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The Trinity Roselle Foundation was established to support the financial stability of Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Roselle, Illinois, giving all of us the opportunity to help grow the missions and ministries established by the church as we reach out to the faithful stewards of God’s gifts.

Since its inception in 2009, Trinity Roselle Foundation (TRF) has provided over $1,500,000 to support the Lord’s mission in Roselle and beyond.

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Our Mission

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Trinity Roselle Foundation is a supporting organization [501(c)(3) charitable foundation] dedicated to support Trinity Lutheran Church and School mission to Gather, Grow, and Send everyday missionaries out into our community. We seek to expand the Lord's work among His people, both in Roselle and beyond.

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Our Vision

Trinity Roselle Foundation is a vibrant and growing source of funds that fully supports the special ministry opportunities of Trinity Lutheran Church and School. The Foundation’s goal is to raise funds of at least $5,000,000 by the year 2031 and $10,000,000 by the year 2036 through Trinity member and non-member contributions and estate distributions that will generate minimum investment income of $500,000 for annual ministry use.

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5 Things You Should Know

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During 2026, the Foundation provided $184,778 to 

  • $44,000 – School Grant-in-Aid and Other Needs

  • $38,935 – T-Fund Tuition Assistance

  • $34,320 – Church and School – New Website Development$10,000 – Church Music Minister Transition    

  • $7,500 – Caring Services Match

  • $5,000 – LINC Matching Funds

    and more

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The Foundation provides FREE assistance with your estate planning and giving to charities.

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Since its inception in 2009, Trinity Roselle Foundation (TRF) has provided over $1,700,000 to support the Lord’s mission in Roselle and beyond.

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Many opportunities exist for you to join us in this effort.

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You are blessed to be a blessing!

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Gift Types

Cash

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Insurance

Stock

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Real Estate

Bequest

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Gift Allocation Paths

  • 40% → Church Fund

    20% → School Tuition Fund (to lower tuition)

    20% → School Fund

    20% → General Fund (for Board-designated projects)

    1. School Funds

      • Tuition Reduction → to lower tuition

      • School Fund → Other school needs

    2. Church Fund → church needs

    3. General Fund → General Fund for Board-designated projects

    4. Prange-Mueller Endowment Fund → furthering church workers

    5. Donor Designation (requires Board approval) → Donor Described Restricted Use

    6. New Endowment (minimum donation $25,000) → Donor Named New Endowment