Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-group
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-Group is a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society and not-for-profit membership organization of Christians based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organization has served its members and society for more than a century with a purpose to guide both to be wise with money and live generously. As a fraternal benefit society, Thrivent provides life insurance, annuities, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, and Medicare supplement insurance to its members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$745K
+36.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+8.1% YoY
Grant Count
284
+2.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Thrivent's core mission is to serve its members and society by guiding both to be wise with money and live generously. The organization believes that all we have is a gift from God and that generosity is an expression of faith. Thrivent succeeds when its members, their families, and their communities thrive.
As stated in its Articles of Incorporation, Thrivent enables members through their membership to:
- Offer programs of insurance and other benefits permissible under laws governing fraternal benefit societies
- Conduct fraternal and benevolent activities in local lodges
- Provide assistance to Lutheran and other Christian communities and their institutions
- Assist with other lawful endeavors as determined by the Board of Directors, including social, intellectual, educational, charitable, and benevolent endeavors
Primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Thrivent's grantmaking focuses primarily on Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-Group (Group Return Entity):
- Total assets: $744,608 (2024)
- Total revenues: $50,383,461 (2024)
- Total expenses: $50,186,332 (2024)
- Net income: $197,129 (2024)
Parent Organization - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans:
- Total assets: $113,534,975,998 (2023)
- Total revenues: $10,636,579,694 (2023)
- Total expenses: $10,123,126,946 (2023)
- Employees: 8,219 (2023)
- Year formed: 1902
Thrivent Charitable (Charitable Giving Arm):
- Total gifts received since inception in 1995: $2.61 billion
- Assets under management: $985 million (as of December 31, 2025)
- Grants distributed during 2025: $111 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $744,608 | $547,479 | $58,623 |
| Revenue | $50,383,461 | $48,954,301 | $44,842,556 |
| Expenses | $50,186,332 | $48,473,801 | $44,815,315 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Cancer Society ($21,304), Christ Lutheran Church ($16,277), Christ Lincoln ($12,208).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AVIVO | General Support | $5,984 |
| Abiding Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church | General Support | $7,660 |
| Abiding Savior Lutheran Church | General Support | $10,532 |
| Advent Lutheran Church | General Support | $9,335 |
| American Cancer Society | General Support | $21,304 |
| American Lutheran Church | General Support | $6,224 |
| Ascension Lutheran Church | General Support | $8,378 |
| Ascension Lutheran Church | General Support | $8,139 |
| Ascension Lutheran Church | General Support | $8,378 |
| Ascension Lutheran Church | General Support | $10,293 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment | See Attachment | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Thrivent Charitable announced the distribution of $111 million in grants during 2025. The organization continues to expand its charitable giving programs and community engagement initiatives through its various volunteer and grantmaking platforms.
Press Release: Thrivent Charitable Funds up to $1 Million to Address Disparities\Frequently Asked Questions
What does Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-group fund?
Thrivent's core mission is to serve its members and society by guiding both to be wise with money and live generously. The organization believes that all we have is a gift from God and that generosity is an expression of faith. Thrivent succeeds when its members, their families, and their communities thrive. As stated in its Articles of Incorporation, Thrivent enables members through their membership to: • Offer programs of insurance and other benefits permissible under laws governing fraternal…
How do I apply for a grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-group?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $44,591,279 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) • Typical award range: $5,675–$448,812 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources **Programs:** **Thrivent Action Teams** is a volunteer program offering members a flexible way to bring together friends, families, neighbors, and other Thrivent members to make immediate impact and strengthen communities through service projects. In 2023, 105,820 i…
Where does Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-group make grants?
Thrivent's grantmaking focuses primarily on Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Missouri.
What size grants does Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-group award?
In 2024, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-group awarded 284 grants totaling $3.4M — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-group's EIN?
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans-group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0200276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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