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Accelerator Grants (Individuals)

LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Faith-Based Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 bonus for each $5,000 gift (up to 5 times per fund, $5,000 maximum match)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Accelerator Grants for Individuals

Funder: Lutheran Legacy Foundation Inc (IL, US)

Purpose: Reward individuals' continued contributions to their endowment funds with bonus matches that can be applied multiple times.

Geographic Scope: Individuals with designated funds at LLF

Award Amount: $1,000 bonus for each $5,000 gift, up to five times per fund (maximum $5,000 match per fund)

Key Features:

  • Multiple bonus matches available—up to 5 times per fund

  • Each $5,000 contribution receives a $1,000 bonus

  • Maximum total match per fund is $5,000

  • Matching funds are genuine investments, not loans, and never need to be repaid

  • Matching funds must be used to build the endowment, not spent directly

  • Allows donors to grow their legacy over time
  • Eligibility:

  • Must have started a new endowment fund with LLF

  • Must provide initial investment of at least $5,000

  • Additional gifts of $5,000 or more qualify for accelerator bonus

  • Can receive up to 5 bonus matches per fund
  • What They Fund:

  • Continued growth of individual designated endowment funds

  • Personal legacy expansion initiatives
  • Contact Information:

  • Address: 513 South Main Street, P.O. Box 31, Paris, IL 61944

  • Phone: 217-463-8202

  • Email: Info@LutheranLegacyFoundation.org

  • Website: lutheranlegacyfoundation.org
  • Background:
    Lutheran Legacy Foundation provides matching grant programs for individuals who want to build and expand personal endowment legacies. The organization manages over $80 million in assets with 250+ active organization funds.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Ongoing Contributions
    - Make additional contributions of $5,000 or more to your established endowment fund
    - Notify LLF of contributions

    2. LLF Matches Contributions
    - LLF automatically applies $1,000 bonus match for each $5,000 gift
    - Track matches to ensure you don't exceed 5 matches per fund ($5,000 maximum)

    3. Growth & Distribution
    - Fund continues to grow with matched contributions
    - Generate annual distributions based on fund size

      Contribution Strategy:

    • Plan multiple $5,000 contributions over time to maximize the 5 available matches
    • Total potential match: up to $5,000 (5 matches × $1,000 each)
    • Each $5,000 contribution becomes $6,000 with the match

      Notes:

    • If unsure whether your donations qualify, LLF is happy to walk you through the process
    • Track your matches to ensure you understand your cumulative match usage

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    faith-based

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