Endowed Giving
Endowed Giving
In 1959, 15 Fort Wayne Lutheran laymen met for lunch regularly. They were Concordia Lutheran High School 1948 and 1949 graduates. One day, in response to awareness of a family needing financial help to attend Concordia, they passed the hat and the Concordia Educational Foundation began.
Incorporated that same year as a 501/c/3 non-profit organization, and through the Lord’s blessings, it now manages over $18,000,000 in gifts that established more than 200 endowments. And, through the strong investment management of the Investment Committee and Board of Directors, have grown those gifts to $20,900,000 as of December 31, 2022.
Giving Back
Each year, a percentage (4%-5.75% depending on market analysis) of the value of the Foundation is available for distribution through these endowments. For 2021-2022, 367 students received $495,176 through our Endowed Scholarships. Special Endowments provided $120,430 for academic, fine arts and athletic needs. And, General Endowments distributed $250,873 for CEF operations and capital improvements.
Click the PDFs below to learn more about current endowments.
Make a Gift
Interested in making a gift that keeps on giving? Have you considered creating an endowment in honor of family or other relatives that makes a difference in the lives of students, families and faculty? Ever considered a Donor Advised Fund?
Contact Matt Konow at [email protected] or (260) 483-1102, ext. 251 to learn more. To make a gift today, use our secure and easy online gift link.
