Lutheran Church Extension Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
7
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Lutheran Church Extension Fund?
Lutheran Church Extension Fund is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($1.3M), Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn ($20K), Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing ($14K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Lutheran Church Extension Fund between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $1,250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | $14,243 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Louis W Ensworth Charitable Foundation | $8,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
What grants has Lutheran Church Extension Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Louis W Ensworth Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE OF ORGANIZATION | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Lilly Endowment Inc | CHALLENGES FACING PASTORAL LEADERS | $1,250,000 |
| 2024 | Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,375 |
| 2024 | Louis W Ensworth Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE OF ORGANIZATION | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,868 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lutheran Church Extension Fund?
Lutheran Church Extension Fund is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by Lilly Endowment Inc ($1.3M), Schumacher-Weiherman Family Fdn ($20K), Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing ($14K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Lutheran Church Extension Fund between 2023–2025.
Who is Lutheran Church Extension Fund's largest funder?
Lilly Endowment Inc is the largest recorded funder of Lutheran Church Extension Fund, with $1.3M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Lutheran Church Extension Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to Lutheran Church Extension Fund across 7 grants from 4 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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