Endowment Services for Lutheran Organizations

Your Ministry Changes Lives. Let’s Ensure It Always Can.

Fuel Your Mission. Multiply Your Impact.

Whether you run a Lutheran camp, care center, or charitable ministry, your work reflects Christ’s love in action. But operational needs and donor fatigue can limit your reach. Lutheran Legacy Foundation partners with mission-driven nonprofits to build lasting endowments, guide planned giving, and ensure your vision remains strong for generations to come.

Who We Serve

Camps, Retirement Homes, Ministries, and More

LLF works with a wide range of Lutheran-rooted institutions, including:

Lutheran camps, retreats, and youth centers
Lutheran service organizations and public charities
Foundations or auxiliaries of church bodies
Lutheran retirement/care facilities
Ministry outreach programs
and more!

If your work reflects Christ’s love and Lutheran values, we’re here to help strengthen your mission for the long haul.

Our Organization Funds

Simple steps. Enduring results.

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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Matching Grants

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.

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Learn more about our matching grants

Example

See what’s possible.

A Lutheran organization 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 Organizations saying?

“Partnering with LLF provides expert guidance and a trusted framework for growth. Our endowment has grown exponentially since we started it nearly 20 years ago. It’s a strategic investment that secures your mission, strengthens impact, and builds confidence for the future of your organization. Today, our funds at LLF help supply 80% of our annual scholarship budget, opening doors for more students and securing the future of our schools.”

Libby Gutberlet, CEO
Lutheran Elementary School Association
The endowment managed by the Lutheran Legacy Foundation supplies funding for our Chelsea Schofield Memorial Campership Fund. This fund gives financial assistance to anyone who needs a little help paying for camp. Dozens of campers have received assistance from this fund over the years ensuring that money issues never keep a child away from CILCA. The endowment is a true blessing that supports the ongoing mission of Camp CILCA.

Pastor Joshua W Theilen
Camp CILCA, Centralia, IL