MLM Foundation
To aid and assist metropolitan lutheran ministry in carrying out its purpose and functions.
MLM Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,202,234
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $64,725
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $64,725
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $8,464
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who MLM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2021) to $91K (2020, 18 months). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $52K.
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry Kansas City, MO | Support the Mission of Organization | $52,352 |
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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 | $1,202,234 | $64,725 | $8,464 | — | — | $64,725 |
| 2023 | $1,080,485 | $39,561 | $7,979 | — | — | $39,561 |
| 2022 | $939,711 | $43,757 | $60,399 | $52,352 | 1 | $41,757 |
| 2021 | $1,157,738 | $66,943 | $58,912 | $50,502 | 1 | $66,943 |
| 2020* | $1,089,760 | $119,830 | $102,531 | $90,609 | 2 | $119,830 |
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About MLM Foundation
Based on IRS filings
MLM Foundation is a public charity, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $65K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MLM Foundation is led by Lisa Hansen, President, Treasurer & D since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Hansen
President, Treasurer & D
Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
President, Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & D, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Cooper
Director & Vice President
Director → Director, Vice President & Secretary, 2023
Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teena Shouse
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Kernen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Schramm
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Al Hagermann (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Dalbec (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: John Dilly (2020–2022) — President, Director & Secretary
- Former: Tim O'Neil (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Becky Poitras (2021) — Vice President & Assistant Executive Director
- Former: Lisa Peck (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Ternes (2020) — Board Member
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 MLM Foundation
How large is MLM Foundation?
MLM Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65K.
Where does MLM Foundation operate?
MLM Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is MLM Foundation's EIN?
MLM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1372034. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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