Real People. Real Impact.
Your gift fuels stories of hope, growth, and transformation—making faith alive. Join us in creating a lasting impact today.
August is Make A Will Month
We're partnering with Lutheran Giving to offer FreeWill: a free online estate-planning resource. Get started at the link below.
Why Give?
There are plenty of great reasons to donate to NLOM!
- Invest in the potential of our young people.
- Support your local community by raising strong, faithful leaders.
- Develop members of your congregation of all ages.
- Provide community and inclusive entertainment for adults and children with disabilities
- Enable NLOM to reach others through relevant programs.
- Make it possible for more children and teens to attend camp.
Ways to Give:
Camp Wish List
The following is a list of needs for our Summer Camp Programs. Please consider making a gift by donating the funds to purchase one or more of these items.
Or, mail a note with your choices and payment to:
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
27416 Ranch Road,
Ashland, NE 68003.
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$0 – $50
Lifeguard rescue pack - $20
Box fans - $20
White tube socks for campers (18 pairs) - $24
Headlamps for night camp (20) - $25
Fishing reels - $30
Archery arrows - $40
Lifeguard rescue tube - $40
Feed a camper for one week - $50
Friendo string - $50
Sponsor a camper at Sullivan Hills Camp - $50
$51 – $100
Roll of 100 stamps - $55
Hotdogs for one week - $55
Sno kones for a day - $60
Soft volleyballs (5) - $60
S'mores for one day - $70
Sharpies (10 boxes) - $78
$101 – $1,000
Pop for one week of Pop Stop - $140
Burgers for a cook-out meal - $225
Golf cart rental - $334
Kayaks (4) - $350 each
Sponsor a camper at Carol Joy Holling Camp - $420
Mulch for trails - $1,000
$1,001 +
Pop for an entire summer of Pop Stop - $1,120
Sponsor a Summer Ministry Team member- $3,600
Bat-wing mower - $11,000
Good condition vehicles - in-kind
Horse Program Wish List
Horse tack - $25
Horse riding helmets - $30
Care and feed for a horse for the summer - $1,300
If you have questions, please contact Jacob Spilker at JSpilker@NLOM.org or 402-944-2544.
Monthly Giving
Fire Starters
An inspiring group of monthly donors, Fire Starters encourage others to provide consistent income for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) through ongoing gifts. Your recurring gift helps NLOM kindle the faith of our campers.
What your monthly gift will do:
$10/mo. – Provide sno kones, friendo string, or game supplies
$20/mo. – Provide a cook-out meal
$35/mo. – Help a child attend camp
$110/mo. – Care and feed for a horse
$300/mo. – Sponsor a Summer Ministry Team member
Become a Fire Starter by making a recurring donation today!
You'll receive a walking stick as a gift from us.
An inspiring group of monthly donors, Fire Starters encourage others to provide consistent income for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) through ongoing gifts. Your recurring gift helps NLOM kindle the faith of our campers.
What your monthly gift will do:
$10/mo. – Provide sno kones, friendo string, or game supplies
$20/mo. – Provide a cook-out meal
$35/mo. – Help a child attend camp
$110/mo. – Care and feed for a horse
$300/mo. – Sponsor a Summer Ministry Team member
Become a Fire Starter by making a recurring donation today!
You'll receive a walking stick as a gift from us.
Planned Giving
Our heritage society, Club 10:14, honors caring people who are remembering NLOM in their estate plans. The name comes from Mark 10:14 where Jesus says, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
The distribution of your estate is the last witness of your faith. You can continue your Christian stewardship by providing for the work of the church long after your life ends.
To include NLOM in your estate, our organization name is Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, Inc. and our EIN is #47-0488319.
Lutheran Giving
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries relies on the assistance of Lutheran Giving, a free professional estate planning resource made possible by the Nebraska Synod in partnership with the ELCA Foundation.
Questions? Contact Jacob Spilker at JSpilker@NLOM.org or 402-944-2544.
Bequest
The most common planned gift. Bequests are made through your will or trust, and can include a specific amount or piece of property, a percent of your estate, the residual of your estate, or a contingency (if the donor outlives the heir).
Beneficiary Designation
One of the most tax-efficient charitable gifts is a remainder from your retirement account, as your charity is not required to pay taxes on the remainder as your heirs would. You can also include a charity on beneficiary designations for life insurance, annuities, and brokerage accounts.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A gift that provides a fixed annuity payment for one or two lives with the remainder to charity. Annuity rates range from 5.7% for a 65-year-old individual to 10.1% for an individual who is 90 or older.
Charitable Remainder Trust
A gift that pays out a fixed rate or fixed amount over your lifetime and additionally to heirs at your death if desired, with the remainder going to one or more charities. A Charitable Trust may increase current income, bypass capital gains taxes, and provide an income tax deduction.
Charitable Lead Trust
A gift that pays an income stream to one or more charities for a period of years, then passes a large asset at a reduced tax consequence to your heirs.
Real Estate or Property
Certain property, or a portion, can be given to charity allowing you to reduce or avoid capital gains taxes, receive a current tax deduction, and provide funding to those in need.
“We were both raised with wonderful examples of legacy giving in our lives. This is why we have chosen to support several organizations, including NLOM, in our estate planning. It is just one way we can continue to support these ministries long after we’ve become among the ‘great cloud of witnesses’.”
