The Valley Lutheran Foundation was established in November 1998 as a means to provide for the long-term support of Valley Lutheran High School through the collection, investment and distribution of funds.
Mission Statement
The Foundation has as its purpose to provide financial support for educational and charitable activities at Valley Lutheran High School.
Under the theme "Christ is the Foundation," the Valley Lutheran High School Foundation Board of Directors seek to:
- Enhance the Christ-centered, quality educational experience for high school age youth.
- Responsibly administer the Foundation assets for receipts and disbursements according to the Foundation's stated purpose.
- Encourage individuals and congregations to financially support Christian secondary education at Valley Lutheran High School
The Board of Directors of the Valley Lutheran High School Foundation
Ken Gremel, President
Jim Milroy, Vice President
Roy Schmidt, Treasurer
Rich Marker, Secretary
Members
Jeff Benjamin
David Duclos
Kathy Engelhardt
Carole Hemminger
John Brandt Ex Officio
Gifting Opportunities
Undesignated gifts may be given to the Foundation. Such gifts are invested and returns are distributed annually. The Board of Directors has authorized that the returns from undesignated gifts during fiscal year 2007 will be used for student tuition assistance and in support of the 21st Century Classroom Initiative.
Designated Named Funds - Donors may establish named funds in honor of family members, friends or others with a minimum contribution of $10,000. Such gifts may be given over a period of several years. Current named funds are:
| Fund | Purpose | |
| The James and Mollie Wheatley Scholarship Fund | College Scholarship | |
| The Jerry Boehm Scholarship Fund | College Scholarship | |
| Support for the Performing Arts | ||
| The Alma Reichard Schloarship Fund | Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance | |
| The Wilmar Keinath Scholarship Fund | Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance | |
| The Dorothea Fielder Scholarship Fund | Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance | |
| The Matthew Schwarz-Smith Scholarship Fund | Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance | |
| The Miller Scholarship Fund | Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance | |
| Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance | ||
| The Teacher Appreciation Fund | Supplement Faculty Salaries | |
| The Faith Lutheran-Bridgeport Fund | Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance for members of Faith Lutheran Church-Bridgeport | |
| The Harold C. Wakeman Scholarship Fund | Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance and College Scholarship for Alumni | |
| The Wallace and Irene Bronner Scholarship Fund | Valley Lutheran Tuition Assistance |
For information on setting up a Designated Named Fund, please contact Executive Director John Brandt (principal@vlhs.com, 989-790-1676)
Planned Giving
Remembering Valley Lutheran High School as you write your will and/or trust will help give students the opportunity of a Christian high school education for years to come. For information about how you might support Valley Lutheran High School in this manner, please contact John Brandt (principal@vlhs.com, 989-790-1676)
Other information about planned giving can be found by visiting Faithful Sowers at www.faithfulsowers.net.