Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch, Inc. (LUC) is re-building the lives of at-risk boys. Your help is needed to accomplish this. Many boys need a second chance to become a valuable citizen of his community. Donations can be given in many ways and are listed below: Act now! Please call us if you would like to talk to someone personally about your choices.
- YOP (Youth Opportunities Program)
- With this gift, you can help the Ranch by giving without it costing you very much money. You not only get your donation deduction but an additional tax credit to pay your Missouri State tax.
- We now qualify for the YOP grant for the building of our Cottage. A donor gives a donation (Cash, Check, or Credit Card) and labels the donation for "YOP". We then process this gift and send the donor a receipt and a YOP form. The donor completes the paperwork, signs it in front of a Notary, and sends us a copy of the cancelled check or other documentation as described on the form. We then complete the process and send it in to the State of Missouri and they finalize it and will mail the donor a TAX CREDIT. This TAX CREDIT can be used up to 5 years. , The donor is able to use this donation as a tax deductible write off AND after the donor has completed his Federal and Missouri State Tax forms - the donor is able to use this TAX CREDIT to help pay his final tax bill. Example: The donor give the LUC Boys Ranch a donation for $1000 and when he has his tax papers ready to pay his bill, he is then able to deduct $500 off of the bottom line of the Missouri State Tax.
- BANK DRAFT:
- A convenient means of giving, through electronic transfer. Use our ACH form
- CASH OR CHECK
- The most frequently used method of giving is an outright gift to help meet monthly expenses. You may also choose to give a MEMORIAL TRIBUTE to a friend or loved one, or GIFT IN HONOR of someone's anniversary, birthday, special gift for Christmas or for a kindness extended to you.
- ENDOWMENT FUND
- A special Endowment Fund was established by Mary Jane Schlichtman and is managed by the Ranch treasurer. It allows for the continuation of the ministry by allowing the Ranch to use a percentage of funds for improvements while increasing the assets derived from stocks and bonds. You may wish to share in this endeavor. -
- Use our Online Secure Server to donate now! or you can call us directly and give your information to Sheila to process your donation.
- CREDIT CARDS
- Credit Cards accepted are MasterCard, VISA
- STOCKS AND BONDS
- A means of providing you with an income tax deduction and avoiding payment of capital gains on appreciated securities when given as an outright gift.
- REMEMBERING THE RANCH IN YOUR WILL
- This provides a way for you to continue your support of the Ranch while it gives freedom to those who might otherwise have to make those choices for you. The following serve as many ways you can be in control of how you would like your funds distributed, that may help you even now save on your taxes.
- IRA or other RETIREMENT PLANS:
- These may be given by naming Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch as remainder beneficiary. An amount or percentage of unused retirement assets designated for charitable purposes can possibly minimize estate taxes. :
- LIFE INSURANCE
- Policies designating Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch as a beneficiary, last beneficiary or recipient of a percentage of proceeds. Policy dividends assigned to the Ranch provide an income tax charitable deduction.
- REAL ESTATE:
- This may be transferred revocable, irrevocably or retain a life interest.
- THE FARM
- Donating land is one of the best methods to receive very favorable tax treatment for donors with substantial assets. After you have held the land property for more than six month, you can realize:
- 1) an income tax charitable deduction for 100% of the properties fair market value at the time of transfer;
2) you do not have to pay the capital gains tax on past appreciation value;
3) you can reduce you taxable estate.
You may wish to donate your land in a Will, Establish a Trust, use the "Bargain Sale" gift method, Gift the farm or land and retain it's use for a lifetime; or a combination of Will and Life Income Trust. Because your land is very precious to you, you need a professional consultant to ensure your asset while taking advantage of the best tax deduction that you are allowed.
- CHARITABLE TRUST:
- This can be established with an officer acting as trustee. Investment of trust assets provides variable or fixed income. Sometimes capital gains taxes, on trust assets, can be avoided and you receive a current tax deduction for a portion of the trust assets which are valued at the time the trust is established.
- GIFT ANNUITY:
- These are funded with cash or appreciated securities which provides income for life (a portion is tax free), current tax deduction, and you avoid most of the capital gains on appreciated securities. (Gift Annuities not offered in some states.)
- For more information on any of these gifts:
- Contact your tax or investment consultant as to what may benefit you best. If you need additional information or would like us to put you in contact with someone who could help you make these arrangements: Contact Ken or Sheila Ortman using out convenient Contact Form or Call 417-779-5374 for details. Donate Online Now!
