How much funding does Startup Grants (Organizations) provide?

Startup Grants (Organizations) provides 50% match on first $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Startup Grants (Organizations)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Startup Grants (Organizations)

LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

50% match on first $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Startup Grants for Organizations

Funder: Lutheran Legacy Foundation Inc (IL, US)

Purpose: Help new endowment funds launch with momentum by matching contributions for establishing new endowment funds.

Geographic Scope: Lutheran churches, schools, and organizations (primarily Lutheran)

Award Amount: 50% match on the first $10,000 raised

Key Features:

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

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

Subject to withdrawal policy

Provides the highest match rate compared to other LLF programs

Eligibility:

Your organization must be starting a new endowment fund with LLF

Organization must raise a portion of the initial gift from community

Lutheran churches, schools, and organizations

What They Fund:

Endowment fund establishment for ministries

Long-term sustainability of faith-based organizations

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:
The Clara & Spencer Werner Foundation was established to assist Lutheran churches, schools, and organizations. Today, its successor, the Clara & Spencer Werner Donor Advised Fund (managed by Lutheran Legacy Foundation), primarily provides matching grants to help create and grow endowments. LLF manages over $80 million in assets with 250+ active organization funds.

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Step 1 — Easy Application
- Fill out a simple application with information about your ministry, your funding goals, and your initial investment
- Contact LLF to apply

2. Step 2 — LLF Matching Grants Review
- LLF reviews your application and matches eligible funds to help you get started

3. Step 3 — Growth & Distribution
- Once your fund is established, it begins growing and generating annual support for your ministry

Required Information:

Information about your ministry
Funding goals
Initial investment amount
Confirmation that you will raise a portion of the initial gift from your community