ABOUT WELS FOUNDATION

Established in 1965 and granted 501©(3) tax exempt status in May 1966, WELS Foundation was organized for the benefit of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, and is guided by the same principles summarized in: Christ’s Love, Our Calling.

As a WELS subsidiary corporation, WELS Foundation serves God’s people by providing gift administration to help WELS members and organizations to be faithful and generous stewards, and support the Lord’s work through WELS ministries.

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OUR CALLING

WELS Foundation exists to assist God’s people in support of God’s ministry through the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

WELS Foundation provides a channel through which gifts can be administered for the benefit local and national ministries by:

  • Providing knowledgeable planned giving support to WELS donors through the WELS Christian giving counselors and other WELS advancement representatives.
  • Facilitating various giving opportunities, including charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, donor advised funds, and endowment administration.
  • Offering marketing support regarding various giving opportunities for WELS and WELS-affiliated organizations.