Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation is a public charity based in Cabot, Pennsylvania, serving as the primary charitable outreach arm for the Concordia Lutheran Ministries network of companies. Founded in 1881 as the Evangelical Lutheran Concordia Orphans and Old Peoples Home, the organization has served western Pennsylvania for over 140 years. The Foundation manages the raising, receiving, and expending of funds to support its affiliated organizations and provides charitable assistance to third-party organizations through its Angel Tear Ministries program.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$264.2M
+11.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.2M
+491.0% YoY
Grant Count
55
-3.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$257K
+512.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's exempt purpose is to manage funds in furtherance of the mission statement and corporate promises of Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care and its network of affiliated 501(c)(3) organizations. The Foundation serves "the Triune God by providing for the needs of His people" with a Christian mission focus.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Faith-based organizations serving children, families, and the elderly
- Health and human care services
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
Grantmaking
The Foundation's primary grant program for third-party organizations funded nearly 100 unique organizations in fiscal year 2023, including missions in over 30 countries and 15 churches.
Grant Range
$5,713–$817,148
Average Grant
amount: approximately $237,000
Review Cycle
September 30 annually
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports organizations with international and domestic reach, with a preference for organizations near Concordia facilities in western Pennsylvania. In 2023, grants supported organizations across over 30 countries.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $264,155,526
- Total revenues: $23,309,732
- Total expenses: $15,461,763
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $237,691,122
- Total giving: $13,518,326
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $264,155,526 | $237,691,122 | $203,900,854 |
| Revenue | $23,309,732 | $23,077,865 | $34,450,790 |
| Expenses | $15,461,763 | $14,323,641 | $13,346,572 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,624,465 | $7,215,206 | $18,853,845 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Keith Frndak - President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Frndak-See Schedule O | Chair/President | 1 | — |
| Brian Hortert-See Schedule O | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Falbo-See Schedule O | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Tammy Young-See Schedule O | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Misty Ingram-See Schedule O | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Conor Hagey-See Schedule O | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Adam Toncini-See Schedule O | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tim Temple-See Schedule O | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rev Ronald Breight | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rande Casaday | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Don Olmstead | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Schmidt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jim Wolf | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rev Jamison Hardy | Board Member | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023-2206
Phone: 724-352-1571
Website: concordialm.org
Email: giving@concordialm.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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