Building a Legacy, Blessing Students
Updated: Aug 17
God continues to bless the ministry of KML through the generosity of our KML family!
In this KML Legacy Foundation vlog, we caught up with Dave Murphy, KML Director of Operations and Treasurer of the KML Legacy Foundation Board, to talk about how the KML Legacy Foundation is growing, blessing students and families today while also supporting Christ-centered education for generations to come.
A $4 million milestone
Through God’s blessing and the generosity of our faithful supporters, the KML Legacy Foundation now exceeds $4 million in assets under management. God is good!
The Foundation manages more than 20 endowment funds, many of which provide scholarships and student assistance. Donors can establish an endowment in memory of a loved one, create a family legacy, or support an area of Christian education meaningful to them.
This year, the Foundation approved $184,500 in distributions from its endowments—more than any previous year. That support is helping 48 students from 41 families receive a Christ-centered KML education.
One family shared the impact of this support:
“This assistance allows us to figure out a way to provide our daughter with the opportunity to continue her education through KML, which is where we know she belongs and where we want her to be.”
What a wonderful reminder of the lasting impact these gifts can have!
The Fairway Fund continues to grow
The KML Fairway Fund is another example of how generosity today can continue blessing students for years to come.
This year’s KML Legacy Foundation Charity Golf Outing raised more than $65,000 for the Fairway Fund. In just six years, the fund has grown to more than $400,000—even before this year’s proceeds are added—and distributed $11,000 for student assistance this year.
Thank you to everyone who golfed, sponsored, donated, or volunteered!
Save the date for next year: Monday, June 14, 2027, at West Bend Country Club.
Join us at our upcoming events
Next up is the KML Legacy Foundation Clay Shoot on Saturday, September 12, at Mayville Gun Club. Shooters of all experience levels are welcome for a fun, relaxed event supporting the KML Sportsman Fund, an endowment that provides ongoing student assistance.
Register for the Clay Shoot by September 5: kmlhs.org/clayshoot26Â
Then, on Wednesday, October 21, join us at KML for a free Estate Planning Night with KML alum and estate planning attorney David Streese. He’ll share practical information about wills, trusts, and other estate planning topics, with plenty of time for questions.
In addition, Attorney Streese is providing a special offer for KML families: He will provide $150 off a will-based plan or $300 off a trust-based plan when they mention the offer during their initial meeting with him (for NEW estate planning clients only).
Whether you already have an estate plan or are just beginning to think about one, please join us for Estate Planning Night!
Learn more and register for Estate Planning NightÂ
Your legacy, their future
The growth and impact of the KML Legacy Foundation would not be possible without the faithful support of our KML family.
Whether you participate in an event, establish or contribute to an endowment fund, include KML in your estate plan, or keep KML and our students in your prayers, your partnership is helping bless students today while building a legacy for generations to come.
If you’d like to learn more about establishing an endowment, estate planning, or leaving a legacy gift to KML, I’d love to visit with you. Please reach out to me!
Take our Estate Planning Survey
If you would like to learn more about planned gifts or if you would like free resources to help you prepare for a conversation with an estate planning attorney, please contact Gift Planning Officer Ann Jahns at ann.jahns@kmlhs.org or 262.677.4051 x4004.
