Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Chicago, IL ·EIN 41-1568278 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by Margaret a Cargill Foundation ($3.0M), The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($3.0M), The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership ($2.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.0M in grants to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America between 2020–2025.
Showing top 25 of 77 funders by total given.
What grants has Evangelical Lutheran Church in America received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Bolick Foundation | EVANGELISM | $149,325 |
| 2025 | Frederick J Pfeiffer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,362 |
| 2025 | Frederick J Pfeiffer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,362 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR ADVISED, RELIGION | $16,750 |
| 2025 | Communitygiving | GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $5,750 |
| 2024 | The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership | Operating Needs | $1,143,850 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | RELIGIOUS | $639,500 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $389,741 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $259,850 |
| 2024 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ELCA OUTDOOR MINISTRIES | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Bolick Foundation | TRAINING AND EQUIPPING | $150,379 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | RELIGIOUS | $137,000 |
| 2024 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Told Foundation | TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO FULFILL THE RECIPIENTS MISSION | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Rsf Social Finance Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Portz Fannie - Max Ta | MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL | $54,283 |
| 2024 | Fred C and Katherine B Andersen Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Frederick J Pfeiffer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,339 |
| 2024 | Frederick J Pfeiffer Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,339 |
| 2024 | E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation | TO HELP WITH THE COST OF DEVELOPING "YOUTH MINISTRY FROM AND FOR THE MARGINS," A 12-SESSION TRAINING IN A YOUTH MINISTRY. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Madeleine & Mandell L Berman Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $23,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond F and Judith K Mccaskey 2003 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | RELIGIOUS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Interfaith America | FAITH IN ELECTIONS PLAYBOOK GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Foundation for Enhancing Communities | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $13,401 |
| 2024 | The Us Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $9,600 |
| 2024 | The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,500 |
| 2024 | Clarence E and Irene M Carlson Charitable | GENERAL OPERATING | $8,239 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is funded by 77 grantmakers, led by Margaret a Cargill Foundation ($3.0M), The Ayco Charitable Foundation ($3.0M), The Buntrock Foundation for Leadership ($2.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.0M in grants to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America between 2020–2025.
Who is Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's largest funder?
Margaret a Cargill Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, with $3.0M across 8 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Evangelical Lutheran Church in America received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.0M in grants to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America across 200 grants from 77 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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