Welcome

Welcome to Lutheran South! I’m Mike Meyer, a 1984 LHSS alum and the Director of Development for the Lutheran High School Association and the Major Gifts Officer for Lutheran South.

Lutheran South is truly a unique place where students receive a rigorous college preparatory education in a Christ-centered environment. Our goal is to help each student reach their maximum potential academically, socially, and spiritually.

In my role, I work to help our alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends support the mission and ministry of Lutheran High School South. Your financial support is important because it provides the critical margin of excellence needed to ensure that we successfully accomplish our mission of nurturing Christian Hearts and Building Strong Minds.

Thanks again for visiting our web site and for your interest in supporting Lutheran South. Please feel free to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call me directly at 314.448.6225.

In Christ, Mike Meyer

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How can you help?

Gifts of Cash

Cash or credit card gifts are one of the most popular forms of charitable gifts. As the donor, you can deduct the full amount of the contributed cash up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income. Any excess may be deducted over the five succeeding years, up to the 50 percent annual ceiling, until the gift amount is fully deducted.

Gifts of appreciated securities

Gifts of appreciated securities held by the donor for more than one year provide two tax benefits: (1) no capital gains tax is imposed on the “long-term” appreciated gift portion, and (2) the donor is entitled to a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities on the gift date. For transfer information please call Mike at 314-631-2842, ext. 108.

Gifts of Real Estate

A gift of real estate such as commercial property, a residence, a farm, timberland, or undeveloped acreage can provide significant benefits to Lutheran South and the donor. A gift of unmortgaged real estate held for more than one year will generate an income tax deduction based on fair market property value at the gift date. The donor is not required to recognize any gain on the transfer to Lutheran South. For gifts of real estate valued at $5,000 or more, the donor must obtain a qualified appraisal.

Life insurance

Donors who assign ownership of a life insurance policy to Lutheran South receive an immediate charitable deduction equal to the lesser of the donor’s basis or the policy’s net cash value. If the donor continues to pay premiums, he or she receives an additional deduction for amounts paid. When ownership of a life insurance policy is transferred to Lutheran South as the sole beneficiary, gift credit will be given for either the donor’s basis or the cash value of the policy.

Gifts that pay income for life

Donors may arrange for a gift that will ultimately come to Lutheran South and retain the income from the gift for life (or the lives of donor and spouse). This is an ideal way to provide for South's future without sacrificing investment income and receive significant income, gift and estate tax benefits. For more information please call Mike at 314-631-2842, ext. 426.