Luthern Military Support Group Inc
Luthern Military Support Group Inc is a private foundation listed in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It provides Christ-centered support to military service members, veterans, and their families, including through ministry scholarships, assistance grants, and support for military-related ministry.
Luthern Military Support Group Inc at a glance
In short: Luthern Military Support Group Inc gave $13K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,819
- +294.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,165
- +79.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $104,204
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Luthern Military Support Group Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The website provides program-specific application forms for scholarships and the two Christian Warrior grant programs.
- Contact
Mailing address: N16 W 23377 Stone Ridge Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188
Phone: (202) 281-5807
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Luthern Military Support Group Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Martin Lutheran College ($7K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas, and Michigan. By share of grant dollars, the filing reports Minnesota at 77%, Wisconsin at 16%, Texas at 4%, and Michigan at 4%. The group’s website lists a mailing location in New Ulm, Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Luthern Military Support Group Inc gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $3K (2023) to $28K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Lutheran College New Elm, MN | Charity | $5,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,500 |
| Martin Lutheran College New Elm, MN | Scholarship Grant | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College Mequon, WI | Scholarship Grant | $1,000 |
| Owls New Ulm, MN | Charity | $819 |
| Light of the Valley Lutheran Church Pittsburgh, TX | MWR Grant | $500 |
| Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN | Scholarship Grant | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,204 | $130,250 | $147,829 | $12,819 | 11 | $12,819 |
| 2023 | $121,990 | $112,549 | $123,120 | $3,250 | 5 | $3,250 |
| 2022 | $133,013 | $81,369 | $83,899 | $28,000 | 6 | $28,000 |
| 2021 | $133,583 | $88,024 | $22,043 | $17,100 | 10 | $17,100 |
| 2020 | $67,602 | $60,523 | $57,949 | $20,663 | 10 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The group’s stated mission is to provide Christ-centered support to military service members, veterans, and their families. It says its vision includes direct support, assistance to the ELS Board of Christian Service and WELS Military Services, and connecting unchurched military members, veterans, and their families with Jesus.
Its website describes scholarships for active-duty or prior-service WELS and ELS service members pursuing public ministry at specified Lutheran colleges and seminaries. It also describes chaplaincy scholarships, grants to congregations or schools for recognizing Christian Warriors, and assistance grants for Christian Warriors facing a local disaster, health concern, or unanticipated need related to deployment. WELS and ELS congregations may be eligible for assistance grants when the funds will help a military family.
Among the organizations receiving support in 2024 was Bethany Lutheran College, which describes its mission as providing Christian higher education in a challenging academic environment, with personal mentoring to guide students toward knowledge, truth, and discernment for productive and fulfilling lives.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $12,819. Grant sizes ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $500. Notable awards included $5,000 to Martin Lutheran College for charity, $1,500 to an individual recipient for a CWA Grant, $1,500 to Martin Lutheran College for a scholarship grant, and $1,000 to Wisconsin Lutheran College for a scholarship grant. The remaining 2024 awards ranged from $500 to $819 and included grants to OWLS, Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, individuals, and Bethany Lutheran College.
The website describes an LMSG Scholarship award of $1,000, or $500 per completed semester, for eligible students. Its scholarship application asks applicants to document military service and enrollment in an eligible program. The website also provides separate application forms for Christian Warrior Assistance Grants and Christian Warrior Appreciation Grants; the latter asks a congregation or school to describe its idea for recognizing Christian Warriors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather Rovey as president; Daniel Butler as treasurer; Carlo Piraino as secretary; Dwight Johnson as vice president; and Luke Hendricks, Thomas Kroon, and Roger Emmons as directors at large.
Luthern Military Support Group Inc is led by Heather Rovey, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Rovey
President
Chair → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Hendricks
Director at Large
Secretary → Director at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kroon
Director at Large
Director Emeritus → Director at Large, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Emmons
Director at Large
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlo Piraino
Secretary
Director Emeritus → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Butler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dwight Johnson
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Denny Behr (2020–2022) — Els Representative
- Former: Jason Hacker (2020–2022) — Wels Representative
- Former: John Stedman (2020–2022) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Anthony Pittenger (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Bill Meier (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Daniel McQuality (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: David Baird (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: David Clark (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: David Schroeder (2020) — Director
- Former: David Stuht (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Erhard Opsahl (2020) — President Emeritus
- Former: Eric Hoeft (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Jim Behringer (2020) — Director
- Former: Joan Behr (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Johann Caauwe (2020) — Chaplain Emeritus
- Former: Larry Gates (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Larry Wentzlaff (2020) — Chaplain Emeritus
- Former: LuVerne Boes (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Horn (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Paul Wolfgramm (2020) — Advisor
- Former: Paul Ziemer (2020) — Secretary Emeritus
- Former: Robert Neeley (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Turriff (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Stephanie Wentzlaff (2020) — Chaplain Emeritus
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 Luthern Military Support Group Inc
How much does Luthern Military Support Group Inc give each year?
Luthern Military Support Group Inc gave $13K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 5 grants.
What is Luthern Military Support Group Inc's typical grant size?
Luthern Military Support Group Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,165, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Luthern Military Support Group Inc give grants?
Luthern Military Support Group Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Elm, MN (2 grants).
Does Luthern Military Support Group Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Luthern Military Support Group Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Luthern Military Support Group Inc's largest grantees?
Luthern Military Support Group Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Martin Lutheran College ($6,500 across 2 grants), Wisconsin Lutheran College ($1,000) and Owls ($819), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Luthern Military Support Group Inc?
Luthern Military Support Group Inc reported $104K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $130K.
What does Luthern Military Support Group Inc fund?
The group’s stated mission is to provide Christ-centered support to military service members, veterans, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Luthern Military Support Group Inc?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Luthern Military Support Group Inc's EIN?
Luthern Military Support Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3977190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Luthern Military Support Group Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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