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We focus on your financial future so you can focus on your ministry.

Your church is more than a place of worship — it’s a cornerstone of faith for generations past, present, and future. But sustaining your mission requires more than weekly offerings. At Lutheran Legacy Foundation, we help Lutheran churches like yours build endowments, plan for financial sustainability, and create legacy gifts that ensure your ministry continues to thrive for decades to come.

Who We Serve

From Rural Pews to Urban Steeples

At Lutheran Legacy Foundation, we serve churches of all sizes—rural and urban, historic and new—because every congregation matters in the Body of Christ. Whether your church is planning for the next century or supporting today’s ministry needs, we’ll help you plant a fund that grows with you.

Our Church Funds

Getting started is easier than you think.

We simplify the process and partner with you each step of the way— from a straightforward application to our Matching Grant Program that accelerates your fundraising momentum. You can rest assured knowing that your fund is professionally managed with your mission in mind.

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Start strong with a matching grant.

The more you raise, the more our Matching Grant Program can jumpstart your school’s endowment. Curious about your potential match? Contact us today.

Fundraising support & resources.

LLF supports fundraising efforts like Galas, Days of Giving, and special campaigns by helping offset costs and encourage long-term giving. We also provide custom materials to promote your endowment and inspire lasting generosity.

Example

See what's possible.

A rural Lutheran church raised $60,000 to provide scholarships to seminarians. LLF provided a 20% match. Today, their endowment supports five students every year.

With LLF, your endowment is professionally managed with a clear investment strategy, ensuring your impact for the Faith endures.

Testimonials

What are other churches saying?

  • The Lutheran Legacy Foundation has done wonderful work for Grace. Our current generation in the congregation has benefited greatly from the sacrifice and good decisions made by generations past. Endowments started many years ago by our predecessors have been an ongoing blessing to our congregation. We also continue to add to our endowments as we are able, to be a blessing to the next generation. If you are looking for a way to support your church well into the future, be sure to talk with Lutheran Legacy Foundation.

    Pastor Daniel Smith
    Pastor / Grace Lutheran Church

  • “Creating an endowment has given our members a means for pursuing their ideas and passions as they live out their calls in Christ Jesus. Our interests and talents may be varied, but the endowment gives them a unifying purpose. I applaud LLF for its care, skill and professionalism in managing our funds. I am also extremely grateful for the LLF matching program, which has done so much to grow our funds and raise the profile of our endowment as a giving opportunity.”

    Paul Dunker
    Atonement Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio