How long has LLF been serving ministries and donors?

Lutheran Legacy Foundation has deep roots in Lutheran stewardship. Our parent organization, The Clara and Spencer Werner Foundation, was founded in 1953 by Clara and Spencer Werner, faithful Lutherans and founders of Grace Lutheran Church in Paris, Illinois. In 2005, recognizing the need for greater flexibility and expanded services, the Werner Foundation established Lutheran Legacy Foundation as a community foundation. Since 1953, our combined efforts have awarded more than $45 million for Lutheran causes, and today we manage over $80 million in assets across more than 250 active funds.