Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2026
Total received
$43.3M
Foundation funders
85
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2026
Who funds Lutheran Church Missouri Synod?
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is funded by 85 grantmakers, led by The Bolick Foundation ($16.2M), Three Square ($5.2M), San Antonio Food Bank ($3.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $43.3M in grants to Lutheran Church Missouri Synod between 2023–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5.6M (2026) to $15.0M (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $5.6M.
What grants has Lutheran Church Missouri Synod received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Bolick Foundation | EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP | $5,465,790 |
| 2026 | Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable | SUPPORT- LUTHERAN MISSOURI | $168,817 |
| 2026 | Orphan Grain Train Inc | RELIEF & ASSISTANCE | $10,007 |
| 2025 | The Bolick Foundation | EVANGELISM | $6,674,089 |
| 2025 | San Antonio Food Bank | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $863,960 |
| 2025 | Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | SEE PART IV | $860,397 |
| 2025 | Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | SEE PART IV | $515,975 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $422,912 |
| 2025 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the Hungry | $400,412 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $385,000 |
| 2025 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $295,942 |
| 2025 | Manna Food Bank Inc | — | $283,717 |
| 2025 | Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | SEE PART IV | $254,332 |
| 2025 | Ozarks Food Harvest Inc | FOOD ASSISTANCE | $251,589 |
| 2025 | Hunger Task Force Inc | DONATION | $208,132 |
| 2025 | Food Bank of Siouxland Inc | FEEDING THE NEEDY | $128,340 |
| 2025 | Gary and Maxine Thies Mission Foundation | SUPPORT FOR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES | $121,961 |
| 2025 | Concordia Lutheran Ministriesfoundation | To provide support for National Disaster Relief and Alliance Missionaries - Pastors from partner churches who coordinate with the LCMS as missionaries or instructors are called Alliance Missionaries. | $117,500 |
| 2025 | Feeding America West Michigan | FIGHT HUNGER | $99,141 |
| 2025 | Feeding America West Michigan | FIGHT HUNGER | $94,173 |
| 2025 | Grand Canyon University CityServe | Community outreach | $93,957 |
| 2025 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $91,159 |
| 2025 | Grand Canyon University CityServe | Community outreach | $81,868 |
| 2025 | Golden & Lillian M Fuller Charitable | SUPPORT- LUTHERAN MISSOURI | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Esther a Linn Charitable Trust | CHURCH ACTIVITIES | $76,000 |
| 2025 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | Distribute to the Hungry | $71,504 |
| 2025 | Feeding America West Michigan | FIGHT HUNGER | $70,740 |
| 2025 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $68,980 |
| 2025 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $63,677 |
| 2025 | Avery Les and Ruth Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $57,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lutheran Church Missouri Synod?
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is funded by 85 grantmakers, led by The Bolick Foundation ($16.2M), Three Square ($5.2M), San Antonio Food Bank ($3.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $43.3M in grants to Lutheran Church Missouri Synod between 2023–2026.
Who is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod's largest funder?
The Bolick Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, with $16.2M across 3 grants (2024–2026).
How much grant funding has Lutheran Church Missouri Synod received?
IRS 990 filings record $43.3M in grants to Lutheran Church Missouri Synod across 200 grants from 85 funders between 2023–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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