John C. Lasko Foundation Trust Grant

John C. Lasko Foundation Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: John C Lasko Foundation Tr
Last Updated: July 17, 2025

Summary

The John C. Lasko Foundation Trust Grant supports the construction of worship spaces across the nation, requiring churches to fund at least 50% of the project costs. Established by John C. Lasko, the foundation aims to build enduring churches that adhere to its mission. Grants are specifically for sanctuary construction, and applicants must own the land designated for the church. Notably, funds are not available for debt repayment or non-sanctuary areas.

Overview

John C. Lasko Foundation Trust Mission The John C. Lasko Foundation Trust was established to build churches that will last forever and will never deviate or change from God’s mission. Mr. John C. Lasko, founder of the John C. Lasko Foundation Trust, was born November 26, 1920 in Wayne, MI. He founded Republic Tool and Die in Belleville, MI in 1940. Republic grew to become the largest privately owned tool and die company in North America. Mr. Lasko passed away on February 21, 2011 at the age of 90. Since its establishment, the John C. Lasko Foundation Trust has supported the construction of churches throughout the country. The Foundation will continue on in perpetuity as a legacy to Mr. Lasko. Guidelines The church will need to fund at least 50% of the project costs. Program type Religion-Related

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Area served: NationalGrants from the Lasko Foundation are exclusively for the construction of worship space, defined as the sanctuary portion of the church building.Applicants to the Lasko Foundation must own the land on which the church will be constructed.We only support capital requests, such as those for buildings, land, or major equipment, when they meet a compelling community need and offer a broad social benefit.

Ineligibility

The Trust does not provide support for debt repayment.Grants from the Lasko Foundation are excluding areas such as the fellowship hall, classroom, office area, kitchen and baptistery.In general, we do not provide grants to: individuals; endowments; travel for individuals or groups when travel is the proposal’s primary focus; municipal and community services, such as police and fire protection; annual fundraising or membership drives; government staff positions, except in public schools; publications or audiovisual programs unless they are part of a larger project.