Untitled design (18)

Ready to Invest in Your Ministry’s Future?

Our investment process is designed to align with your ministry's goals and benchmarks, and ultimately, help you realize your ministry’s vision.

If you’re ready to get started and create a ministry fund, whether that's setting up an investment account, creating an endowment or setting up a separate foundation, just fill out the form below and we’ll connect you with a member of our investment services team.

Start the process today

If your ministry has funds to invest, or you want to create a fund from scratch, the LCMS Foundation is ready to help. We're the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's dedicated planning and investing resource for LCMS ministries. Your mission is our mission.

If you're ready to begin the process, the next step is usually scheduling a call with Ralph Simon, Vice President of Investment Services. Ralph can answer your questions, provide more detailed information or schedule a virtual or in-person presentation.

To set up a call with Ralph, please fill out the form to the right.

Cross graphic
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him; worship the Lord in holy array. 1 Chronicles 16:29
get-started-icon

Our Fee Structure

By collectively managing nearly $1 billion in investments, the Foundation receives favorable pricing to keep our expenses low. And as a non-profit, our fees are typically lower than most commercial firms.

Learn More

ways-to-give-icon

A History of Performance

The highly professional, low-cost investment option we offer LCMS ministries quite often outperforms funds managed by commercial companies. Click "Learn More," below to review our monthly, quarterly and annual returns.

Learn More

investment-services-icon

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re still not sure if creating a ministry fund is right for your ministry, or if you specific questions about the investments and services offered by the LCMS Foundation, our FAQ page may address your questions or concerns.

Learn More

Testimonials

Contact Us

If you're a current account holder or investor with a question, or if you're new to the LCMS Foundation and would like more information, we'd love to hear from you. Please use the "I have a question or comment about" drop-down field in the form below to get your comment to the correct person faster.