Endowment Support

One of the college’s primary goals (as identified by the strategic planning process) is to substantially increase the Luther College endowment—a perpetual fund composed of donor gifts that are retained and invested by the college. Earnings from the endowment are available each year to support college programs and scholarships as designated by the donor.
Please note: All amounts discussed in the following sections are for donors who will fund the endowment through an outright gift or pledge. You may also choose to fund a named endowment through a planned gift. However, that may require a larger amount due to the timing of the gift. Please consult directly with the Development Office for specific details.
- What are the giving levels for academic endowments?Luther has five giving levels for academic endowment opportunities: Giving Levels Amount Endowed Chair $1,250,000 Endowed Professorship $600,000 Endowed Lectureship $250,000 Endowed Fund...
- How is the endowment invested to meet its growth goal?The Board of Regents has established formal investment guidelines for acceptable levels of risk and...
- What is the endowment growth goal?The endowment growth goal is established by the Luther College Board of Regents. The Board...
- How does the endowment grow?The endowment grows in two ways. First, donors make gifts to the endowment that are...
- What is the Luther College spending policy?The Luther College Board of Regents has established a yearly spending rate of 5 percent....
- How does endowment make a difference?A strong endowment is a key indicator of the quality and financial strength of a...
- What are the endowment earnings used for?Earnings from the Luther College endowment are used for many purposes. Scholarships for students, teaching...
