Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.5M. Net investment income was $7.8M.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation at a glance
In short: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation gave $5.5M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $5.5M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $5,456,989
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,456,989
- Median grant
- $5,456,989
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See attached Schedule 2 Minneapolis, MN | General support | $5,456,989 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,333,726 | $4,091,270 | $5,456,989 | 1 | $7,807,397 | $2,530,408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation is led by Michael Dominowski, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael Dominowski
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Himle
Chair of the Board of Trustees
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Royal
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Johnston
Trustee & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Boushek
Trustee & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Jansen
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Timm
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wagner
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation
How much does Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation give each year?
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation gave $5.5M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation operate?
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
How much is Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation's EIN?
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1449680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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