Trinity Lutheran Foundation….
Meaningful Gifts for Tomorrow
How do you want your gifts distributed to the people and ministries you care about after you are called home to heaven?
It is an important question and one you do not need to answer by yourself. The Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Congregation Foundation, Inc. can guide you to a meaningful plan that reflects your wishes.
Applications and more information is available in the church office.
Chartered August 1, 2013, the purpose of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Congregation Foundation, Inc. is to Aid and Assist
General Fund – Foundation Investment Fund
The General Fund is an investment fund created to support the long-term mission and sustainability of our church Foundation. This fund serves as a primary source of income, helping to fulfill both immediate and future needs of the church.
Purpose and Impact Up to 50% of the income generated from the General Fund may be used to support a variety of church initiatives, including mission-driven projects. Additionally, part of the earnings will be allocated to support the Foundation's basic operations, ensuring the smooth functioning and continued growth of the organization.
The General Fund is also the designated destination for unrestricted donations, including cash contributions, and serves as a holding place for funds while other investment funds are being established. With this flexible structure, the General Fund provides both an immediate resource for the church and a base for future investment growth.
Distribution of Funds To ensure that the income generated from the General Fund is distributed fairly and effectively, the Foundation will offer an application process open to all church organizations. Any internal ministry, committee, or group may submit a formal request for funding. The Foundation Board will review each application individually and anonymously, and each request will be rated on a scale of 1 to 10. Based on this evaluation, the Board will determine whether to grant partial or full funding. This process ensures that resources are allocated thoughtfully, in alignment with the church’s mission and the needs of its ministries. The application is available in the Church office. The deadline for the application is February 1st and July 1st.
College Scholarship Fund – Foundation Investment Fund The College Scholarship Fund, established by Irene and Robert Root, is an investment fund dedicated to supporting higher education for members of our church community. This fund was created with the vision of providing financial assistance to students pursuing their academic goals, thereby helping them overcome financial barriers to education. Up to 50% of the income generated from this fund is used to provide scholarships for qualified students. Donations to the fund are strictly designated for higher education purposes and will be used exclusively for tuition, fees, books, and other education-related expenses.
Your support is vital to sustaining this mission. By donating to the College Scholarship Fund, you are investing in the education of future church leaders, dedicated students, and those who will serve our community in faith.
President: Larry White (lwwhite@wyoming.com)
Vice President: Chuck Parmely
Treasurer: Mark Medow (markmedow11@gmail.com)
Secretary: Lauren McKiernan (lmckiernan@wyoming.com)
Board Member: Jim Brodle (jimbrodle@yahoo.com
Jack Hildner Gordon Medow
Trinity Lutheran School Tuition Assistance Fund
The Trinity Lutheran School Tuition Assistance Fund, established by the Reiwe Family, provides financial support for families who are members of Trinity Lutheran Church and wish to send their children to Trinity Lutheran School, a parochial school. The primary objective of the fund is to grow indefinitely, ensuring its long-term sustainability and continued ability to provide tuition assistance to those in need.
The original donors of this fund established the requirement that only members of Trinity Lutheran Church are eligible for assistance, ensuring that the fund benefits families within our faith community. The Board of Education is responsible for interviewing applicants and determining who qualifies for tuition assistance based on financial need.
Donations to the Tuition Assistance Fund are strictly designated for providing financial aid to eligible families for tuition expenses. Contributions can be made by cash or check, and all donations must be clearly designated for this fund by the donor’s choice.
Outreach and Pastoral Needs Fund
Purpose:
The Outreach and Pastoral Needs Fund is an enduring fund established by the Trinity Lutheran Foundation to support and sustain the spiritual mission of Trinity Lutheran Church Riverton, Wyoming. Its purpose is to provide lasting financial resources for pastoral care, discipleship development, and outreach programs that reflect the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Key Objectives:
Guiding Process:
The direction and stewardship of this fund are guided by church leaders, ministry staff, Trinity Lutheran members, and church boards working in unity. This collaborative process ensures that all efforts remain rooted in Scripture and focused on building strong, Christ-centered connections within the church and the wider world.
A gift to Trinity Lutheran Foundation may be given with or without designation for a specific area of ministry in which the donor has a personal interest.
Gifts may be designated for a fund already established by the Foundation. Gifts may also be designated for a specific area such as education, outreach or capital projects.
Gifts are used to award grants and benefits to areas of ministry that need it most. The Foundation Board of Directors is charged with evaluating requests and disbursing funds. Approval of the Church Council is required for grants greater than $5,000.
Long-term gifts with the donor intent to preserve the corpus and use investment income only may be given with or without restrictions. Wills, trusts, life insurance policies, annuities, stocks, and other gifts that are managed by the Foundation - will be distributed according to the desires and wishes of the donor.
