Adams County Lutheran Education Association
The mission of the Adams County Lutheran Education Association is to promote lutheran education and schools in the Adams county area, to generate revenue for scholarships and to provide means and resources to provide a quality christian education. We desire that all involved with the organization will "grow up into him who is the head, that is, christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." (ephesians 4:15-16)
Adams County Lutheran Education Association at a glance
In short: Adams County Lutheran Education Association gave $382K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $191K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $382,200
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $191,100
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $191,100
- Total assets
- $31,392
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Adams County Lutheran Education Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zion Classical Academy ($191K). Together the top 2 received $382K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Adams County Lutheran Education Association gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2021) to $426K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zion Classical Academy Hastings, NE | Education Enrichment | $191,100 |
| Christ Lutheran Schools Juniata, NE | Education Enrichment | $191,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,392 | $455,556 | $447,603 | $382,200 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $23,439 | $433,186 | $435,426 | $426,242 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $19,833 | $454,580 | $461,588 | $300,982 | 2 | $1,534 |
| 2021 | $28,386 | $295,580 | $279,420 | $259,828 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $12,309 | $322,215 | $320,838 | $312,824 | 2 | — |
About Adams County Lutheran Education Association
Based on IRS filings
Adams County Lutheran Education Association is a public charity, based in Hastings, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $382K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Adams County Lutheran Education Association is led by Laura Hargis, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Hargis
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chad Nienhueser
Director
Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan Rayburn
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Phillipi
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Andy Piel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Erica Siebert
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Toni Bockerman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Molly Poppe
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Andy Blessin (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Tammy Halloran (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Andy Riales (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Hueftle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Candice Katzberg (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Doug Eisle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sara Nielsen (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pastor Greg Volzke (2020) — Director
- Former: Pastor Paul Warneke (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Adams County Lutheran Education Association
How much does Adams County Lutheran Education Association give each year?
Adams County Lutheran Education Association gave $382K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $426K across 2 grants.
How large is Adams County Lutheran Education Association?
Adams County Lutheran Education Association reported $31K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $456K.
Where does Adams County Lutheran Education Association operate?
Adams County Lutheran Education Association has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Adams County Lutheran Education Association's EIN?
Adams County Lutheran Education Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3600106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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