Mission Endowment Fund
In 1992, Immanuel Lutheran Church established the Mission Endowment Fund to be a permanent fund that supports the mission outreach and ministries of our church. Through the contributions of generous donors, the fund provides a sustainable source of income, ensuring that our church can continue to serve future generations.
We invite applications for grants in the following areas:
Community outreach
Projects that serve the local community and synod and extend our church’s mission. This could include grants to ELCA, seminaries, colleges, or students attending such schools, social service agencies, institutions and agencies to which this congregation relates, and to special programs designed for those persons in our parish area who are in spiritual and/or economic need.
Facility Improvement
Enhancements to our church facilities to support worship and community activities. Examples: capital improvements, debt reduction, or an Immanuel Lutheran Church building program.
Missionary support
Funding for missions and outreach programs both locally and abroad. Examples include new congregational development in North America for the ELCA, professional leadership, educational ministries, global mission, ecumenism, evangelism, social ministries, and capital financing.
Apply for a grant
The fund is set up as an endowment fund which establishes that the dividends and interest can be distributed through grants. The committee strives to distribute a minimum of $6,000 annually.
ways to support
Your generous contributions are vital for the growth of the Mission Endowment Fund. Charitable giving to the Endowment Fund may provide tax benefits to donors. Please consult your Financial and Tax Advisors.
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Make a direct gift online , through the church office, or during service in the offering plate.
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Set up monthly contributions online for consistent support.
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Gifts of stocks, bonds, securities, real estate or other assets.
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Honor a loved one by contributing in their name.
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Provide for the parish though a provision in your will.
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Make a large gift at a small cost by designating the parish as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy policy.
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Consider leaving a legacy through your estate plan.
Our Heritage Program
We are grateful for those who choose to remember our church in their estate plans. All those who have informed the church of having made a planned gift are recognized by having their names added to the Heritage Program plaque located outside the church office.
If you’ve included the church in your estate plan, please let us know so we can honor your commitment.
Contact Us
For questions or more information about the Mission Endowment Fund, please feel free to reach out.
PHONE: 650-967-4906
Email: office@ilclosaltos.com
Together, we can continue to grow our community and support our mission for years to come.