Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Laporte, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $166K. Net investment income was $43K.
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte at a glance
In short: Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte gave $166K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,260
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,710
- -56.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,076,011
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany Lutheran Church ($151K). Together the top 6 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $166K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $166K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran Church Laporte, IN | Various | $151,260 |
| Michigan City Police Department Michigan City, IN | General Support | $4,000 |
| Center Township Fire Department Laporte, IN | General Support | $3,000 |
| Coolspring Township Fire Department Michigan City, IN | General Support | $3,000 |
| Family Advocates Laporte, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Laporte Co Emergency Services Laporte, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,076,011 | $81,107 | $183,189 | $166,260 | 6 | $166,260 | $43,166 | $101,081 |
| 2024 | $2,053,165 | $140,457 | $130,536 | $126,400 | 2 | $126,400 | $136,773 | $98,753 |
| 2023 | $2,034,291 | $106,895 | $108,910 | $105,500 | 1 | $105,500 | $103,664 | $95,780 |
| 2022 | $1,912,563 | $66,273 | $115,835 | $111,700 | 3 | $111,700 | $53,183 | $105,114 |
| 2021 | $2,386,051 | $110,208 | $125,936 | $123,000 | 6 | $123,000 | $99,585 | $117,445 |
| 2020 | $2,369,481 | $91,613 | $87,789 | $85,340 | 6 | — | $76,426 | $111,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte is led by James Edwards, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Edwards
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carey Garwood
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jamie Raymond
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas Smith
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Dennis Meyer
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Dobben
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ed Lindborg (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lars Kneller (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Sue Beebe (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Russel Klosinksi (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte
How much does Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte give each year?
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte gave $166K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 2 grants.
What is Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte's typical grant size?
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $27,710, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte give grants?
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laporte, IN (4 grants) and Michigan City, IN (2 grants).
Does Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte's largest grantees?
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte's largest 2025 grantees include Bethany Lutheran Church ($151,260), Michigan City Police Department ($4,000) and Center Township Fire Department ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte?
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $166K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte?
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Laporte, IN. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte's EIN?
Bethany Lutheran Church of Laporte's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1844880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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