West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop is a public charity based in Phoenix, Arizona. Formed in 1994, it operates a thrift shop staffed by volunteers and distributes profits to multiple charities.
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop at a glance
In short: West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop gave $311K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $310,500
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,114
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $999,284
- +13.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop
- Contact
Mailing address: 10000 N 31St Avenue Ste D315, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Phone: (623) 815-7061
Website: https://wvlutheranthrift.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission ($28K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 2% to recipients in Iowa. Listed Arizona grantees were located in communities including Rock Point, Glendale, Surprise, El Mirage, Prescott, Phoenix, Goodyear, and Youngtown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $363K (2019). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission Rock Point, AZ | — | $28,000 |
| West Valley Comm Food Pantry Glendale, AZ | — | $26,000 |
| Benevilla Surprise, AZ | — | $24,000 |
| Pan De Vida Lutheran Church El Mirage, AZ | — | $24,000 |
| Aloma Prescott, AZ | — | $20,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church Phoenix, AZ | — | $20,000 |
| Apeca Goodyear, AZ | — | $16,000 |
| Dysart Community Center El Mirage, AZ | — | $16,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Phoenix, AZ | — | $14,000 |
| Hope Lutheran Church Phoenix, AZ | — | $14,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $999,284 | $1,172,274 | $1,097,792 | $310,500 | 22 | $18,772 |
| 2024 | $879,918 | $1,122,557 | $1,084,475 | $352,000 | 24 | $14,743 |
| 2023 | $826,589 | $1,077,769 | $1,087,044 | $339,298 | 24 | $342 |
| 2022 | $834,439 | $1,112,097 | $1,007,786 | $319,195 | 21 | $13,042 |
| 2021 | $726,380 | $920,987 | $953,205 | $321,320 | 23 | $2,572 |
| 2020 | $742,249 | $1,075,175 | $674,735 | $76,925 | 7 | $2,941 |
| 2019 | $317,788 | $956,787 | $959,510 | $362,575 | 27 | $3,182 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it operates a volunteer-run thrift shop, receives contributions through the shop, and distributes profits to multiple charities. Its 2025 grants included a range of organizations. Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission describes its mission as inspiring educational, cultural, physical, and spiritual well-being among the Navajo. New Life Center describes its mission as helping eliminate domestic and sexual violence through support services, education, and expertise.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the funder gave $310,500 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $28,000, with a median grant of $12,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $28,000 to Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission, $26,000 to West Valley Community Food Pantry, $24,000 each to Benevilla and Pan de Vida Lutheran Church, and $20,000 each to Aloma and Grace Lutheran Church. New Life Center received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah Manzanares as president, Kathy Neary as secretary, and Dean Lewellyn as treasurer. It lists Jim DeCiantis, Pam Reynolds, and Joe Spear as directors.
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop is led by Sarah Manzanares, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Manzanares
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jim Deciantis
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pam Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joe Spear
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kathy Neary
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dean Lewellyn
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jean Balk (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Alycia Wright (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Krueger (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Bridget McDonald (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joanne Greathouse (2022) — Director
- Former: Dawn Schroeder (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Gerald Pokrandt (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Vering (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Peter Perry (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop
How much does West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop give each year?
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop gave $311K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $352K across 24 grants.
What is West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop's typical grant size?
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $14,114, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop that year got $7K on average.
Where does West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop give grants?
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop gives mostly in Arizona: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (8 grants), El Mirage, AZ (2 grants), Glendale, AZ (2 grants) and Goodyear, AZ (2 grants).
Who are West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop's largest grantees?
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop's largest 2025 grantees include Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission ($28,000), West Valley Comm Food Pantry ($26,000) and Benevilla ($24,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop?
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop reported $999K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop fund?
The organization states that it operates a volunteer-run thrift shop, receives contributions through the shop, and distributes profits to multiple charities. Its 2025 grants included a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop?
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wvlutheranthrift.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop's EIN?
West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0752092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). West Valley Lutheran Thrift Shop funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/west-valley-lutheran-thrift-shop-morg_7508084e75ae4680acf3a30d915be097
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