Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc
Siebert Lutheran Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established by the late Albert F. Siebert from the proceeds of the sale of Milwaukee Electric Tool Company, the foundation was created to advance the Lutheran church and its ministries. The foundation is pan-Lutheran in nature, accepting funding requests from ministry programs associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-4.5% YoY
Grant Count
92
-6.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$47K
+1.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Siebert Lutheran Foundation's mission is to maximize collaboration, relationships, and funding to strengthen and grow organizations in the Lutheran Christian community that share the Gospel, educate children and youth, and serve the needs of our neighbors.
Vision: People, families and communities filled with the peace that passes all understanding that comes from Christ.
The foundation organizes its work around three primary funding priorities:
Growing
Investing in Lutheran leaders, ministries, and evangelism to grow the Body of Christ. This includes:
- Investing in church leaders through seminary and continuing education
- Lay leadership development in multicultural contexts
- Encouraging next generation ministries (Millennials and Gen Z)
- Catalyzing innovation and new models
- Supporting new Lutheran mission start-ups
- Pastoral leadership development
- Seminary student aid
Educating
Funding high-performing Lutheran-affiliated schools and other education programs that provide children and youth in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities a path to Christ-centered academic success, empowerment, and hope.
Serving
Supporting Lutheran ministries and programs that serve the needs of neighbors and communities.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $25 to $316,223, with an average grant amount available in recent filings.
Average Grant
amount available in recent filings.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary Focus Areas:
- Growing Priority: Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
- Educating Priority: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties only
- General Focus: Wisconsin, with special emphasis on Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $128,553,017 (most recent filing)
Annual Giving: $4,296,019 (most recent filing)
Revenue: $5.61 million (2023)
Expenses: $6.59 million (2023)
Total Assets: $119 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $686,000 (2023)
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) private nonoperating foundation; tax-exempt since June 1955
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLOTTE JOHN-GOMEZ | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $221,111 |
| DR JOAN M PRINCE | BOARD CHAIR | 4 | $13,750 |
| DR EMILY VAN DUNK | VICE-CHAIR & SECRETARY | 4 | $13,750 |
| KURTISS R KRUEGER | TREASURER | 4 | $13,750 |
| THOMAS J KAMMERAIT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DENI D NAUMANN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA CONTRERAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $13,750 |
| JULIE VAN CLEAVE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $13,750 |
| KURT BECHTHOLD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $12,000 |
| CATHERINE JACOBSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $12,000 |
| DAVID J RODGERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $13,750 |
| ABIGAIL SCHUMWINGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $13,750 |
| DEREK TYUS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $12,000 |
| ERIC TILLICH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $10,750 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
We Raise Foundation, in partnership with Siebert Lutheran Foundation, awarded a $300,000 grant for a Career Readiness and Community Revitalization Initiative (May 2025)
We Raise Foundation, in Partnership with Siebert Lutheran Foundation, AwardsSiebert Lutheran Foundation granted $50,000 toward chapel renovation at Carthage College
We Raise Foundation, in Partnership with Siebert Lutheran Foundation, AwardsThe foundation implemented a new approach to philanthropy in Wisconsin, utilizing an auction-style funding model to match donors with causes
Siebert Lutheran Foundation Implements New Approach to Philanthropy in WisconsinContact Information
Address: 758 N 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208-3541
Phone: 414-269-2832
Website: siebertfoundation.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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