Luther Memorial Church
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Luther Memorial Church?
Luther Memorial Church is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Bass Clef Trust ($1.7M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($709K), Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc ($115K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Luther Memorial Church between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Clef Trust | $1,721,593 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $709,196 | 9 | 2020–2023 |
| Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | $114,999 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Gellermann Charitable Trust | $15,699 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $13,750 | 1 | 2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kunes Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Krumm Family Foundation | $1,500 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Michelmann Foundation | $600 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Krause Gentle Foundation | $500 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $1.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $16K.
What grants has Luther Memorial Church received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $13,750 |
| 2025 | Gellermann Charitable Trust | CHURCH OPERATIONS AND MISSION | $2,525 |
| 2025 | Michelmann Foundation | HOSTING OUTSIDE MEETINGS | $100 |
| 2024 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | LUTHER MEMORIAL CARES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy Grant for Luther Memorial Church National Register Nomination | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Gellermann Charitable Trust | CHURCH OPERATIONS AND MISSION | $2,226 |
| 2024 | Kunes Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Michelmann Foundation | YOUTH GATHERING | $500 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $487,696 |
| 2023 | Bass Clef Trust | INSTALLATION OF NEW PIPE ORGAN | $56,593 |
| 2023 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Historical Society | Legacy Grant for Luther Memorial Church National Register Evaluation | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Gellermann Charitable Trust | CHURCH OPERATIONS AND MISSION | $2,238 |
| 2022 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Gellermann Charitable Trust | CHURCH OPERATIONS AND MISSION | $2,520 |
| 2022 | Krumm Family Foundation | BUILDING FUND | $500 |
| 2022 | Krause Gentle Foundation | MEMORIALS | $250 |
| 2021 | Bass Clef Trust | DOWN PAYMENT ON NEW PIPE ORGAN | $1,500,000 |
| 2021 | Bass Clef Trust | GRANT FOR PIPE ORGAN FUND | $165,000 |
| 2021 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc | Building Bridges: Connecting Congregation, College, and Community | $99,999 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION: MILO HOMETOWN PRIDE DIGITAL WELCOME SIGNS (CAPITAL-BASED, COMMUNITY/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION: MILO PUBLIC LIBRARY STEM EQUIPMENT (PROGRAM-BASED, EDUCATION) | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Gellermann Charitable Trust | CHURCH OPERATIONS AND MISSION | $2,020 |
| 2021 | Krumm Family Foundation | BUILDING FUND | $500 |
| 2020 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Gellermann Charitable Trust | CHURCH OPERATIONS AND MISSION | $2,080 |
| 2020 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Krumm Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Luther Memorial Church?
Luther Memorial Church is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Bass Clef Trust ($1.7M), Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn ($709K), Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc ($115K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Luther Memorial Church between 2019–2025.
Who is Luther Memorial Church's largest funder?
Bass Clef Trust is the largest recorded funder of Luther Memorial Church, with $1.7M across 3 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Luther Memorial Church received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Luther Memorial Church across 33 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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