Funding Amount

$500 - $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pastors Assistance Fund

Overview: A private fund administered by the Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Foundation designed to provide financial assistance to Lutheran pastors and their surviving spouses who face unexpected financial hardship.

Focus Areas:

  • Emergency financial assistance for unexpected hardships (serious health issues, family emergencies, costly repairs, etc.)

  • Provides a gift of funds (not a loan)
  • Geographic Scope: Lutheran pastors and surviving spouses regardless of location

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be an ordained Lutheran Pastor (active or retired), OR

  • Was called as a Pastor at any point (present or prior to retirement), OR

  • Is a surviving spouse of a retired pastor who meets the above criteria

  • Note: Tuition assistance is not funded

  • Recipients receiving government assistance (housing assistance, Medicaid, Medi-Cal) should verify that an award would not disqualify them from further benefits
  • Award Amount: Usually ranges from $500 to $1,000 (depending on specific need and availability of funds)

    Confidentiality: Requests are kept in the strictest confidence

    Contact Information:

  • Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Foundation

  • 999 Town and Country Rd #100, Orange, CA 92868

  • (877)-577-7267

  • info@LSSSC.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    No specific application steps, forms, or procedures are detailed on the website. Interested applicants should contact the Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Foundation directly to inquire about the application process and to discuss their financial need.

    Contact for Inquiries:

  • Phone: (877)-577-7267

  • Email: info@LSSSC.org

  • Address: 999 Town and Country Rd #100, Orange, CA 92868
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardshipreligious

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