| Mount Calvary Foundation |
Mission
To be faithful stewards of the assets put in our care and to carry out the work of Christ by putting those assets to work at Mount Calvary, in the local community and throughout the world.
How We Give
The Foundation acts on Funding Requests submitted by organizations or individuals with specific funding needs. After a review by a quorum of trustees, a request is either accepted or denied. The foundation attempts to make grants in equal amounts each year to each of the three mission areas of Mount Calvary, the local community and the world. The foundation is committed to distributing 5% of its total assets each year.
How We Receive
The foundation receives funds in four primary ways.
- Often memorials are given upon the death of a loved one by the family and friends of the departed. These memorials become part of the foundation if specific instructions directing them for other purposes are not provided.
- Many Foundation members make annual gifts as part of their philanthropy.
- Gifts can be made to the Foundation as a part of estate planning. This can be done through a will or by filling out a Legacy Card for an Estate Gift. This is a way to remember your church family and help continue its work.
- The Foundation also receives funds through the sale of columbarium niches. For those who wish to have their ashes inurned in the Mount Calvary columbarium, a portion of the proceeds is a charitable gift to the foundation and eligible for income tax credit
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Other Links:
Foundation Contacts:
| Ross McGlasson, Chairman | rossmcglasson@usfamily.net |
| Michael Cunningham, Vice Chairman | michael.cunningham@gpmlaw.com |
| David Distad | davedistad@comcast.net |
| Pastor Brenda Legred | |
| Rob Moschet | |
| Pastor David Olson | pastor.dave@mountcalvary.org |
| Matt Quinn | matt.quinn@emergingsoft.com |
| Linda Saveraid | lsaveraid@yahoo.com |
| Rick Sterling | rick.j.sterling@rbcdain.com |
| Bob Torkelson | artork@msn.com |
| Jean Weiss | jweiss@mchsi.com |
Memorials
Joyce "Gus" Gustafson Memorial
Joyce Gustafson was a member of Mount Calvary for many years and a local music teacher in the elementary schools. She participated in leadership of children's music programs and was a wonderful role model for both kids and adults. In 2005 a memorial fund was established in her name to support music programs at Mount Calvary and in the local community.
Chris Garibaldi Memorial
A memorial plaza was dedicated to Mount Calvary member Chris Garibaldi at Freeman Park in 2005. Chris was an energetic family man who loved nothing more than playing with his own kids and other kids from the neighborhood. The plaza at Freeman is a great place for families to gather during activities at the park. The foundation donated funds to help build the plaza.
Recent Grants
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 YWCA Transitional Housing Project |
 Proposed Medical Facility, Nigeria |
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Kids against Hunger West Metro
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Tsunami Relief in cooperation with MSAADA
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Nigerian Medical Facility in cooperation with MSAADA
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Stained Glass Windows at Mount Calvary
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American Church in Berlin, matching funds for renovation
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YWCA St. Paul Transitional Housing, outdoor furniture
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Computer equipment for the Lutheran Bishop in Nigeria
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Mount Calvary Men's Ministry
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Support for South Shore Senior Center
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Video Equipment for El Milagro
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Crossroads Pre-schoolMount Calvary Women's Ministry
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Computers for school in Kyrgyzstan with Anna Moschet
Consider the Columbarium
- Permanent resting place at our church home
- Lasting legacy for you and your family
- Dignified, simple, cost effective program in time of need
- Familiar location to visit
- Peace of mind pre-planning
- Tax deductible contribution
Details
- Up to two urns per individual niche
- Memorial engraved on the front of each niche
- Original location in Atrium to the right of the main door. The columbarium will eventually be moved to an outdoor garden setting.
- Columbarium will be made with the same Kasota stone as the exterior of the church building
- Non-members may be considered for interment by pastoral staff
Payment
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Cost is $2000 for the niche and an additional $500 for a second urn
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Tax Credit of $1500 is considered a donation to the Foundation account
- Cost includes niche, urn(s), engraving and ongoing maintenance. One time payment preferred, but payments plans can be discussed up to the time of interment
- An Application for Columbarium Niche is required with payment
- Contact Ross MGlasson for further details, rossmcglasson@usfamily.net.