Standard Funds (also called asset allocation models) are Preference Fund blends created to accomplish specific objectives based on an organization’s risk preference and time horizon. Each Standard Fund is rebalanced monthly to match investment portfolio asset class targets and are highly diversified to maximize return and minimize risk. A summary of our Standard Funds is below, but more detail about the funds can be found here.
Fixed income fund - 100% fixed incomeA fixed income portfolio holding a broad range of investment grade bonds and higher quality, non-investment grade bonds. The portfolio’s focus is income generation.
80% CORE BOND 
20% HIGH YIELD BOND
Conservative balanced - 75% fixed income, 25% equityA blended portfolio that holds both fixed income and equity securities. This portfolio has a high exposure to fixed income, focusing primarily on income generation with a limited potential for growth.
60% CORE BOND 15% HIGH YIELD BOND 
16.25% DOMESTIC EQUITY
8.75% INTL. EQUITY
Moderate balanced - 50% equity, 50% fixed income A blended portfolio that holds both fixed income and equity securities. This portfolio is more evenly balanced between fixed income and equity, providing modest income generation and potential for growth.
40% CORE BOND 32.5% DOMESTIC EQUITY 17.5% INTL. EQUITY 10% HIGH YIELD BOND
Aggressive balanced - 75% equity 25%, fixed income A blended portfolio that holds both fixed income and equity securities. This portfolio has a high exposure to equity, focusing primarily on potential for growth with limited income generation.
48.75% DOMESTIC EQUITY 26.25% INTL. EQUITY 20% CORE BOND 5% HIGH YIELD BOND
Equity - 100% equity An equity portfolio holding both U.S. stocks and foreign stocks in developed and emerging markets. The portfolio’s focus is long-term growth.
65% DOMESTIC EQUITY 35% INTL. EQUITY
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By collectively managing nearly $1 billion in investments, the Foundation receives favorable pricing to keep our expenses low. And as a non-profit, our fees are typically lower than most commercial firms.
The highly professional, low-cost investment option we offer LCMS ministries quite often outperforms funds managed by commercial companies. Click "Learn More," below to review our monthly, quarterly and annual returns.
In today’s busy world with volatile markets, we appreciate the expertise and cost efficiency of the Foundation to manage the congregation’s investments. Partnering with the LCMS Foundation provides for not only the ministries of Immanuel, but for the ministries of the church at large.
Bob Wurl
Chairman, Immanuel Endowment Fund Committee
Hankinson, North Dakota
Our school was blessed with our first gift from a donor who wanted to start an endowed scholarship fund. The LCMS Foundation helped guide us through the process of creating an investment fund that reflected the donor’s wishes and provided an opportunity for future financial growth for our school. We were thankful to work with a trusted partner who understood the importance of incorporating our mission and vision in our financial planning.
Jen Pawlitz
Director of Mission Advancement, Christ Community Lutheran School
St. Louis, Missouri
Our partnership with the LCMS Foundation has been a tremendous blessing. In just a few years, we’ve identified more than $20 million in gifts planned for St. Peter and other Lutheran ministries.
Rev. Micah Greiner
Lead Pastor, St. Peter Lutheran Church
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Working with the LCMS Foundation has not only been stress-free but immensely beneficial for our congregation. We are thankful to have a partner in our investing that cares deeply about the proclamation of the Word of God, the administration of Christ’s sacraments, and the congregations of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. The endowment we have started is meant to support these important things in Montana no and for future generations.
Rev. Ryan Wendt
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church
Billings MT
