Atonement Endowment Fund
Leaving a Legacy for the Future
Mission and Ministry Now
On-going giving to the Lutheran Church of the Atonement has and continues to allow us to:
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Gather in Worship
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Minister through Word and Sacrament
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Teach Young and Old
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Visit the Sick and Shut-in
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Comfort the Dying
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Assist Those in Need
Mission and Ministry in the Future
The Atonement Endowment Fund looks forward by setting aside funds to enhance God’s mission for our church in the future. Gifts and bequests to the Fund are invested and grow over time to have a sizable pool of money from which a portion can be withdrawn to support the specific purposes of the Fund in these vital areas:
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Parish Nursing and Wellness
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Christian Education
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Worship and Music
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Social Ministry
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Professional Development
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Capital Improvements
You can contribute to the Endowment Fund through your estate and through immediate gifts. Please see the Resources pages for some ways you can support the Fund now and in the future.
God's Chosen Pool
Congratulations June Schmidt on winning the 2025 God’s Chosen Pool!
June designated the $115 purse for a charitable cause to go to the Men’s Club. They will ensure the funds help one or more worthy causes.
Visit this web page in August for details on God’s Chose Pool 2026.
2025 Final Standings
Rank | Name | Points |
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01 | June Schmidt | 181.0 |
02 | Dave Jones | 175.0 |
03 | Evan Viehman | 170.5 |
04 | Larry Erickson | 164.0 |
05 | Rick Mueller | 152.5 |
History
The Endowment Fund was established many years ago but mainly remained dormant until 2012, when a committee reviewed and revived the Fund. Details of the Fund are available here.
Annual disbursements from the Fund have supported various things, including:
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Lutheran Summer Music Program
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Continuing Education Conference for a Pastor
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Parish Nurse Program
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Organ Repair
As the Fund grows, larger disbursements will be possible.
Recent Gifts
January - September 2025
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$1,000 from recuring monthly donations
Q3 2025
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$3,024 God's Chosen Pool (includes $840 Men's Club Match)
Q4 2024
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$50,000 in memory of Adeline Branahl
Q3 2024
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$3,979 God's Chosen Pool ($2,967 donations and $1,012 Men's Club Match)
Q2 2024
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$25,000 from Elaine Allen Hueter's estate
Q3 2023
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$2,690 Memorials for Marie Miller
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$1,945 God's Chosen Pool ($1,340 donations and $605 Men's Club Match)
Q1 2023
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$350 Memorial Gifts and $1,400 Stock Gift
Q3 2022
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$4,000 Special gift by a congregant
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$1,760 God's Chosen Pool ($1,205 donations and $555 Men's Club match).
Thank you to all who have
contributed to the Endowment Fund!
Fund Balance
Month End
Balance History
Year End
Balance History
Month | Balance |
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Dec-2025 | $156,686 |
Nov-2025 | $156,664 |
Oct-2025 | $155,914 |
Sep-2025 | $153,839 |
Aug-2025 | $150,701 |
Jul-2025 | $148,603 |
Jun-2025 | $147,137 |
May-2025 | $142,410 |
Apr-2025 | $138,444 |
Mar-2025 | $138,780 |
Feb-2025 | $142,727 |
Jan-2025 | $143,079 |
Year | Balance |
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2025 | $156,686 |
2024 | $83,609
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2023 | $71,212 |
2022 | $63,170 |
2021 | $66,358 |
2020 | $61,024 |
2019 | $59,850 |
2018 | $52,575 |
2017 | $46,377 |
2016 | $44,581 |
2015 | $42,831 |
2014 | $28,089 |
2013 | $17,166 |
2012 | $12,159 |
Notes
Because the Fund assets are invested for long-term growth, the balance is expected to fluctuate as financial markets go up and down.
The current balance includes assets held at Thrivent and $25,000 not yet deposited.
Recent Disbursements
2025 $4,100 to help fund Principal 360 training for Principal Jander
2022 $2,000 Organ Repairs
2021 $1,500 Parish Nurses
Want to Know More?
Please contact us if you have questions
or want to contribute to the Endowment Fund.
Please visit the Giving page to learn how you can contribute to the Endowment Fund now and in the future, and the Resources page to access the Fund Charter, videos, FAQs, and more.