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What is the Trust Fund?
The Trust Fund at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church was established in 1984 with a generous bequest from longtime member Louise Anderson. The Trust Fund is designed to preserve the principal (your gifts), with a portion of the earnings used to fulfill our mission (giving aid to those in need). Since 1985, under the guidance of the Trust Fund Committee, the Trust Fund has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the needs of the church, our local community, and missions throughout the United States and the world.
Ways to Give
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“EVERY TREE IS KNOWN BY THE FRUIT IT BEARS” ~Luke 6:44
Just as a healthy tree grows and bears nourishing fruit year after year, so do your gifts to the St. John Lutheran Trust Fund grow to fulfill our mission to the church, our community, and the world. Prayerful gifts to the Trust Fund of any amount are accepted and gratefully appreciated. Future support can also be made through estate planning or deferred gifts
"FRIENDS OF THE FUND"
Monetary gifts in support of future ministries
GIFTING CATEGORY GIFT LEVEL
PATHFINDER $ 1 to $99
BELL RINGER $ 100 to $499
SHEPHERD $ 500 to $999
TORCHBEARER $ 1,000 to $4,999
CRUSADER $ 5,000 to $9,999
ARK BUILDER $ 10,000 to $24,999
CORNERSTONE $ 25,000 to $49,999
FOUNDATION $ 50,000 to $99,999
FORTRESS $100,000 and Up
“LEGACY SOCIETY”
Providing future support through estate plans or deferred gifts∙ GIFTS OF PROPERTY such as Real Estate, stocks, bonds∙ RETIREMENT PLAN or LIFE INSURANCE BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION∙ CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES or CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS∙ OIL, GAS & MINERAL INTERESTS∙ BEQUESTSFund Designations
The GENERAL FUND supports a variety of ministries at St. John. All trust fund gifts that are not otherwise designated, are placed in this fund.
In addition to funding extraordinary operating expenses, the General Fund provides for "seed money" and programming beyond what is included in the regular operating budget of the congregation (St. John Support).
Examples of these programs include:
St. John corporate sponsors (Badlands Ministries & St. Luke’s Nursing Home)
A portion of the General Fund also provides resources for St. John to reach beyond our front door to extend God’s love to all people – both locally and globally (Mission Outreach).
Examples of these programs include:
Grants
The St. John Lutheran Church Trust Fund provides funds to ministries, projects and organizations where the work being done is consistent with St. John’s mission:
"Living in Service to Christ"
If you would like to apply for a grant, please complete the Grant Request Form. There is a nine member committee that meets quarterly to review grant requests.
Questions? Contact Tina Hanson, Stewardship & Trust Fund Director.
