About LSM
Ways to Give
Your life-changing gift impacts vulnerable children and families today and for generations to come!
DONATE ONLINE
Make a one-time or recurring gift through our secure online giving platform. Donations can be made by bank transfer or credit card.
GIVE BY CHECK
Make checks payable to “LSM”
Mail to: Loving Shepherd Ministries
P.O. Box 375, Bluffton, IN 46714
MONTHLY BANK DRAFT
Set up automatic giving by contacting our office at 260.824.9000
RECURRING GIVING
Provide ongoing stability and hope for vulnerable children and families through a recurring gift. To set up a recurring gift, please contact our office at 260.824.9000.
FAMILY SPONSORSHIP
Empower vulnerable children and fatherless families to heal, thrive and know Jesus!
To learn more, go to Haiti Family Sponsorship or Ethiopia Family Sponsorship
PLANNED GIVING
Through bequests, trusts and estate planning, you can leave a legacy that inspires hope and makes a significant impact for future generations.
STOCKS OR MUTUAL FUNDS
Donating appreciated assets may provide tax benefits while making a lasting impact. Use the information below to complete your transfer.
Account Name: Loving Shepherd International Services & Foundation, Inc.
Tax ID (EIN #): 36-4495623
Address: PO Box 375 Bluffton, IN 46714
Firm: Charles Schwab & Co Inc.
DTC Number: 0164
Code: 40 (if needed)
Account Number: 7707-5433
CORPORATE MATCHING
Many employers will match your gift - doubling your impact at no additional cost.
Check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies.
“Your prayers and support provide me with a future filled with hope!” - Home of Hope Child
Charity Navigator gives LSM their highest rating of four-stars
LSM has earned Four-Star status, the highest rating for accountability, transparency, and integrity from Charity Navigator, the most respected charity watchdog organization in the United States. Only one in four ministries receives this distinction, reflecting LSM’s commitment to stewarding resources. Charity Navigator’s president, Michael Thatcher, reports “LSM exceeds industry standards, executes its mission in a financially efficient way, and outperforms other charities in its area of work.”
LSM is also a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) and Christian Alliance For Orphans.
View our 2025 Financial Statement
View our IRS Form 990
Our Commitment to our Donors
Respecting the privacy of our donors, we will not sell, share or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.
This policy applies to all information received by Loving Shepherd Ministries, both online and offline, on any Platform (“Platform”, includes the Loving Shepherd Ministries’ website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.
To the extent any donations are processed through a third-party service provider, our donors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the donation.