Bishop Scott and Deacon Kristin Johnson
Gifts of Grain
Blessings by the Bushel
In 2011, God planted an idea and in no time, Blessings by the Bushel was formed. This giving method allows farmers to transfer a portion of their grain (corn, wheat, or soybeans) to our account. The grain we sell gives more young people the opportunity to attend camp. We invite you to join us by making a gift!
Cash Donation Grain Donation
How it Works
- Fill out the Gift Form and send it to NLOM via e-mail to Gifts@NLOM.org, fax to 402-944-2544 or mail to 27416 Ranch Rd. Ashland, NE 68003.
- Check the list of participating elevators below to make sure yours is on the list. If not, contact us and we’ll get one set up.
- Transfer the grain into the Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries account at your elevator.
- Call us at 402-944-2544 or e-mail to inform us that you have transferred your grain into our account.
NLOM will sell your grain and send you an acknowledgement of your donation.
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View Our Participating Elevators
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ADM Corn Processing |
Country Partners Coop CPI Crofton Elevator Crossroads Cooperative Assn. DeBruce Grain Co. Dixon Elev. Co. E Energy Adams Erickson Feed Falls City Grain Co. Farmers Coop Farmer’s Cooperative Farmers Cooperative Association Farmer's Grain & Livestock Farmers Pride Farmers Ranchers Cooperative Foster Elevator Frenchman Valley Coop Frontier Cooperative Co. Gavilon Grain/Peavey/DeBruce Hartling Elevator Henderson Coop Hi-Line Coop Husker Ag JE Meuret Grain Co. KAAPA Ethanol |
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Partnerships
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries makes it simple for corporate, community, and individual partners to support the impact of our mission. By making a gift, you will receive the following:
Brand Exposure: Through various print and digital opportunities, we highlight your brand alongside others who put our campers first every day!
Event Participation: At each event, reserved seating and visibility helps you enjoy the event you are supporting and connect with new audiences.
Advertising: Through the power of ads, post-event recognition on social media, and more, your brand is shown to a bigger audience.
Recognition: During our events, we make sure to recognize those who are supporting our mission. This includes during the event and post-event.
Trailblazer - $15,000
- Brand exposure throughout event materials (full page ad, banner, event screens, emails, social media) and websites (Qtego, Golf Status, etc.)
- Reserved seating and participation (two tables of 8 at gala, two golf teams, four resevered quilt
auction seats) - Public recognition at the event and post-event outreach
- Exclusive perks (two wine bottles per gala table and two reserved parking spots)
Pathfinder - $10,000
- Brand exposure throughout event materials (half page ad in gala program), event screens, and
websites (Qtego, Golf Status, etc.) - Reserved seating and participation (a table of 8 at gala, a golf team, two resevered quilt auction seats)
Explorer - $5,000
- Name exposure throughout event materials, event screens, and websites (Qtego, Golf Status, etc.)
- Reserved seating and participation (a table of 8 at gala, a golf team, two resevered quilt auction seats)
Save the Date!
Camp Classic Golf Tournament - Friday, October 2, 2026 - Ashland Golf Course
Thrivent Choice
Thrivent Choice is a program where members can designate "Choice Dollars" toward various organizations, including Carol Joy Holling Camp and Sullivan Hills Camp. If you are a Thrivent policy holder or hold a volunteer leadership position, simply follow the instructions below. Thank you for thinking of us.
If you have any questions, please contact us at Gifts@NLOM.org or 402-944-2544.
Online
- Go to the Thrivent website and sign in or register in the upper right hand corner of the page.
- Once signed in, click “Direct Choice Dollars” for Thrivent Choice on the right hand side.
- In the middle of the next page, type in “Carol Joy Holling Camp," or "Sullivan Hills Camp.” in the “Organization Name” box (nothing in “City”) and click search.
- Next to our camp name, click “Direct Now”. You can assign all or part of your choice dollars to us.
- Click “Submit" and your Thrivent Choice Dollars will be sent to our ministry. You are able to designate once there is $5 or more accumulated.
By Phone
- Call 800-847-4836.
- Follow the prompts that are given.
- You will be asked for the last four digits of your Social Security number, then you will be sent through an automated operator system.
- Our camp is listed as “Carol Joy Holling Camp," or "Sullivan Hills Camp.”
Other ways to give
In person
27416 Ranch Road, Ashland, NE
To make sure we are there to greet you properly, call 402-944-2544. We'd love to meet you!
By mail
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
27416 Ranch Road
Ashland, NE. 68003
By phone
Give us a call at 402-944-2544, and ask for anyone on the Development team!
Financials
The following are the returns and audited financial statements for Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries. For questions, please contact Jason Gerdes, our Executive Director at JGerdes@NLOM.org or 402-944-2544.
Donor Privacy Policy
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries respects the privacy of its donors and has put in place this Donor Privacy Policy to honor donor rights.
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries collects and uses personal information such as: name, address, telephone number, gift information and email address when a donor voluntarily provides it to us. This information is kept on file for IRS purposes and is also used in our development and communication activities.
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries does NOT sell, trade, or share its donor list with any other organization.
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries subscribes to the Donor Bill of Rights.