HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

PHILANTHROPY

YOUR GENEROSITY. OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT.

When you give to Ecumen, your support helps to further our mission to provide housing services, compassionate care and innovative services to the people we serve. Thanks to the generous support of caring donors, we continue to make a positive impact on thousands of lives every day. How would you like to make a difference with us?

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MISSION

We empower individuals and families to confidently navigate aging so that it is a purposeful journey filled with dignity and support.

At Ecumen, our mission to advocate for those we serve is more than just words, it’s a way of life. In the heartfelt video Living the Mission: How Ecumen Impacts Lives Every Day, volunteers, team members, and residents come together to share how Ecumen has touched their lives in meaningful and lasting ways.

From caregivers who found purpose in serving others, to volunteers who gained a second family, to residents who now call Ecumen home, these stories speak to the power of compassion and connection.

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YOUR GIVING. YOUR WAY.

Your support helps us serve Minnesota’s older adults. As demand for our work continues, your generosity enables us to meet our most immediate needs and carry out our daily work across our communities. You can direct your contribution to a specific Ecumen community or program using the assets that make the most sense for you. Gifts may be made with debit or credit card; donor advised fund; or using assets such as stock or IRA qualified charitable distributions.

POPULAR WAYS TO SUPPORT ECUMEN

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MONTHLY GIVING

Setting up a recurring gift provides dependable support to the community or program of your choice. It’s easy, convenient, and adds up to big impact over time. Set up your monthly gift securely online.

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GIFTS OF STOCK

Giving appreciated securities can be a tax-wise way to support Ecumen. Donors avoid capital gains tax on securities held for more than a year, while receiving a charitable income tax deduction for the current fair market value. Contact philanthropy@ecumen.org for details on making a gift of stock.

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

It’s simple to recommend a grant to Ecumen through your donor-advised fund. Contact your sponsoring organization to make a request with the following information:

Tax ID: 41-0711588

Legal Name: Ecumen

Mailing address: P.O. Box 64002,

St. Paul, MN 55164-0002

Name of community or program where the grant should be directed

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IRA DISTRIBUTION

Donors age 70 ½ or older may support Ecumen with gifts directly from their IRA, known as a qualified charitable distribution or rollover. IRA gifts may be excluded from your taxable income and may satisfy your required minimum distributions. Contact philanthropy@ecumen.org for details on donating IRA assets.

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LEGACY GIVING

Create a philanthropy legacy by including Ecumen in your estate plans. Your commitment represents an investment in serving older adults throughout Minnesota for years to come. Making a planned gift can help you achieve your charitable goals and may offer tax-smart savings.

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Ecumen seeks meaningful partnerships with corporate organizations & individuals that share our commitment to the people and the communities we serve. Support our programs, events, and initiatives through financial contributions, in-kind donations or volunteerism.

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