Purpose: The Foundation was established to provide a permanent way for members and friends to benefit the ministry of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church through memorials, bequests and similar financial gifts.  The Foundation supports OSLC ministries and other charitable work in the community.

History: The Foundation was established in 1963.  Over the years, the Foundation has provided critical financial resources to the church and other nonprofit organizations. The Foundation has provided loans to OSLC for unexpected big expenses.

What it does for OSLC:  The Foundation supports the ministries of OSLC by providing funds directly to the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church budget.  The amount varies each year; ranging from $39,000-$42,000.

How it works:  It is separately incorporated and is managed by the Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation invests primarily in the Ministry Growth Fund of the ELCA which is a long-term, socially responsible fund.  The Foundation also invests in the Mission Investment Fund, a financial ministry of the ELCA.

Future: The Foundation board is currently discerning its role in the community while continuing to support the ministries of OSLC.  The board is exploring how our work might best to help transform the structures of underlying racial, economic, and other forms of injustice.

Who: The Foundation board of directors include: Bob Hybben, Paul Batalden, Mike Troutman, Linda Thorson, Meredith Bruster, Alfred Flomo, Ethan Kehrberg, Evan Gelles, Gabe Herrick, Jakob Johnson, Jared Brandell-Douglas, Kara Lattu.  The members of the board are elected at the annual meeting of the congregation.