Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County
To provide housing for the elderly.
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County at a glance
In short: Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County gave $103K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,955
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,439
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,850,276
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Luther House II Inc ($24K). Together the top 9 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2019) to $232K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $103K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luther House II Inc West Grove, PA | Support Operations | $23,932 |
| Lutheran Senior Service of S Cheste West Grove, PA | Support Operations | $23,917 |
| Good Neighbors Kennett Square, PA | Support Operations | $8,000 |
| Kennett Area Senior Center Kennett Square, PA | Support Operations | $8,000 |
| Oxford Area Senior Center Oxford, PA | Support Operations | $8,000 |
| Pocopson Home West Chester, PA | Support Operations | $8,000 |
| Southern Chester County Emergency M West Grove, PA | Support Operations | $8,000 |
| West Grove Fire Company West Grove, PA | Support Operations | $8,000 |
| Luther House III Inc West Grove, PA | Support Operations | $7,106 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,850,276 | $252,496 | $165,239 | $102,955 | 9 | $61,115 |
| 2024 | $1,763,019 | $234,421 | $144,352 | $105,358 | 10 | $73,995 |
| 2023 | $1,672,950 | $213,900 | $102,094 | $63,000 | 7 | $56,833 |
| 2022 | $1,561,144 | $227,128 | $85,376 | $67,600 | 8 | $38,339 |
| 2021 | $1,419,392 | $238,986 | $250,248 | $232,094 | 7 | $48,746 |
| 2020 | $1,430,654 | $236,434 | $91,461 | $63,000 | 6 | $43,693 |
| 2019 | $1,285,681 | $231,543 | $57,610 | $23,000 | Total only | $42,625 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County
Based on IRS filings
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in West Grove, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County is led by Stephen C. Bossong, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen C. Bossong
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Chun
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Liska
Secretary
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Heiss
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lou Minella
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Streamer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Berkwits
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Vann
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jennifer Sheckells (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Morrison (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sandra Cordani (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Arthur H. Knechtel (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Marilyn Forney Non-Voting (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert J. Mattson (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Bruce D. Beitler (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Felix (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County
How much does Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County give each year?
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County gave $103K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $105K across 10 grants.
What is Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County's typical grant size?
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $11,439, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County give grants?
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Grove, PA (5 grants) and Kennett Square, PA (2 grants).
Does Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (9 grants).
Who are Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County's largest grantees?
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County's largest 2025 grantees include Luther House II Inc ($23,932), Lutheran Senior Service of S Cheste ($23,917) and Good Neighbors ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County?
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $252K.
What is Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County?
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in West Grove, PA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County's EIN?
Luther Foundation of Southern Chester County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3024268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
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