Legacy Gift Endowments

The 1884 Legacy Society invites and facilitates gifts from those who believe in the mission and ministry of Trinity Cathedral and are committed to its future. As of August 6, 2025, Trinity’s general endowment was valued at $1,240,524.43. Trinity Cathedral also has five special endowment funds, which are described below.

Keller Legacy Endowment:

The Keller Legacy Endowment was supported by an initial gift of $1,000,000 from Julie and the Rev. Canon Christoph Keller III in 2019. The annual “spend” (up to 5% of the endowment) supports ministries, facilities and program of the Cathedral without restriction. As of August 6, 2025, this fund was valued at $1,257,057.36.

Stephens Legacy Endowment:

The Stephens Legacy Endowment was supported by an initial gift of $1,000,000 by Harriet and Warren Stephens in 2019. The annual “spend” (up to 5% of the endowment) supports ministries, facilities and program of the Cathedral without restriction. As of August 6, 2025, this fund was valued at $1,212,522.04.

Stephens Music Endowment:

The Stephens Music Endowment was supported by an initial gift of $1,000,000 by Harriet and Warren Stephens in 2019. The annual spend from this fund is designated for special purposes above and beyond normal budgeted allotments, to enhance the musical life and program of the Cathedral. As of August 6, 2025, this fund was valued at $1,241,924.29.

Keller Building Fund:

The Keller Building Endowment was supported by an initial gift of $1,000,000 from Julie and the Rev. Canon Christoph Keller III in 2019. The annual spend from this fund may be joined with Legacy Endowment income to support ministries, facilities, and program. If and when matched by other contributions, the assets and income may be applied to master planning, design, construction and program start-up costs to expand and enhance the Cathedral’s life and ministry. As of August 6, 2025, this fund was valued at $1,240,524.43.

Stephens Building Fund:

The Stephens Building Fund was supported by an initial gift of $1,000,000 by Harriet and Warren Stephens in 2019. The annual spend from this fund may be joined with Legacy Endowment income to support ministries, facilities, and program. If and when matched by other contributions, the assets and income may be applied to master planning, design, construction and program start-up costs to expand and enhance the Cathedral’s life and ministry. As of August 6, 2025, this fund was valued at $1,166,052.75.