Through a very generous gift from the Estate of Jill Lewis, the future of Old Salem Shrine is more assured. The estate of the long-time president of the Old Salem Shrine Board of Trustees has established an endowment fund through the Minnesota United Methodist Foundation, designating proceeds to be used for maintenance and repairs to the church building, cemetery and grounds.
Jill (zehdner) lewis
Jill became a strong proponent of endowment funds through her tireless work with the Inver Grove Heights B.E.S.T. Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to graduates of Simley High School. She saw first-hand how endowments can establish a legacy of generosity for years and years.
The fund, “The Zehnder Memorial Endowment,” is named for Jill’s family, who was among the founding families and who have cared for Old Salem through generations. We welcome gifts to the fund. Once the fund reaches the minimal threshold of $25,000, Old Salem can benefit from annual distributions. Those distributions can be used for ongoing maintenance as well as significant repairs, such as replacing the roof, siding or fence.
While our most immediate need is gifts to pay for roof repairs, we also welcome gifts to the Zehnder Memorial Endowment to help us reach the minimum threshold for distributions. Please also consider a gift to the endowment as part of your estate plans.
Donate online
Choose “Named Endowment,” enter the amount and click “Donate.” On the next screen, specify “Zehnder Memorial Endowment Acct 8000” and then complete your transaction.
Donate by check
Payable to: Minnesota Methodist Foundation Please write “Zehnder Memorial Endowment Acct 8000” in the memo line.
Mail to:
MN Methodist Foundation
PO Box 26423
Minneapolis, MN 55426