OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE CONGREGATIONS, SCHOOLS AND MINISTRIES WITHIN THE MICHIGAN DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH - MISSOURI SYNOD BY PROVIDING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES THAT ARE DERIVED FROM THE RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AND LEGACY GIFTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+16.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$20K
About Mighty Fortress Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mighty Fortress Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $69K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,196,333 | $1,879,449 | $1,694,377 |
| Revenue | $94,442 | $125,299 | $-36,925 |
| Expenses | $87,417 | $65,441 | $89,975 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $69,328 | $35,703 | $-39,082 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Church Extension Fund ($20,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH EXTENSION FUND ANN ARBOR, MI | TO HELP FUND THE CHURCH EXTENSION FUND'S MINISTRY WORKER WELLNESS GRANT PROGRAM. | $20,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD STEINKE | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| REV JOEL HOYER | VICE-CHARIPERSON | 1 | — |
| DAVID VALLIE | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 0.75 | — |
| KURT KUCK | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| REV ROBERT APPOLD | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| REV ERWIN KOSTIZEN | DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| JAMES R SAALFELD | AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mighty Fortress Foundation?
Mighty Fortress Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mighty Fortress Foundation?
As of 2024, Mighty Fortress Foundation holds $2.2M in total assets with $94K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Mighty Fortress Foundation operate?
Mighty Fortress Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Mighty Fortress Foundation award?
In 2024, Mighty Fortress Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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