Accelerator Grants (Individuals)
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:
Eligibility:
What They Fund:
Contact Information:
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
- 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
Contribution Strategy:
- 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
Notes:
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