Lumen Christi Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$7.7M
Foundation funders
32
Grants recorded
101
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Lumen Christi Institute?
Lumen Christi Institute is funded by 32 grantmakers, led by John Templeton Foundation ($3.6M), National Philanthropic Trust ($1.4M), James & Zita Gavin Foundation ($407K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Lumen Christi Institute between 2019–2025.
Show all 32 funders
| Paluch Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| James and Catherine Denny Foundation | $7,500 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Kathleen and David Kennedy Foundation | $7,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Charles W & Patrica S Bidwill Foundati | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Thomas W Dower Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Drum Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Julio R Gallo Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2019) to $2.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $485K.
What grants has Lumen Christi Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $197,000 |
| 2025 | James & Zita Gavin Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $101,651 |
| 2025 | The Regenstein Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Mazza Foundation | UNIV PROG & SUMMER SEMINARS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | WP & HB White Foundation | High School Program | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Baylor University | SUBCONTRACT-RESEARCH | $23,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support the Catholic Scholars Program, namely the Summer Seminars for graduate students | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Jim & Susan Neuberger Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Louise M Davies Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Drum Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC CENTER | $1,000 |
| 2024 | John Templeton Foundation | IN LUMINE: SUPPORTING THE CATHOLIC INTELLECTUAL TRADITION ON CAMPUSES NATIONWIDE | $912,003 |
| 2024 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $400,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $201,000 |
| 2024 | James & Zita Gavin Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $101,449 |
| 2024 | The Thiel Foundation | IMITATIO GRANT | $63,000 |
| 2024 | Mazza Foundation | UNIV PROG, SUMMER SEMINARS, HS PROG | $50,000 |
| 2024 | WP & HB White Foundation | HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2024 | CPPS Heritage Mission Fund | EXPANSION/ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING PROGRAMS/PROJECTS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Baylor University | SUBCONTRACT- PUBLIC SERVICE | $11,500 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Michele and Donald Damour | EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support general programs in academic year 2023-2024 | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Koch Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE SALARY OF A PRIEST | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $5,695 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Catholic Thought classes at the University | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Jim & Susan Neuberger Foundation | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Charles W & Patrica S Bidwill Foundati | TO PROVIDE CATHOLIC HIGHER EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | James and Catherine Denny Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 101 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lumen Christi Institute?
Lumen Christi Institute is funded by 32 grantmakers, led by John Templeton Foundation ($3.6M), National Philanthropic Trust ($1.4M), James & Zita Gavin Foundation ($407K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Lumen Christi Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Lumen Christi Institute's largest funder?
John Templeton Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Lumen Christi Institute, with $3.6M across 4 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Lumen Christi Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to Lumen Christi Institute across 101 grants from 32 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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