Planned Giving at L’Arche St. Louis
Your planned gift helps build a more inclusive world where people with and without disabilities share life together.
Leave a Legacy of Belonging
What is Planned Giving?
Planned giving, also known as legacy giving or gift planning, is a way to support L'Arche St. Louis through your estate or long-term financial plans. You can make a meaningful gift that costs nothing today but sustains our mission for generations.
Whether you're updating your will, naming L'Arche as a beneficiary, or donating assets like stock or real estate, planned giving offers flexible ways to leave a lasting impact.
Why Leave a Legacy to L’Arche St. Louis?
At L'Arche St. Louis, people with and without intellectual disabilities share daily life in communities of faith, mutual respect, and friendship. Your legacy gift helps ensure that future generations experience the joy of belonging.
“I have seen the Core Members given opportunities for growth and living life to the fullest. I want to make sure these opportunities continue into the future. I believe in what I see there.”
Ways to Make a Planned Gift
Bequests (in your will or trust)
Beneficiary designations from your retirement plan, IRA, or life insurance policy
Gifts of stock or appreciated assets
Charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts
Sample will language: “I give, devise, and bequeath $___ (or ___%) to L’Arche St. Louis, Inc., known and recognized as L’Arche St. Louis, with offices currently located at 9445 Litzsinger Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144, EIN 26-0252481, for their use as determined by the Board of Directors.”
Join the L’Arche Legacy Society
Have you already included L'Arche in your estate plan? Let us know so we can thank you and welcome you into the Legacy Circle. Members may choose to be publicly recognized or remain anonymous.
This video features Susan, one of our original members of the L’Arche Legacy Society and long-time friend of L'Arche St. Louis.
Planned Giving FAQ – L’Arche St. Louis
Planned giving—also called legacy giving or gift planning—is a way to support L’Arche St. Louis through your estate or long-term financial plans. It allows you to make a meaningful, lasting gift to our mission of building inclusive communities for adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Charitable bequests in your will or trust
- Beneficiary designations from retirement plans or life insurance
- Gifts of stock, real estate, or appreciated assets
- Charitable gift annuities or remainder trusts
No. Anyone can make a legacy gift. Even a small percentage of your estate can create a lasting impact at L’Arche St. Louis.
Sample language:
“I give [specific amount or percentage] to L’Arche St. Louis, located at 9445 Litzsinger Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144, EIN: 26-0252481, for its general charitable purposes.”
Yes. L’Arche St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Most planned gifts offer tax benefits—please consult your financial advisor for details.
Yes, we’d love to thank you and welcome you into the L'Arche Legacy Society. Sharing your plans helps us plan for the future.
Emma Pieper
Director of Development
emmapieper@larchestlouis.org
314-395-5851
Ready to Start Your Legacy?
We’re here to help. Whether you’re just starting to explore planned giving or ready to make your intentions known, we’d be honored to talk.
This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney or financial advisor when making decisions about planned giving.