Giving To Lynn House
Through the years, Lynn House has been greatly blessed by the generosity of individual donors, churches, foundations, and Christian Science Associations. This imperative financial support enables us to do all that we do and offer the full range of services available today.

If you would like to join in this effort, here are some of the ways you can help.

Annual Giving
Many donors contribute annually to our General Fund, which is used to support benevolence, the Lynn House Christian Science Visiting Nurse Service, and Christian Science Nurses’ Training—to mention just a few. We are always grateful to those who respond to our financial letters, matching challenges, and year-end appeals. These gifts are essential to carry on our day to day nursing mission.

Sustainer Program
This program is designed for those who would prefer to make regular monthly donations rather than giving a larger sum all at once. Monthly giving is of great value to Lynn House because our income fluctuates, and it’s helpful to know there is an amount we can count on. Contributions can be made either with a check you write each month or through an automatic withdrawal from your checking account. Monthly giving can be in any dollar amount. Sustainers at all levels are welcome!

Gifts of Appreciated Stock
You might like to consider a gift of appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds. If you have assets such as these that have grown in value over the years, you may give them to Lynn House without being subject to capital gains tax. You will receive a tax deduction for federal income tax purposes for the full appreciated value of your contribution.

It’s easy to make gifts of securities. If the certificates are held in a brokerage account, they can be transferred electronically to our account at A.G. Edwards. If you have the stock certificates in your possession, call us for instructions.

Helping Lynn House build a Strong Future
Planned Giving
Gifts that are planned for today and which Lynn House receives in the future are an effective way to support Christian Science nursing. There have been many gifts—often planned years in advance—that have arrived when most needed. They play a significant role in bringing greater financial stability. Sometimes they meet an immediate need, at other times they provide seed money, encouraging us to go forward with a new idea. They’ve also helped to build our Endowment Fund.

Bequests
Probably the best-known form of planned giving is through your will or estate plans. Often called a bequest, this form of giving has blessed Lynn House and assured donors that their resources are furthering the principles and ideals that have been important to them in their lifetime.

There are a number of ways of including Lynn House in your will or estate plans.

Gifts Through Insurance Policies
Often when children are grown and families are established, the protection of an insurance policy is no longer needed. By making Lynn House the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you provide for the future of Lynn House and you may qualify for an estate-tax deduction. If you prefer, Lynn House can be named as a co-beneficiary and receive a portion of the proceeds.

Retirement, Keogh, and IRA Plans
Another option for giving is through IRAs and employee retirement plans. Gifts of all or part of these plans to Lynn House can qualify for exemption for taxes for estate purposes. Naming Lynn House as the beneficiary can be changed at any time should your circumstances change.

Life Income Gifts
A life income gift, such as a Charitable Remainder Trust, can offer unique benefits to a donor—increased income, use of appreciated assets which are not subject to capital gains tax, and substantial reduction in federal income taxes. When you establish a trust for charitable purposes, you receive income during your lifetime, and the amount that remains in the trust eventually comes to Lynn House.