Central Foundation

Our Mission Statement:

"To serve God's people in Christ's name by providing financial foundations to the ministries of Central Lutheran Church for all generations."

For more than 40 years, Central Lutheran Church has been blessed with a Foundation Trust – financial gifts and bequests graciously given to use for needs beyond normal budget expenses. Each year, a percentage of the interest earned is available to fund projects that will improve and perpetuate the mission of Central Lutheran.

Your gift makes an impact!

Gifts can be designated to support established funds or explore creating your own named fund and designated purpose. The Foundation Board oversees prudent management and allocation of funds for the greatest impact and benefits possible.

GRANT APPLICATION

  • Grant application for funds available from the foundation. Application

Applications will be read at the April, September, December, and January trustee meetings. Applications are due by the first of each meeting month.

Current funds include:

  • NILA BRADFORD GENERAL FUND

    • Funds are unrestricted, allocated to areas of greatest need, and supported capital improvements, mission trips, and various ministries.

  • HORNE MISSION FUND

    • Funds support people-focused ministries approved by the Church Council and have promoted guest speakers, musicians, and special ministry events.

  • LARDAHL FUND

    • The fund helps promote CLC’s ministries in the community and church.

  • LUTHER PARK BIBLE CAMP FUND

    • The fund helps send the youth of Central Lutheran to Luther Park Bible Camp.

  • BRICKS AND MORTAR FUND

    • Fund support building and technology needs.

  • BURKE SOCIAL MINISTRY FUND

    • Funds support non-profit ministries outside the church's walls and have benefited free clinics, food pantries, Lutheran Social Services, and more.

  • RAY HELGERSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

    • Funds provide scholarships based on church and community involvement to help support future education goals.

The Foundation is governed by an elected board of trustees and meets quarterly.

Central Lutheran Foundation Trust is governed by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization. Please get in touch with any board member to learn more about how you can donate to the foundation, lifetime and estate gifts for endowment, or other gifts. Any gift to the Central Lutheran Foundation Trust is a gift that will give forever.

Have Questions? Email us at Info@Central-Lutheran.org.