Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$22.0M
Foundation funders
28
Grants recorded
123
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio?
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Community Shelter Board ($16.7M), Columbus Foundation ($2.0M), United Way of Central Ohio Inc ($811K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $22.0M in grants to Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio between 2019–2025.
Show all 28 funders
| Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Heart Association Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2019) to $5.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $5.9M.
What grants has Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Shelter Board | FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $5,631,013 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $75,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Delaware County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $70,330 |
| 2025 | United Way of Fairfield County | EMERG SHELTER/PANTRY | $67,001 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $51,500 |
| 2025 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $43,044 |
| 2025 | The William H Davis Dorothy M Davis and William C Davis Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Shelter Board | FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $4,590,664 |
| 2024 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $357,179 |
| 2024 | Ingram-White Castle Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $75,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Fairfield County | EMG SHELT/FOOD PANTR | $70,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Delaware County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $65,240 |
| 2024 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $43,044 |
| 2024 | Direct Relief | SUPPORT TO US CLINICS & HEALTH CENTERS FOR LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED PATIENTS | $42,006 |
| 2024 | Delaware County Foundation | TO SUPPORT FOOD PURCHASES AND FUND FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO DELAWARE COUNTY RESIDENTS | $26,500 |
| 2024 | Siemer Family Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Worthington Moose Lodge 1427 | — | $23,350 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $22,000 |
| 2024 | Sourcepoint | FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE FOR 55+ | $18,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundations Inc | SOCIAL SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Independent Charitable Gift Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Athens County Foundation | LSS FOOD PANTRIES | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Appalachian Ohio | TO SUPPORT FOOD PANTRY | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,104 |
| 2023 | Community Shelter Board | FOR USE IN THEIR GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $2,779,166 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES AND URBAN AFFAIRS | $436,905 |
| 2023 | United Way of Central Ohio Inc | PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $75,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Delaware County | PROGRAM OPERATING COST | $72,398 |
| 2023 | United Way of Fairfield County | EMG SHELT/FOOD PANTR | $67,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 123 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio?
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Community Shelter Board ($16.7M), Columbus Foundation ($2.0M), United Way of Central Ohio Inc ($811K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $22.0M in grants to Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio between 2019–2025.
Who is Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio's largest funder?
Community Shelter Board is the largest recorded funder of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio, with $16.7M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio received?
IRS 990 filings record $22.0M in grants to Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio across 123 grants from 28 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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