Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation
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Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation at a glance
In short: Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation gave $197K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,383
- +290.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,794
- +290.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,734
- Total assets
- $12,246,152
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan Inc DBA Wellspring Lutheran S ($178K). Together the top 3 received $197K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan Inc DBA Wellspring Lutheran S Saginaw, MI | General Support | $178,137 |
| Lutheran Homes of Michigan Inc Saginaw, MI | General Support | $11,734 |
| Lutheran Home Care Agency Inc Saginaw, MI | General Support | $7,512 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,246,152 | $1,570,769 | $257,348 | $197,383 | 3 | $379,723 |
| 2023 | $11,008,377 | $1,173,797 | $115,618 | $50,511 | 3 | $111,075 |
| 2022 | $9,343,348 | $787,627 | $3,197,034 | $3,109,049 | 2 | $72,766 |
| 2021 | $12,862,481 | $2,826,886 | $410,239 | $351,655 | 2 | $279,772 |
| 2020 | $10,289,287 | $4,152,818 | $313,107 | $230,090 | 3 | $112,794 |
About Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Saginaw, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $197K. Net investment income was $380K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation is led by David M. Gehm, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Gehm
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Resch
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Benko
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Schoenow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ingrid Draper
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Storck
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Tippen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Nyquist
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Nuechterlein
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Fockler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Logan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric R. Musum
Vice President & CTO
Vice President, Caa & CTO → Vice President & CTO, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Bender
Vice Chairman
Treasurer & Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ritch Cushway
Treasurer
Chairman → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Kalbfleisch
Senior Vice President Finance & CFO
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill M. Haiser Vp Of Mktg
Recruitment, Brand Strat. & CMO
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Al Nuechterlein (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Albert D. Kaul (2020–2023) — Vice President of Foundation & CDO
- Former: Jill Haiser (2020–2023) — Vice President of Marketing & CMO
- Former: Phil Trapp (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Fockler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Darrell Zolton (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Joe Conte (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Sean De Four (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President & COO -
- Former: Don Meier (2020) — Director -
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 Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation
How much does Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation give each year?
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation gave $197K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $51K across 3 grants.
What is Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation's typical grant size?
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,734, and its average grant was $65,794, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation give grants?
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (3 grants).
Does Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation?
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation?
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Saginaw, MI. It holds $12.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation's EIN?
Lutheran Homes of Michigan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1630687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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