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Are Gifts to LUMIERE MEDICAL MINISTRIES, INC. tax deductible?

Cash Gifts and donations made to LUMIERE MEDICAL MINISTRIES, INC. are tax deductible. Please contact your attorney or tax advisor for specific questions and guidance before making any significant financial decisions.

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How do I make a gift to Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc.?

You can mail checks or money orders payable to:

Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. 
New Hope Small Business Center
3816 S. New Hope Road
Suite 20
Gastonia, NC 28056


You can also donate online. Many employers allow contributions to be deducted from your pay, often times they match your giving.  They will forward your contribution in the form or a check.  We also welcome Gifts through planned giving. This allows you to make arrangements for deferred Gifts such as, wills and trusts.  Please consult your attorney and tax advisor before making donations of this nature.

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Can I Give a gift by credit card?

Yes.  You can give an online gift using your credit card.  Simply click on the donate button.at the top of this page.

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How do I support a specific project?

Donor cards and on-line contribution forms have some projects listed.  To designate projects to receive your gift simply check the block.  If you want to select one or more areas not listed please contact LUMIERE MEDICAL MINISTRIES, INC.  Let us know your intentions by completing our online donation form.  Whether a one time gift, or recurring monthly or annual contribution we will make every effort to ensure your Gifts go where you desire.

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How does Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. acknowledge or receipt my Gifts?

Our donor services representative mails receipts to each donor for each gift or you can choose to receive a receipt by e-mail.

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How can I request a duplicate receipt for one I misplaced or did not receive?

Call, write or e-mail Lumiere Medical Ministries, our service@lumiereministries.com will assist you in obtaining the correct information and a duplicate receipt.

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Can I give personal property to Lumiere Medical Ministries?

Yes, Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. is glad to accept personal property as a donation to our mission.  However, we recommend you consider your family situation and seek financial and legal counsel before making any decision to give personal property or item of value.  Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. will acknowledge all gifts by  letter. However, we cannot state or place a value for such gifts, but we can help you meet IRS regulations to substantiate your deduction. Contact our customer service staff or e-mail us at service@lumiereministries.com.

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How can I be sure my gift is used as designated?

Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. respects your decision on will use the money as you direct.  We ask that our partners to check appropriate blocks when available on the donation card.  Should the card not list the activity you want to contribute we ask that you carefully write a description of the specific activity you want to contribute to.  Any donations not designated or designated to completed programs will go into our general fund and used for similar ministries as needed.

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How much of the money that I give actually goes to those in need?

Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. is committed to being good stewards and putting the needs of the less fortunate first.  However, it is impossible to manage an organization that provides humanitarian relief around the globe without incurring some operating expense.  These expense range from printing, postage, transportation, travel, personnel cost and etc.  Many of our staff are volunteers who serve as needed enabling us to keep operating cost as low as possible.  In addition,  our board of directors established a maximum administrative expense to revenue cap of 15%.  Our 2008 average of 11.5% is below the average fees assessed by similar organizations nationwide.


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How is Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. held accountable for handling my gifts?

Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. operates under the authority of an independent board of directors made up of clergy, missionaries and Christian business leaders who are sensitive to the needs of the less fortunate and value personal integrity. A third party CPA conducts monthly reconciliations to certify accurate fund accountability and helps to ensure we follow sound operating policies and procedures and comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Periodic internal audits are also performed.

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Does Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. file a Form 990 with the IRS?

Yes.  LMM files Form 990’s with the IRS annually. Copies of this report are available to our financial partners upon written request.  To help contain our administrative operating cost we do request a $10.00 fee to cover printing, packaging and postage.

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Why do you need my name and address when I send a financial gift?

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Nonprofit organizations are required by the IRS to provide an annual report of all contributors who donate $250.00 per year.  Protecting your personal identity is very important to Lumiere Medical Ministries.  You can rest assured we will never sell, trade, share or give our partners list to any group, business or other organization without the request and express permission of the individual contributor.  We must provide an annual record of giving to contributors who give more than $250.00 per year to our non-profit organization. 

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What is "Planned giving"?

Planned giving or gift Planning.  A systematic process of giving that integrates the donor’s sound personal, financial, and estate-planning concepts for lifetime or testamentary giving. Transmitting gifts is usually accomplished through legal documents such as a Will or Trust and as such can have tax implications. We recommend you contact your attorney and tax advisor prior to making significant giving decisions.  Partners who choose to participate in planned giving make a significant positive impact in the long-term effectiveness of our ministry

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How do I include a gift to Lumiere Medical Ministries in my will?

It’s simple.  Just advise your attorney when you prepare your will you want to give a gift to  Lumiere Medical Ministries, INC., Gastonia, NC. If your will is already prepared you can easily add Lumiere Medical Ministries as a beneficiary of a gift from your estate.  Your attorney can prepare a simple document called a codicil.  Contact your attorney to learn more about the process. 

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How do I give securities?

A gift of securities is actually a non-cash gift. When appreciated (current value exceeds your cost) they should be transferred to Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. and sold by us. This permits you to receive a tax deduction for the full value without being taxed on any of the gain. Your transfer can be made by sending the certificates and a signed stock power (available from your broker) under separate cover. Securities valued less than the purchase price should be sold and the proceeds sent to Lumiere Medical Ministries. This approach will allow you can take the loss as a tax deduction in addition to your donation.  Please consult your financial advisor, attorney and tax advisor before making significant financial decisions.

Direct questions to service@lumiereministries.com

Lumiere Medical Ministries, Inc. 
New Hope Small Business Center
3816 S. New Hope Road
Suite 20
Gastonia, NC 28056

(704) 823-0271  

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