History of the Foundation

The Westwood Lutheran Memorial Foundation was established in 1973 by forward-thinking members of Westwood Lutheran Church. It was chartered as a separate nonprofit organization 501 (c)(3) with the goal of securing a future aligned with the church’s mission, creating opportunities to engage both within the church community and beyond.

A gift to the Foundation is a gift to the future of Westwood Lutheran Church.


Westwood Foundation Board 2024

The Westwood Foundation is governed by a board of directors, consisting of Westwood members who typically serve a 4-year term. The board is charged with the fiduciary responsibility of preserving and growing gifts by making prudent investment decisions. The earnings are disseminated in the form of grants, consistent with the guidance and intentions of the original givers.

Kerry Kruppstadt
President
Perry Jacobson
Vice President
Tim Hill
Treasurer
Dave Raatz
Secretary
Chris Heiberg
Grants Chair
Karoline Pierson
Al Updike
Kathy Jacobson
Sally Christenson
Dennis Werneke
Brenda Knutson

Join Our Board

Want to join our fun group of Westwood volunteers on the Foundation for a 4-year term? We’re always looking to enlist interested people, and we need many different skill sets. Contact any Foundation board member.


Would you like to donate? Simply click the button below to navigate to our donation page. If you have questions or want to talk to a board member, please fill out the contact form here.

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Please click here to learn more about the Foundation works and read some frequently asked questions.