LCS Foundation
The Lafayette Christian School Foundation (LCS Foundation) exists to preserve the future and legacy of Lafayette Christian School. Your gift to the foundation is an investment in future generations of students.
Annually, the LCS Foundation contributes approximately $20,000 towards operations of the school, and that amount grows every year as investments in our endowment continue to grow.
You can leave a legacy for Lafayette Christian School in the following ways:
- Pray for the future of Lafayette Christian School, it's current and future students and staff, and for God's protection over their education.
- Donate - We honor the Lord when we maximize His gifts: Consider including Lafayette Christian School Foundation as a beneficiary in your:
- Will
- Trust
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance Policy
- Commercial Annuities
- Or, consider giving a gift of stocks, bonds, grain or land
For more information about establishing your will or estate and how your earthly treasure can make a difference in the lives of students at Lafayette Christian School, visit our investing partner, Barnabas Foundation or contact Jillian Henry, Planned Giving for LCS Foundation.
Board of Directors
Dr. Lynn Pestle (2020)
President
Mr. Paul Pence (2020)
Vice President
Ms. Thea Hare (2021)
Treasurer
Dr. Michelle Ashcraft (2021)
Mr. Cort Cheney (2021)
Mr. Mark DeYoung (2020)
Mrs. Kristi Snyder (2021)
Mr. Curt Vanderkleed (2021)
Mrs. Janet Fisher (2021)
Dr. Kenneth Bootsma (2021)
Mr. Stuart Gutwein (2022)
Mr. Bryan Holder (2022)

Jillian Henry is the planned giving director for the Lafayette Christian School Foundation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University, and a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership Development from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She has spent fifteen years in the nonprofit sector, specializing in capacity building, board development, strategic planning and facilitation. Jillian also serves as Vice President of Organizational Development with Purdue Alumni Association. Jillian and her husband, Justin are both active members of the Lafayette community and their daughter, Avery attends Lafayette Christian School.
As a member of Barnabas Foundation, Lafayette Christian School is able to offer its supporters Planned Giving and Estate Planning services at no cost. Their professional staff provides confidential consultation and Planned Giving expertise. Giving to Lafayette Christian School is not required for use of this service, although it is very much appreciated!