Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation supports normandale lutheran church, a community of believers, as it boldly proclaims the gospel of jesus christ as lord and savior, affirms that the trinity of father son and holy spirit is fundamental to our faith, and follows where the holy spirit leads us through worship, education and ministry. Our vision is achieved through providing funds to launch new ministries that proclaim the gospel of jesus christ, protect the core ministries of normandale lutheran church, and support ministries as they move toward sustainability.
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation at a glance
In short: Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation gave $101K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,742
- -74.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,371
- -61.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,371
- Total assets
- $2,713,565
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Normandale Evangelical Lutheran Church ($93K). Together the top 2 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% 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 $56K (2020) to $392K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Normandale Evangelical Lutheran Church Edina, MN | Charitable gift to support ministries and special programs approved by the congregation | $93,431 |
| Community Emergency Services Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Gift to Support Services | $7,311 |
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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 | $2,713,565 | $101,922 | $124,835 | $100,742 | 2 | $69,585 |
| 2023 | $2,202,457 | $846,905 | $430,657 | $392,430 | 3 | $188,902 |
| 2022 | $1,744,490 | $89,894 | $88,682 | $61,655 | 3 | $66,967 |
| 2021 | $2,134,319 | $98,957 | $101,467 | $72,803 | 3 | $83,141 |
| 2020 | $2,009,355 | $57,073 | $91,847 | $55,765 | 2 | $46,885 |
About Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation is a public charity, based in Edina, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $70K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation is led by Lowell Stortz, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lowell Stortz
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Tengdin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Paul Pettersen
Lead Pastor & Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Maser
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Boelter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Billings
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Pence
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Malcolm
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bud Meadley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Newcomer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Odland
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Gullickson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ron Peterson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sandra Schley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Ingvaldson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Vince Duray (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Bigelow (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Ohe (2020) — President
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 Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation
How much does Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation give each year?
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation gave $101K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $392K across 3 grants.
How large is Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation?
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $102K.
Where does Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation operate?
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation's EIN?
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7401535. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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