Eben Ezer
Donate Now
Eben Ezer appreciates every gift that comes our way. Simplifying the giving process to our organization is important to us. There are several different avenues to give, pick the one that works best for you.
Online Giving
You will be re-directed to our online giving platform, called GiveSmart. Follow the link and the instructions on the screen to register and complete your online giving.
Text
You can text the word NewVan to 41444
You can mail your donation to:
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center Foundation
122 Hospital Road
Brush, CO 80723
Call
Please call Eben Ezer CEO, Shelly Griffith, 970-842-2861 or 800-410-4170 ex. 9212 to discuss one of the options listed or other options:
- Naming Eben Ezer as a beneficiary of your insurance policy or retirement plan.
- Naming Eben Ezer in your will with a certain dollar amount, a parcel of real estate, stocks and bonds or other assets, or with a specific percentage of your estate.
- Establishing an endowment or other planned giving vehicle.
- Setting up recurring donations, debited from your bank account.
Drop off Donation
Reception desk at Eben Ezer
122 Hospital Road
Brush, CO 80723
Leaving a Legacy
Planned Giving
Estate & IRA Charitable Giving
At Eben Ezer, we are deeply grateful for the individuals and families who faithfully support our mission founded in faith, to empower our team and those we serve to grow together as a community that celebrates aging.
Throughout Eben Ezer’s history, others have believed so heavily in the work that happens within Eben Ezer that they have financially supported the mission in many different ways. The need for this financial support is as present now as it has ever been.
The State of Colorado is reducing Medicaid payments by two percent across all levels of care. Let’s be clear this is a cut, not merely a hold on our rate reimbursement. Similar situations are occurring in the arenas of Medicare reimbursement and the increased presence of advantage plans. While support for current operations is imperative for us to continue to operate, long term planning and designated gifts have been imperative to the continued growth of this organization.
Giving Through Your IRA
If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA.
How it works:
You instruct your IRA administrator to send a gift directly to Eben Ezer. The gift counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) (if applicable). The amount is excluded from your taxable income.
Benefits:
- May reduce your annual tax burden
- Simple, direct transfer
- Immediate impact on residents and programs
- Can be repeated annually
Example:
Instead of withdrawing your RMD and paying taxes, you can direct up to $105,000 (2024 IRS limit, indexed annually) directly to a qualified charity like Eben Ezer.
Naming Eben Ezer in your Estate Plan
Include Eben Ezer in your will or trust in several flexible ways:
- A specific dollar amount
- A percentage of your estate
- A gift of remaining assets
- A contingent gift (if other beneficiaries are not able to inherit)
Other Ways to Make a Legacy Gift
Other Ways to Make a Legacy Gift:
- Naming Eben Ezer as a beneficiary of a retirement account or IRA
- Designating Eben Ezer as a life insurance beneficiary
- Giving appreciated stocks or securities
- Establishing a charitable gift annuity or trust (with professional guidance)
Legacy gifts help ensure that Eben Ezer can continue to provide:
- Compassionate long-term care and assisted living
- Safe, dignified environments for aging adults
- Support for residents who have outlived financial resources
- Programs that enhance quality of life for elders and families
- Your generosity becomes part of every meal served, every hand held, and every life honored.
Consider Eben Ezer
If you are considering Eben Ezer in your estate plans or would like more information about planned giving, we would be honored to assist you confidentially and without obligation.
Contact:
Shelly Griffith, Eben Ezer CEO
970-842-2861 , ext 9212
We also encourage you to speak with your financial advisor or estate planning attorney. Thank you for considering a legacy of compassion.
Thrivent Choice Dollars Program
By directing designated Choice Dollars (SM) through Thrivent Financials Thrivent Choice Program, eligible members recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes some of its charitable outreach grant dollars among thousands of participating nonprofit organizations and congregations. (Directing Choice Dollars and receiving funds from the Thrivent Choice program are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Thrivent Choice program.)
Tax Credit
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center is a designated member of the Northeast Colorado Association of Local Governments (NECALG) enterprise zone. This designation allows full year Colorado residents to take an additional tax credit on their state income tax return. This credit is equal to 25% of the donation made to Eben Ezer. If you would like to take advantage of this tax credit, the gift needs to be designated for Campus Redevelopment. Please address your check to:
NECALG-Eben Ezer.
All donations may also be eligible for a federal income tax deduction.
American Express Points
For those with American Express cards, points can be redeemed and donated in cash to Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center.
Opportunities
Your generous gifts may be designated:
- To the Foundation for use where needed or specifically designated for a purpose.
- In Memory or In Honor of someone.
Memorialize Your Family or Loved One
Purchase a Stone of Help brick placed in the Eben Ezer entryway:
4” x 8”, 4 lines—$55
8” x 8”, 8 lines—$170
Your brick will be engraved with name or message of your choice using no more than 20 characters per line.
