An Overview  

The Endowment Committee distributes funds earned on the invested principal of the Endowment Fund. The purpose is to "enhance and further the mission and ministries of Messiah Lutheran Church" (MLC Constitution). The Committee adheres to the rules and regulations of our church's Constitutional bylaws. Distributions are made each year, based on a calculated average of prior years balances.

Requests for funds must be submitted by downloading, completing, and returning the MLC Endowment Fund Grant Questions. Please return your responses to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you are unable to answer by email, you may submit your answers in writing by bringing or mailing them to the front office at the Hazel Dell campus. Your requests may be submitted any time but will be considered by the committee quarterly.

The Endowment Committee will consider requests this year in July, September, and December. Next year, decisions will be made on the normal quarterly basis of March, June, September, and December.

Grant Requests this year:

Due to Committee      Committee Reviews Apps.    Grants Distributed

July 15                      July 20                               July

Sept 1                       Sept 14                              Sept

Dec 1                        Dec 14                               Dec

If you have questions you may contact any member of the committee by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Members / Jobs/ Term Limit:
Julia Jans / Co-Chair / 2023
Janet Borst / Co-Chair / 2024
Bob Perier / Secretary / 2023
Scott Middlestadt / Treasurer / 2024
Hope Quinn / Publicist / 2024