Gifts to ALA

Your support of Arizona Lutheran Academy changes lives. 

Give a gift to ALA's students today.

                          

YOUR GIFT BENEFITS STUDENTS

ALA Fund
Since ALA's inception, we have been thankful for generous individual donors and their support of ALA's daily operational expenses. Whether the gift is monthly or a one-time donation, this support is vital to our ministry.  Gifts to the "ALA Fund" impact people, teachers, and students, and are a visible reminder of God's grace to our ALA family.  Give online with a one-time or recurring gift.


Financial Aid / Tuition Assistance
Your gift will be awarded directly to ALA families to assist with their tuition obligations for the next school year. Give online.  Choose "Financial Aid" from the drop down when giving an online gift.

Recurring Gifts
Monthly gifts are a wonderful way to continually support the education of over 190 teenagers! You can set up a recurring gift online, or contact Jen Bode at JBode@ALAcoyotes.org or phone at 602-268-8686, ext. 37 to get more information this program. 

Memorials and Honorariums
Give a gift in memory or in honor of someone special to you. A gift to ALA is a thoughtful way to influence the lives of our students while recognizing someone you love or care about.

Memorial gift form    |    Give a memorial gift online

Debt Fund
Your gift to the Debt Fund will help eliminate any debt incurred from ALA's past building and improvement projects. Give online.

Financial Aid Endowment Fund
Your gift to this fund will help many future families with tuition. Contact Doug Meyer if you want to know the difference between the two financial aid giving opportunities. Give online.

ALA Wish List
Take a look at our NEW Wishlist.  Mail a check,  give online and specify the item, or contact Doug Meyer to fund an item.
 
Contact Doug Meyer, Director of Mission Advancement, for more information!
Doug Meyer
602-268-8686
Meyer@ALAcoyotes.org

Mailing address:

Arizona Lutheran Academy
6036 S. 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
Please make checks payable to Arizona Lutheran Academy. Gifts are tax deductible.

 


 
    Learn more about ALA's ministry
  • I would love to visit with you about ALA and our mission, vision, and the exciting future of our teenagers. 

    You can make a difference in the lives of our students. Find out how!

    Please contact me.
    Doug Meyer
    602-268-8686
    Meyer@ALAcoyotes.org
    Multiply your gift

  • (1) MATCHING GIFTS: Use this search engine to find out if your employer has a matching gift program.

    (2) THRIVENT MEMBERS: Thrivent Choice is a program which allows eligible members help choose where some of Thrivent Financial's charitable outreach funds go. You can direct these 'Choice Dollars' to ALA! Get more information here.
    Stock & estate gifts
  • The Wisconsin Evangelica Lutheran Synod (WELS) Foundation can assist you with your gifts.
    ONLINE:
    Visit the WELS Christian Giving website to  explore different ways to give  gifts to ALA.
     
    IN-PERSON:
    Pastor Rich Kogler is a WELS Christian giving counselor and works specifically with friends of ALA.
    • Interested in giving a gift of stock or mutual funds?
    • Ready to  plan your will and estate?
     
    Rev. Rich Kogler served for over 35 years as a parish pastor, mission church planter, and area Lutheran high school teacher in Illinois, Wisconsin, and California.

    Pastor Kogler is the Christian giving counselor for the Arizona- California and South Central Districts of WELS. He specializes in deferred gifts—gifts to our Savior through estates that will support the sharing of the gospel of Jesus Christ by our congregations and synod.

    He is ready to chat with you! 
     
    480-388-1094 |  Rich.Kogler@wels.net 
    Create a Will & Trust
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    Timothy D. Snyder, Esq.
    tsnyder@snyderlawpllc.org
    623-217-6820
    Pick up a brochure in the ALA offce, and let him know you are part of the ALA family to receive an ALA rate.
    IRA Charitable Rollover

  • The Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), sometimes called an IRA charitable rollover, is available. 

    If you are 70½ or older and own an IRA, you can transfer funds directly from your IRA directly to a qualified non-profit like ALA. This IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)  will count against your required distribution, reducing your adjusted gross income for taxes.  You must act before December 31 to benefit. Best of all, it is an easy way to help share God's Word with students at ALA.

    The IRA Charitable Rollover is a great way to support ALA, your church, or other ministry!

     Here is a recap of the details:
    • Donors must be 70½ or older.
    • Funds must come from a traditional IRA. 
    • 401(k), 403(b), and other retirement plans do not qualify for the IRA Charitable Rollover.
    • The maximum gift transfer is $100,000; there is no minimum.
    • Transfers must go to a recognized charitable orgainzation; your church and ALA qualify.
    • Donors do not need to transfer their entire Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as a charitable gift. You can split your RMD between personal income and a donation.
    • The transfer counts toward your RMD which reduces your taxable income.
    • The gift must be processed before the end of the calendar year.
    • You must request the IRA Charitable Rollover through you plan's account representative and have the money sent directly to the charity. Be careful! The money cannot go to you first.
    Download a sample letter to mail or email your IRA administrator.
     
    If you have any questions about the IRA Charitable Rollover, contact Chet Jaehnig, ALA Board Chairman, office number 480-889-3198, or talk with your financial planner.