Our Story
Legacy Deo was chartered in 1960 as Lutheran Foundation of Texas. Originally a ministry of the Texas District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the Foundation was created as a means to receive non-cash gifts. One of the earliest was a tract of West Texas ranchland from a donor who sought to financially support the District’s endeavors.
Years later, we became a separate entity after our outreach expanded and our services grew. Our focus shifted to charitable giving that benefits all types of Christian and humanitarian causes. We offer our services to the entire Christian community, believing that all of God’s people benefit from them regardless of denominational preference. In 2023 we absorbed the assets and accounts of Southern District (LCMS) Lutheran Foundation and began providing services in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida panhandle. Because of our long history with the Texas District, we continue to provide a perpetual base of funding for its many ministries as well as to other Lutheran-affiliated organizations.
We are a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. That means gifts and donations made to our managed accounts, or Legacy Deo itself, are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our Vision
God’s people, each and every one, will leave a legacy for faith and family.
Our Mission
We inspire giving that impacts life forever.
Our Core Values
Christ-centered Focus
Recognizing that God is the source of all earthly gifts, we love Him above all else and honor Him with the stewardship of those gifts.
(The Greatest Commandment, Matthew 22:26-38)
Valued Relationships
We treat all individuals and groups the way we would like to be treated.
(The Golden Rule, Matthew 7:12 and 22:39)
Total Integrity
Everything we do is done with fairness, transparency, accountability, and competence.
(Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30)
Our Legacy
- Founded: 1960
- Assets: $75 million
- Endowment assets: 66%
- Managed accounts: 524
- Total 2023 distributions: $2.5 million
- Distributions since 1960: Over $71 million
- Current distribution outreach: 32 states and the District of Columbia
Interested in learning more?
Contact us at info@legacydeo.org
Legacy Deo
Our mission is to inspire giving that impacts life forever. We help people with charitable giving and estate planning, and serve as trustee for hundreds of trusts, endowments, and donor advised funds.
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