Central Lutheran Church Foundation

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI EIN: 39-1686544

TO SERVE GOD'S PEOPLE IN CHRIST'S NAME BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS TO THE MINISTRIES AND MISSIONS OF CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR ALL GENERATIONS.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+6.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$95K

+6.9% YoY

Grant Count

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$47K

-46.5% YoY

About Central Lutheran Church Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Central Lutheran Church Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $183K.

Focus Areas

Religion Related

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $437K (100%)

States

Wisconsin

Cities

CHIPPEWA FALLS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,969,693	$2,792,937	$2,571,543
Revenue	$188,229	$163,053	$393,817
Expenses	$123,808	$107,588	$116,958
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$183,089	$145,857	$381,066
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Lutheran Church ($75,453), Spirit of St Joseph's Llc ($19,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI	GRANTS TO CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR NON-BUDGETED BUILDING AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDS, NON-BUDGETED PEOPLE MINISTRIES, LIGHTING UPDATE, YOUTH AND MISSION TRIPS AND NON-PROFIT MINISTRIES IN THE AREA.	$75,453
SPIRIT OF ST JOSEPH'S LLC CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI	FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN FOR THE CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY	$19,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHRIS BROOKE	PRESIDENT (THRU 03/24)	1	—
JILL GINDT	PRESIDENT	1	—
ERIK LEMAY	SECRETARY	1	—
TERRI BERANEK	TRUSTEE	1	—
TOM DREHMEL	TRUSTEE	1	—
TOM KOLB	TRUSTEE	1	—
RICK LUND	TRUSTEE (THRU 12/24)	1	—
MIKE YEAROUS	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Religion Related

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Lutheran Church Foundation?

Central Lutheran Church Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Central Lutheran Church Foundation?

As of 2024, Central Lutheran Church Foundation holds $3.0M in total assets with $188K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $95K in 2024.

Where does Central Lutheran Church Foundation operate?

Central Lutheran Church Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.

What size grants does Central Lutheran Church Foundation award?

In 2024, Central Lutheran Church Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $47K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Central Lutheran Church Foundation's EIN?

Central Lutheran Church Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1686544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.