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TLC Foundation

Cultivating Resources for This Generation and the Next

The TLC Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to, but legally separate from, Transfiguration Lutheran Church and the Board of Directors operates independently, including establishing and carrying out its policies. Gifts to the Foundation are OVER and ABOVE regular pledging or tithing in support of the annual budget. Income from the Foundation fund is used to expand the ministries of Transfiguration Lutheran Church, which would not be possible within fiscal limits of the regular church budget.

 

Our Mission:

  • Facilitate spiritual growth within the congregation (children, youth and families)

  • Assist with capital improvements and supporting programs at TLC

  • Support community outreach

  • Support missions at home and overseas

 

Grants Approved in 2018

  • Transportation and registration fees for the ELCA gathering in New Orleans - $1,366

  • Front entry flower pots - $200

  • Mobile card reader kiosk - $1,552

  • Center for Changing Lives – Liberia - $1,000

  • Offertory baskets - $224

  • Maintenance and Repair of church pianos - $2,250

  • Paint, supplies, and carpet for Early Learning Center - $3,000

 

Grants Approved in 2019

  • Parking lot lights -$4,183

  • LED lights for stairwells - $1,520

  • 2 36” round tables for the narthex and fellowship hall - $1,100 + shipping

  • Upgrade to TLC wi-fi system - $7,103

  • Communications for Gray Area Thinking Event - $300

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Grants Approved in 2020

There were no grants approved in 2020 due to limited office activity and low building use.

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Grants Approved in 2021

  • LED lights for ELC, hallways, church office - $5,000

  • Smart TVs for sanctuary, conference rooms - $3,154

  • Financial Sustainability event expenses - $4,265 

  • New tables for fellowship hall - $2,545

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Grants Approved in 2022

  • Sanctuary microphone and livestream hardware - $10, 698

  • Updated TLC street sign - $800

  • TLC Community Nights - $960

  • Capital Campaign Match - $25,000

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How can You Contribute?

  • Place your cash/check donation in one of the foundation envelopes and place it in the donation plate or church office

  • Make a donation of an annuity, real estate, stock or bonds

  • Designate the TLC Foundation as a beneficiary in your estate.

  • Designate your Thrivent Choice dollars to the Foundation

 

Board Members:

  • Scott Stevens – Chairman

  • Nile Plapp – Vice President

  • Baron Broschat – Treasurer 

  • Jay Brandt

  • Hildred Dungan

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