficiary of donations made through Gifts of Hope.  Visit the website. Download the catalog.What is alternative giving? Traditional gift giving involves buying an item and giving it to a relative or friend. Alternative giving differs in that it involves buying a symbol of a gift and giving the symbol to someone. The actual item goes to someone who needs the gift.

Dental Care  $20
Fund dental care for residents of limited means who re-
quire more than the normal coverage offered by NLHV.

Trip to the Beauty Shop $10
Treat a resident to a gift in the beauty shop.
A hair care appointment gives quite a boost to the spirit.

Special Activities and Treats  $15
For the Elderly
Trips and special events at NLHV
are a great source of joy for the residents. NLHV does not
charge for these activities.