Change Lives with Just a Sentence
Leave St. Joseph's Indian School a Gift in Your Will or Living Trust
If you are interested in partnering with St. Joseph’s Indian School to break the cycle of poverty, addiction and abuse facing many Lakota children, but feel overwhelmed by the thought of writing another check or giving up your assets today, there's a simple solution.
By including just one sentence in your Will or Living Trust, you can make a positive impact on Lakota children. This gift is a simple, flexible and versatile way to ensure the continued education of Native American children for years to come.
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Why Other Donors Give
At St. Joseph’s Indian School, we provide our students a stable learning environment and a path out of poverty. Our donors want to ensure we are able to continue providing life-changing educational opportunities for future generations, even if they aren’t able to write us a check today. That’s why a bequest is a popular option for many donors.
“The Lakota boys and girls attending St. Joseph’s Indian School are included in my Will. I feel I can help them much more after I am gone than I can at the present. It fills my heart with joy to include them as part of my legacy.”
— F. Aberwald, Wisconsin
“I have always felt a spiritual connection to the Native American beliefs. After traveling in South Dakota and seeing how some of the people live, we felt we could help through our estate.”
— T. & M. Carney, Pennsylvania
Learn How to Fund It
You can use the following assets to fund a bequest:
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.
