Mighty Fortress Foundation
Our mission is to inspire congregations, schools and ministries to make followers of jesus. We serve ministries within the Michigan district of the lutheran church - Missouri synod and other christian ministries through grant opportunities, congregational services and other financial support. Funds are derived from the receipt of donations and legacy gifts.
Mighty Fortress Foundation at a glance
In short: Mighty Fortress Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- -70.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -70.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $4,327,194
- +97.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mighty Fortress Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church Extension Fund ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $20K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church Extension Fund Ann Arbor, MI | To help fund the church extension fund's ministry worker wellness grant program. | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,327,194 | $349,909 | $116,186 | $6,000 | 1 | $116,481 |
| 2024 | $2,196,333 | $94,442 | $87,417 | $20,250 | 1 | $69,328 |
| 2023 | $1,879,449 | $125,299 | $65,441 | — | — | $35,703 |
| 2022 | $1,694,377 | $-36,925 | $89,975 | — | — | $-39,082 |
| 2021 | $2,017,227 | $2,043,324 | $34,567 | — | — | $16,528 |
About Mighty Fortress Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mighty Fortress Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $116K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mighty Fortress Foundation is led by Ronald Steinke, Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald Steinke
Chairperson
Chairperson & President → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Appold
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Kuck
Director
On filings since 2023
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bookshaw
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Vallie
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Hoyer
Vice Chariperson
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Saalfeld
Authorized Representative
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erwin Kostizen (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Mighty Fortress Foundation
How much does Mighty Fortress Foundation give each year?
Mighty Fortress Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Mighty Fortress Foundation?
Mighty Fortress Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $350K.
What is Mighty Fortress Foundation?
Mighty Fortress Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Ann Arbor, MI. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mighty Fortress Foundation operate?
Mighty Fortress Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Mighty Fortress Foundation's EIN?
Mighty Fortress Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4329062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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