Your gift will make a difference.

Friendship House is supported by gifts from individuals and congregations.  

We encourage congregations to include Friendship House in their annual budget or hold special fund raising events. 

We are always looking for creative ways to partner with congregations.

Friendship House (ISM-LA) is a 501(c) (3) organization, and as such gifts to it are tax deductible.

Gifts may be sent to:
International Student Ministry
929 Sever Drive
East Lansing, MI  48823

Friendship House ISM-LA participates in the Thrivent Giving Plus Program. If you are Thrivent member your gift will be increased.

To obtain the forms please click here
 

In  order to provide hospitality for international people, the Friendship House provides coffee, tea, hot chocolate and  cookies. 

Your church group can provide these much-needed items through having a “shower” for us. 

Items that we are always in need of Include:

Tea
Instant coffee
Disposable Cups
Disposable plates and bowls.
Bottled Water
Napkins
Trash Bags

Special projects at the Friendship House

To conserve energy we need to add double pained windows.

A new sign is needed for the exterior of the house.

We need to remodel the basement to add more classroom space.

Ways of Giving

There are a variety of ways you can contribute to the ministry at Friendship House. Gifts without restriction provide the maximum flexibility and enable the ministry to meet unexpected needs or to expand its ministry. However, you may also designate your gift for a specific part of the ministry.

Outright Cash Gift – You can make an outright gift of cash by mailing a personal check made payable to Friendship House.

Gifts of Securities – A gift of stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets may be made to Friendship House. An outright gift of appreciated stock eliminates any capital gains tax and allows you to claim an income-tax deduction based on the full market value of long-term securities, regardless of their original cost.

Bequest by Will – You can designate a gift or portion of your estate to Friendship House and, in some cases, receive a substantial reduction in federal gift and estate taxes. You may fund such a gift with cash, marketable securities, real estate, tangible property, or closely held stock.

IRA’s, 401(k) or 403(b) or other Retirement Plans – Naming Friendship House as beneficiary of these plans will benefit our ministry and may also result in significant tax benefits.

Life Insurance – There are a variety of ways life insurance can be utilized as a gift. They include: 1) giving a paid up policy; 2) assigning the annual dividends of a policy; 3) designating the Friendship House as the beneficiary of an existing policy; and 4) purchasing a new policy and designating the Friendship House as the owner and beneficiary of the policy.

Charitable Remainder Trust – You can place cash or property in a trust that pays annual income to you (or another named beneficiary) for life. After your death, remaining assets transfer to Friendship House. You receive income tax benefits the year you establish your trust.

Charitable Lead Trust – You can place cash or property into a trust that pays a fixed amount to Friendship House for the number of years you select. Once this period ends, the assets held by the trust are transferred to the beneficiaries you name. In some cases, you receive a substantial reduction in federal gift and estate taxes.

Other assets may also be given to the Friendship House with possible tax benefits, such as, collectibles, real property, etc. For more information please contact the Friendship House.