Lutherlyn Foundation
On behalf of its sole member, Lutherlyn, (a Section 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization listed under the group exemption of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), Lutherlyn foundation manages an investment portfolio and considers grant requests to it sole member, Lutherlyn.
Lutherlyn Foundation at a glance
In short: Lutherlyn Foundation gave $314K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $314K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $314,000
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $314,000
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $314,000
- Total assets
- $1,506,598
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lutherlyn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lutherlyn ($314K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lutherlyn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 57% 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 $5K (2022) to $314K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $314K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutherlyn Prospect, PA | Capital improvements to cabins and water systems, and program support. | $314,000 |
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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 | $1,506,598 | $404,751 | $317,910 | $314,000 | 1 | $83,741 |
| 2023 | $1,419,757 | $450,981 | $195,432 | $193,547 | 1 | $60,981 |
| 2022 | $1,164,208 | $573,967 | $6,801 | $5,050 | 1 | $-36,033 |
| 2021 | $597,042 | $174,087 | $201,875 | $200,000 | 1 | $44,087 |
| 2020 | $624,830 | $233,156 | $118,350 | $117,000 | 1 | $12,156 |
About Lutherlyn Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lutherlyn Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Prospect, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $314K. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lutherlyn Foundation is led by Mario Lanna, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mario Lanna
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Cox
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Violet Dunmyre
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walt Treser
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie McLymonds
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Pusch
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joel Benson (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mark Trauman (2020–2021) — Rresident
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 Lutherlyn Foundation
How much does Lutherlyn Foundation give each year?
Lutherlyn Foundation gave $314K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $194K across 1 grant.
How large is Lutherlyn Foundation?
Lutherlyn Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $405K.
What is Lutherlyn Foundation?
Lutherlyn Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Prospect, PA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lutherlyn Foundation operate?
Lutherlyn Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Lutherlyn Foundation's EIN?
Lutherlyn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4770817. 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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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