Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

Endowment Fund

An Endowment Fund is a financial asset that grows over time as a result of income earned from interest on the underlying invested funds and investment appreciation. It is a long term asset that continues to provide regular income to achieve the Church’s mission. The key is that each year only a little of the endowment is used, so the remainder is left to grow. And over time, as gifts are made to it and the principal grows, the Endowment Fund becomes a substantial way for us to expand our mission at home and in the world.

Our Saviour's Endowment Fund FAQ Document - Have a question about the Endowment Fund and want to learn more?

Our Saviour's Endowment Fund Brochure - Learn more about the History, Importance, and Impact of the Endowment Fund.

2025 Endowment Fund Summary - The endowment fund is currently at $300,000. Distributions from the endowment fund totaled $11,200 in 2025 and were disbursed as follows:

$5,600 to support the congregations missions

$2,800 to support seminary students

$1,450 to support the refresh capital project

$1,350 to support stewardship training

Interested in donating?

Click here for a direct link to give to the Mission Endowment Fund online.

Click here for a direct link to give to the Operations Endowment Fund online.

If you have any questions regarding Our Saviour’s Endowment Fund, contact Accounting Manager Kathy Clolinger at accounting@oursaviours.com.

Make Our Saviour's Part of your legacy

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As you're making decisions, you might consider whether you'd like to include a charitable organization such as Our Saviour's in your estate planning. Note that when designating an organization as a beneficiary, you can leave whatever percentage you choose to that organization and/or other charitable groups.

In the video below, Doreen Damge, a member of Our Saviour's Endowment Committee, shares why she and her husband, Scott, wanted to "pay it forward" for other families by making Our Saviour's part of their planning for the future.