Foundation

ELF Scholarships

2026–2027 Foundation Student Scholarships

ELF Letter 2026 Scholarships Scholarship Application Form 2026-2027
The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation manages Perpetual and Special Endowment Funds dedicated to supporting the missions and activities of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Lutheran Early Childhood Center and Laurel Hall School.

The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation grows through generous gifts which are prudently invested and prayerfully dispersed to support the ministries of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. A gift to the foundation is truly "THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING."
Planned gifts are increasing in popularity because they allow you to reap the many benefits of giving during your lifetime. Many individuals are choosing to incorporate planned giving into their financial and estate plan. Through planned giving, you are provided with an excellent opportunity to control who will benefit from your lifetime of hard work.

Your individualized goals and dreams make each gift unique and important. As Martin Luther stated, "The heart of the giver makes the gift dear and precious." Planned giving takes many forms and can be tailored to meet your needs and goals.

Ways to Support the Church Foundation

Donors may make their contributions to the Foundation through a multitude of options. Gifts of all sizes and in many forms are welcome.

Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation (ELF) 

The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation manages Perpetual and Special Endowment Funds dedicated to supporting the missions and activities of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Laurel Hall School, and Laurel Hall Pre-School.



2025-2026 Trustees Foundation Position Church Position
Bonnie Ericson Chairperson 
Kurt Marsden Vice-Chair
Amy Kraft Secretary
Diana Howison Treasurer ELC Financial Secretary
Kimberly Laux PR/Outreach/Grants
Terri Lau Scholarship Committee Chair 
Tom Reilly Ex-Officio Trustee ELC President
Pr. Rick Hall Ex-Officio Advisor ELC Senior Pastor
Arcelia Clementson Ex-Officio Advisor ELC Controller
John Brende Advisor Past ELF Member
John Clauss, Jr. Advisor Past ELF Member


Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation (ELF) Funds


Perpetual fund: 


Support the life and mission of emmanual lutheran church apart from the general budget or budgeted operating expenses 


Special funds: 


Brandt-Thorpe Memorial Fund

Seminarian support (brandt & thorpe funds combined 02/2012) 


Facilities Endowment Fund

Laurel hall schools operating expenses 


Eunice & Pete Peterson Memorial Fund 

Laurel hall preschool playground equipment & educational supplies 


Howison Youth Fund 

Youth scholarships for retreats and youth gatherings 


Tina Overton-Brende Scholarship Fund 

Laurel hall scholarships 


Eames Family Scholarship Fund 

Laurel hall scholarships 


Foundation Board Scholarship Fund 

Laurel hall scholarships 


Corinne Muramatsu Scholarship Fund 

Laurel hall preschool scholarships 


Kathleen Haworth Scholarship for Excellence in The Arts 

laurel hall preschool scholarships