Donate
The ministry at Ingham Okoboji would not be possible without the generous support of many faithful friends. We happily accept donations of all sizes. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! There are many ways to give:
You can give directly through our secure online form by clicking the
"Give Now" button above. You can give one time gifts or provide ongoing support by setting up recurring monthly gifts.
If you’d like to mail your donation in, please make checks payable to
“IOLBC” and send to:
IOLBC
1203 Inwan St
Milford, IA 51351
Summer Staff Support
Counselors are the “heart” of all ministry that takes place at camp. While an active faith in Jesus is the highest priority, we are aware that high school and college students often have other more lucrative alternatives for summer employment. Our goal is to increase pay and improve amenities to a level that is competitive with other Bible camps in the area.
Click here to donate.
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IOLBC has just received a pledged matching gift of $50,000 towards counselor support from another generous donor family. While gifts of any amount are welcome, gifts of $1/day ($30/month) will be matched. (One-time gifts of $360 or more will also be matched.) Help our Counselors change the world!
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One packed day (about 22 hrs. on duty) of leading fun activities and worship:($55/day)
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One week (5.5 very full days) of songs, Bible studies, Bonkers, and swimming: ($360) (Sponsor a week with your gift at $30.00/month)
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The whole summer (11 powerful weeks) of sharing Christ through nearly every hour of each day: ($3,300.00) (Sponsor a counselor for the summer with your gift of $275/month)
Ingham Retreat House
The Retreat House is one of the most used buildings at Ingham. In addition to retreat guests, it is used by cooks, pastors, youth directors, program directors and others. Help us keep this building useful and viable by sending a gift to replace windows, flooring and other improvements. Your generosity keeps the Retreat House welcoming for all who enter.
Okoboji Cabin Improvments
Walking into cabins like Winnebago, Omaha, and Midland, you can almost hear the laughter and stories echoing from summers past. These cabins, as well as Holmen House and other staff housing, are high on the list of buildings needing maintenance and improvements. Please consider a gift to help this work which is crucial to creating safe, welcoming spaces for everyone.
Endowment Fund
A gift to our endowment fund is truly a gift that keeps on giving. The board distributes 4.5% of the endowment balance each year to support projects at the camps. You may give a gift of any amount for general use, or you may set up a fund for a purpose that is important to you with a gift of $25,000 or more. Your gift ensures ongoing support that will create lasting memories and shape the faith of future generations.
Camperships
You can help a child experience camp through the Ingham Okoboji campership program. Click the "Give Now" button above to give in this way. If you have any further questions give us a call at 1-800-OKOBOJI.
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Camper to experience a full week of camp ($442)
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Camper to experience a full day of camp ($73.67)
Camp Wish List
Do you wish to give to a specific need at camp, rather than making a general gift? Do you wish to give a gift-in-kind rather than a financial gift? Look no further. Here is an evolving list of needs we have at the camp, with estimated costs, to help you decide how to direct your gift. Please call the camp at 1-800-OKOBOJI with any further questions about giving in this way.
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Adopt a Life Jacket ($25)
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Gently Used Furniture
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Mini Vans or a 3/4 ton Pick Up
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Gift of Grain
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Golf Cart or Gator
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Rec. Equipment
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Floor Cleaner
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Copier Paper
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Quality Tools
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Leaf Rakes
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Gift of livestock for meat
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Volunteers (Short and Long Term)
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Adopt a Cabin (Give us a call to learn how you can give in this way)
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
A gift to Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camps (IOLBC) may be more beneficial to you if you use your IRA. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a transfer of funds directly from an IRA to a qualifying charity. Individuals who use this donor opportunity must be aged 70 1/2 and above. QCDs of up to $108,000 (in 2025) will count toward their required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year.
You may be interested because unlike regular IRA withdrawals, QCDs are not taxable income. QCDs may also help by keeping your taxable income level in a lower bracket. This can be especially helpful because a QCD may reduce your potential exposure to the Medicare Surtax as well as the amount of income tax you pay on Social Security.
How should I proceed if I am interested?
STEP 1: Check with your tax advisor to see if a QCD from your IRA is appropriate for your situation.
STEP 2: For more information click the button below or contact Roger Carlon, Development Coordinator, at rogerc@okoboji.org or at 712-310-9958.
Crops for Campers
Transfer the ownership of a load or bin of grain to the camp, which can result in less taxable income for you and more of the gift going to camp than selling the grain first and then giving a cash gift.
Ways to give that don't cost you
ANYTHING!!!
Thrivent Choice
If you are a member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, you have an added easy way to help support Ingham Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camps.
Thrivent Choice lets you recommend where some of Thrivent Financial’s charitable outreach funds go by directing Choice Dollars® .Eligible benefit members can designate Choice Dollars toward thousands of Lutheran organizations such as Ingham Okoboji. Potential designated Choice Dollars amounts that can be directed range from $25 to $500 for each eligible member. Please remember that your designations can no longer be automated. THEY MUST BE DESIGNATED BY INDIVIDUAL TRANSACTIONS.
If you are an eligible Thrivent Choice member, please consider designating Ingham Okoboji as the recipient of your Thrivent Choice Dollars. It’s easy and can be done two ways:
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Online at www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice (Log in and then complete directions on page.)
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Call 1-800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836) and say “Thrivent Choice.”