The ELCA Foundation conducts a program of major gifts and planned giving on behalf of the church, its congregations, synods, churchwide units, agencies, and institutions.  It provides consultation and support to church members and offers educational materials and training seminars on planned giving.  It workes in cooperation with the Division for Congregational Ministries in coordinating stewardship programs.

Working with congregations and synods, The Foundation seeks to identify prospective major and deferred-gift donors and support investment in the ELCA Mission Investment Fund.

The Foundation also administers the ELCA Endowment Fund Pooled Trust, minimum investment of $25,000 for all ministry expressions.  The ELCA Board of Pensions serves as investment advisor for the Pooled Trust.  The Endowment Fund of the ELCA is the trustee of the Pooled Trust.

For further information visit:  www.elca.org/fo/