The MLS Foundation
Supporting Christian Education
The MLS Foundation was established in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) public charity to assist high school students financially as they train for the public ministry. The foundation also assists Michigan Lutheran Seminary by funding special programs and projects, underwriting non-budgeted items for the school, supporting international cross-cultural programs, and providing scholarships to Martin Luther College.
General Information
Mailing Address:
MLS Foundation
2777 Hardin St., Ste. 4
Saginaw, MI 48602-3710
Phone: 989-793-7511
Toll-Free: 866-MLS-WELS
General Inquiries: foundation@mlsem.org
Joshua Wakefield
Donor Relations Director
Josh joined the MLS Foundation in 2009 and is an alumnus of Michigan Lutheran Seminary.
Email: jrw@mlsem.org
Phone: 989-793-1010 ext. 245
Kim Korthals
Administrative Assistant
Kim joined the MLS Foundation in 2018 and is an alumna of Michigan Lutheran Seminary.
Email: kmk@mlsem.org
Phone: 989-793-1010 ext. 234
Erin Smith
Administrative assistant
Erin joined the MLS Foundation in 2012 and is an alumna of Michigan Lutheran Seminary.
Email: egs@mlsem.org
Phone: 989-793-1010 ext. 271
Board of Directors
The affairs of the MLS Foundation are managed by a volunteer board of directors and committee co-chairs.
President
Mike Krueger
Vice President
Mark Eubank
Treasurer
Lee Miller
Secretary
Mike Wiltse
Finance Committee
Co-Chairs
Ron & Barb Schreiner
Responsible for the oversight of investment strategies, spending, account management, tax filing, and other financial matters
Events Committee
Co-Chairs
David & Kelly Eddy
Responsible for the oversight of events hosted by the foundation
Communications Committee
Co-Chairs
Dr. Jim & Susan Weir
Responsible for the oversight of mailings, publications, website, and other printed materials
Relations Committee
Co-Chairs
George & Julie Barrett
Responsible for maintaining and promoting relationships with WELS schools and churches, our supporters, and the community
MLS Booster Club
The Booster Club is responsible for maintaining and promoting relationships among staff, faculty, and current parents of MLS students. They coordinate various activities on campus including football game concessions sales, sports buttons, Super Bowl party for students, adult volleyball tournament, play performance flower sales, and birthday/exam bags for MLS students. Donations to the Booster Club are used to support scholarships to Martin Luther College and purchase of miscellaneous items to support MLS.