Invest in the Futures of Lakota Children
Endowed Gifts
An endowment gift to St. Joseph’s Indian School today provides a brighter picture for our students' futures. When you make a donation to our endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits.
Here's how it works: Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at St. Joseph’s Indian School. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.
Start Paying It Forward
Ready to start paying it forward? View and download your FREE guide, Endowments: A Never-Ending Legacy.
View My Free BrochureAn Example of How it Works
Longtime supporters Susan and Charlie have two goals: First, they want to make sure St. Joseph’s Indian School continues to receive support after they're gone. Second, they want to memorialize Charlie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones.
Susan and Charlie make a $25,000 donation to St. Joseph’s Indian School, which we invest, and each year a portion of the income from the invested money will be used to support our students in honor of the Joneses. Plus, Susan and Charlie qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction on their taxes.
Learn How to Fund It
You can create an endowed gift using the following assets:
Delay Your Payments
If you are younger than 60 or don't need your payments immediately, you can set up a deferred gift annuity. This allows you to delay receiving payments until a later date — such as when you reach retirement. To learn more, view and download the FREE guide Deferred Gift Annuities: Plan Now, Benefit Later.
SJIS minimum age for a one-life CGA is 50 and 54 for a two-life CGA. Please contact our planned giving office with any questions you may have.
