History
Founded in 1967, the Greater Lansing Catholic Education Foundation (GLCEF), originally the Non-Public School Foundation, formed to provide financial support to Lansing area Catholic schools. Funding was designated for teacher professional development and need-based scholarships.
In 1980, GLCEF reorganized focusing on securing the financial future of Lansing Catholic Central High School. However, in 1986, the Board of Trustees recognized the connection between Catholic formation at the elementary and high school levels, thus the mission was expanded to include Catholic School sat every grade level and religious education. It was at this time that GLCEF was given official Church status by the Bishop of Lansing. GLCEF changed from an independent non-profit organization to a public juridic person of the Diocese of Lansing.
Presently, GLCEF provides need-based tuition assistance grants to families sending their child/children to a Catholic school in the Northwest Region of the Diocese of Lansing (Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee Counties). GLCEF also honors those dedicated to Catholic education through the annual Elizabeth Ann Seton Gifted Educator Award. Last, there are numerous named endowment funds created by donors for a specific purpose. GLCEF distributes expendable amounts from each of these managed funds for their intended purpose.
Mission
As commissioned by the Bishop of Lansing, the mission of GLCEF id to provide a legacy of financial support for Catholic education and families choosing Catholic schools in the Northwest Region of the Diocese of Lansing.
Purpose
The purpose of GLCEF is to solicit, receive and accept property whether real, personal or fixed, by way of a gift, bequest or devise, from any person, firm, trust or corporation to be held, administered, invested and the principal and income of all such property received and accepted be distributed solely for the financial support of Catholic education and families choosing Catholic schools in the Northwest Region of the Diocese of Lansing.
Bylaws, Policies & Committee Charters
To offer you a better sense of how GLCEF operates we offer our Bylaws, Policies and Committee Charters for your review. We always welcome your questions regarding our activities.
Endowment Investment and Expenditure Policy
Appendix 1 - GLCEF Endowment Investment and Expenditure Policy Worksheet
Financial Policy
Catholic Education Appeal Committee Charter
Communications and Marketing Committee Charter
Disbursements Committee Charter
Endowment Committee Charter
Executive Committee Charter
Finance Committee Charter
Friends of the Foundation Charter
Nominating Committee Charter
Pastoral Advisory Council Charter
Minutes
The Board of Trustees of GLCEF meets the second Tuesday of August, September, November, January, March and May. Minutes from each meeting are posted to this website after they are approved by the Board of Trustees which typically occurs at the next scheduled meeting. At least one year's worth of minutes is available at any given time on this website. If desired, the GLCEF staff can provide copies of minutes from previous meetings.
Fiscal Year 2012 Agendas & Minutes
Fiscal Year 2011 Agendas & Minutes
May 10, 2011
March 8, 2011
January 11, 2011
November 9, 2010
No September Meeting Held
August 10, 2010