Luther House of Study
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Luther House of Study at a glance
In short: Luther House of Study gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,050
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,050
- Median grant
- $10,050
- Total assets
- $1,825,904
- +34.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Luther House of Study funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North American Baptist Seminary DBA Kairos University ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Luther House of Study gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $33K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North American Baptist Seminary DBA Kairos University Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarships for International Seminary Students | $10,050 |
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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 | $1,825,904 | $983,586 | $778,809 | $10,050 | 1 | $45,192 |
| 2024 | $1,357,882 | $1,636,096 | $847,098 | — | — | $21,343 |
| 2023 | $574,042 | $1,058,310 | $901,979 | $33,050 | 2 | $8,328 |
| 2022 | $381,427 | $825,925 | $451,256 | $9,600 | 1 | $2,610 |
About Luther House of Study
Based on IRS filings
Luther House of Study is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Luther House of Study is led by Sarah Stenson, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2022; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Stenson
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$67K (2022) → $70K (2025)
Ryan Gage
President & Treasurer
Chair & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Croghan
Secretary & Chief Academic Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$67K (2022) → $55K (2025)
Miriam Broin
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jesse Fonkert (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Sarah Stenson (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Luther House of Study
How much does Luther House of Study give each year?
Luther House of Study gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Luther House of Study?
Luther House of Study reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $984K.
What is Luther House of Study?
Luther House of Study is a public charity focused on Education, based in Sioux Falls, SD. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Luther House of Study operate?
Luther House of Study has awarded grants in Florida, South Dakota.
What is Luther House of Study's EIN?
Luther House of Study's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1810650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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