Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod?
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Greater Salina Community Foundation ($357K), Antioch II Foundation 1045002191 ($259K), Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing ($239K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Salina Community Foundation | $356,943 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Antioch II Foundation 1045002191 | $258,901 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | $239,205 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $177,500 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| The Robert D and Patricia E Kern | $156,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | $151,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Brookwood Foundation | $63,150 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Bolick Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | $57,500 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $37,006 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kampe Family Foundation | $32,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Greater Horizons | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Raabe Foundation | $9,131 | 1 | 2024 |
| Holzhueter Foundation | $9,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| United Way Worldwide | $6,966 | 1 | 2020 |
| John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Robert a and Lynn I Doneff Foundation | $2,200 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Nyholm Family Foundation Inc | $550 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Arvid W & Judy R Schwartz Family | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Salina Community Foundation | Religion | $79,010 |
| 2025 | John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | Support for worldwide mission work | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Antioch II Foundation 1045002191 | Religious | $86,151 |
| 2024 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $84,497 |
| 2024 | Greater Salina Community Foundation | Religion | $77,641 |
| 2024 | The Bolick Foundation | HUMANITARIAN | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,500 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $18,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Religion-Related | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Kampe Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Raabe Foundation | SUPPORT FOR RURAL HEALTH CENTERS AND MOBIL CLINICS | $9,131 |
| 2024 | Robert a and Lynn I Doneff Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Church Mutual Insurance Company | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | Nyholm Family Foundation Inc | Operations | $200 |
| 2023 | Antioch II Foundation 1045002191 | Religious | $80,250 |
| 2023 | Greater Salina Community Foundation | Religion | $77,402 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $63,000 |
| 2023 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,797 |
| 2023 | The Bolick Foundation | 100 MISSIONS PROJECT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Brookwood Foundation | GENERAL | $16,150 |
| 2023 | Kampe Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Robert a and Lynn I Doneff Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $800 |
| 2023 | Church Mutual Insurance Company | TASTE OF MISSIONS: MONIES RAISED USE FOR EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT WELS MISSIONS AND MISSIONARY WORK | $500 |
| 2023 | Arvid W & Judy R Schwartz Family | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2022 | Antioch II Foundation 1045002191 | Religious | $92,500 |
| 2022 | Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,022 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,006 |
| 2022 | South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Brookwood Foundation | MISSION WORK GENERAL OPERATIONS | $17,000 |
| 2022 | Kampe Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod?
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Greater Salina Community Foundation ($357K), Antioch II Foundation 1045002191 ($259K), Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing ($239K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod between 2019–2025.
Who is Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod's largest funder?
Greater Salina Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, with $357K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod across 50 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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