Evangelical Lutheran Church
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$6.2M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
54
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Evangelical Lutheran Church?
Evangelical Lutheran Church is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($5.5M), Howard Miller Charitable Fdn ($258K), The Community Foundation of Frederick ($105K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to Evangelical Lutheran Church between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $5,493,112 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| Howard Miller Charitable Fdn | $257,522 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Frederick | $104,565 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $65,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Daniel W Field Trust | $61,526 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Grant McDonald Foundation | $38,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Brakebush Family Foundation Inc | $25,400 | 1 | 2022 |
| George H Campbell Lillian S Campbell and | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Delaplaine Foundation Inc | $17,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Enroth Family Charitable Trust | $16,421 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Andrew R & Dorothy L Cochrane | $7,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Sundry Charitable Trusts | $6,311 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| A Lindsay & Olive B O'connor | $3,250 | 1 | 2023 |
| Edina Realty Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| A John and Barbara a Hauptli | $1,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Todd Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mccarty Family Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Tr Paul Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Heramb Charitable Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kvistad Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Evangelical Lutheran Church received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | NURTURING CHILDREN-WORSHIP & PRAYER | $1,250,000 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | THRIVING CONGREGATIONS INITIATIVE | $477,280 |
| 2024 | Howard Miller Charitable Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $52,701 |
| 2024 | George H Campbell Lillian S Campbell and | ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE FOR | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Daniel W Field Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,282 |
| 2024 | Delaplaine Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Grant McDonald Foundation | Food and groceries for children | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Andrew R & Dorothy L Cochrane | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Edina Realty Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO THE DISADVANTAGED | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COMPELLING PREACHING INITIATIVE | $250,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $65,000 |
| 2023 | Howard Miller Charitable Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $53,965 |
| 2023 | Daniel W Field Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $11,557 |
| 2023 | Delaplaine Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Sundry Charitable Trusts | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,433 |
| 2023 | A Lindsay & Olive B O'connor | ROOF | $3,250 |
| 2023 | Andrew R & Dorothy L Cochrane | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION - NO RESTRICTION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | A John and Barbara a Hauptli | ELCA WORLD HUNGER | $500 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | THE FORMATION LAB | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COMPELLING PREACHING INITIATIVE | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | CHALLENGES FACING PASTORAL LEADERS | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Howard Miller Charitable Fdn | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,906 |
| 2022 | Lilly Endowment Inc | COMPELLING PREACHING INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Marion I Breen Charitable Foundation co Spencer Fane LLP | general | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Frederick | MAINTENANCE & PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES, UNRESTRICTED | $34,288 |
| 2022 | Brakebush Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $25,400 |
| 2022 | Daniel W Field Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $16,962 |
| 2022 | The Grant McDonald Foundation | Church suppport | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Enroth Family Charitable Trust | CHARITY | $5,895 |
| 2022 | Andrew R & Dorothy L Cochrane | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION - NO RESTRICTION | $1,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 54 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Evangelical Lutheran Church?
Evangelical Lutheran Church is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($5.5M), Howard Miller Charitable Fdn ($258K), The Community Foundation of Frederick ($105K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to Evangelical Lutheran Church between 2020–2024.
Who is Evangelical Lutheran Church's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Evangelical Lutheran Church, with $5.5M across 10 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Evangelical Lutheran Church received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to Evangelical Lutheran Church across 54 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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