The ELCA Foundation has gift planning tools for every situation. All of our services and tools are available to individuals and congregations without obligation.
A Family's Plan through the ELCA Foundation
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A Family's Plan through the ELCA Foundation
DownloadA Family's Plan through the ELCA Foundation
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A Family's Plan through the ELCA Foundation
DownloadCFRE Continuing Education Points Tracker
CFRE Continuing Education Points Tracker
DownloadDisclosure Statement
Confidential Disclosure Statement of the ELCA Endowment Fund Pooled Trust Jan. 2021
Distribution Agreement
The Agreement is intended as an expression of our thanksgiving and stewardship with the hope that the ministries of Jesus Christ will be strengthened and extended in the life of this church.
Gifts Through a Donor-Directed Distribution Agreement
This resource offers an overview of donor-directed distribution agreements and how they may benefit you as a part of your gift plan.
Gifts Through a Donor-Directed Distribution Agreement
DownloadGetting Started on Your Gift Plan
This resource offers information about the assets you can use to get started on your gift plan.
Getting Started on Your Gift Plan
DownloadGift Comparison Chart
Compare chartiable giving options to choose the one that's right for you and your family.
Gifts of Marketable Securities
Gifts of Real Estate
Short Version
Gifts Through a Charitable Remainder Trust
This resource offers an overview of a charitable remainder trust and how a trust may benefit you as a part of your estate plan.
Gifts Through a Charitable Remainder Trust
DownloadGifts Through a Charitable Gift Annuity
This resource offers an overview of charitable gift annuities and how they may benefit you as a part of your gift plan.
Gifts Through a Charitable Gift Annuity
DownloadGifts Through a Donor Advised Fund
This resource offers an overview of a donor advised fund and how they may benefit you as a part of your gift plan.
Gifts Through a Donor Advised Fund
DownloadGifts of Grain and Marketable Commodities
This resource offers an overview of gifts of grain and marketable commodities and how they may benefit you as a part of your gift plan.
Gifts of Grain and Marketable Commodities
DownloadGifts Through Life Insurance
This resource offers an overview of a gift from a life insurance policy and how that may benefit you as a part of your gift plan.
Gifts Through a Named Endowment Fund
This resource offers an overview of named endowment funds and how that may benefit you as a part of your gift plan.
Gifts Through a Named Endowment Fund
DownloadGifts Through Retirement Plans
This resource offers an overview of a gift from your retirement plan and how that may benefit you as a part of your gift plan.
Growing in Faith, Growing in Giving: Services Overview Brochure
This resource is an overview of individual gift planning options and expertise for congregations looking for endowment and gift planning education.
Growing in Faith, Growing in Giving: Services Overview Brochure
DownloadImportant Notes About My Estate
This guide for your family is designed to help you capture the details of your estate plan assets, funeral plans and location of important documents.
Will and Trust Workbook
This guide is designed to be a planning resource as you prepare to meet with your legal advisor and to help you plan for the distribution of assets.
The Ministry Growth Fund, (formerly known as Endowment Fund “A” of the ELCA Endowment Fund Pooled Trust) was established to allow for the collective long-term investment of funds belonging to the ELCA, its congregations, synods, seminaries and other eligible affiliated entities. For older reports not shown here, please contact elcafoundation@elca.org.
The Ministry Growth Fund (formerly known as Endowment Fund “A” of the ELCA Endowment Fund Pooled Trust) was established to allow for the collective long-term investment of funds belonging to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), its congregations, synods, seminaries and other eligible affiliated entities. For assistance, please contact us at elcafoundation@elca.org or call 800-638-3522.
FORM A: Participant Application
Form B: Check Deposit
Form B allows participants to make additions to principal.
Form C: Change in Authorization
Form C allows participants to make a change in authorization.
Form D: Change in Distribution Election
Form D allows participants to make a change in distribution election.
Form D: Change in Distribution Election
DownloadForm E: Withdrawal
Form E allows participants to make a withdrawal.
Mission endowment fund guidance and investment options are available to ELCA congregations, organizations and affiliated ministries. Our resources can help you be thoughtful stewards of bequests and planned gifts.
Ministry Growth Fund Brochure
This brochure offers an overview of the Ministry Growth Fund, (formerly known as Endowment Fund “A” of the ELCA Endowment Fund Pooled Trust) a fund designed for ELCA congregations and organizations.
How to Create a Mission Endowment Fund
This resource provides a systematic approach to establishing a mission endowment fund and can be used by congregation committees looking for guidance.
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