Central Lutheran Foundation

Grantmaker Eugene, OR EIN: 93-0762860

The foundation supports the community on behalf of Central Lutheran Church in Eugene, OR. The foundation funds missions, provides scholarships and makes grants to charitable and community organizations.

Key facts about Central Lutheran Foundation

EIN
93-0762860
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Total assets
$2,975,916

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+10.4% YoY

Revenue

$378K

+323.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

$369K

+365.1% YoY

Expenses

$98K

+16.6% YoY

About Central Lutheran Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Central Lutheran Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $369K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

EugeneCheshire

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K5 grants20206 grants20214 grants20220 grants20230 grants2024

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $49K (2021). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $41K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,975,916$2,695,845$2,524,980
Revenue$378,333$89,449$96,258
Expenses$98,262$84,289$84,630
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$369,127$79,359$84,599
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Central Lutheran Foundation is led by Brent Moeller, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Brent Moeller

    President

    Board Member → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Bernie Bopp

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Sturdivan

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Nathan Christensen

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Vettrus

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Bremmer

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Sandra Koscho

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Meyers

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Ellen Wojahn

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (11)
  • Former: Becky Surmon (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Bruce Smolnisky (2020–2023) — Boad Member
  • Former: Dennis Belts (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Larry Campbell (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Molly England (2020–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Nancy Swenson (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Stacy Haugen (2020–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: David Carmichael (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Richard Berg (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Rodger Knobel (2020–2021) — Vice President
  • Former: Steve Wildish (2020–2021) — President

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 Central Lutheran Foundation

How large is Central Lutheran Foundation?

Central Lutheran Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $378K.

Where does Central Lutheran Foundation operate?

Central Lutheran Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.

What is Central Lutheran Foundation's EIN?

Central Lutheran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0762860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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