Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$580K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod?
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($156K), Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc ($151K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($89K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $580K in grants to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | $156,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | $151,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $88,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Brookwood Foundation | $63,150 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Bolick Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Kampe Family Foundation | $32,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $13,041 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Raabe Foundation | $9,131 | 1 | 2024 |
| John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Robert a and Lynn I Doneff Foundation | $2,975 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $246K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
What grants has Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | Support for worldwide mission work | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Robert a and Lynn I Doneff Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $775 |
| 2024 | The Bolick Foundation | HUMANITARIAN | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,500 |
| 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 | The Bolick Foundation | 100 MISSIONS PROJECT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Brookwood Foundation | GENERAL | $16,150 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $7,180 |
| 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 | Brookwood Foundation | MISSION WORK GENERAL OPERATIONS | $17,000 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,861 |
| 2022 | Kampe Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2022 | John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | Support for the church's mission | $1,500 |
| 2022 | Nyholm Family Foundation Inc | Operations | $200 |
| 2021 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | PRINCIPAL PARTICIPATION IN MSOE MBA-EL | $156,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $68,000 |
| 2021 | Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | DIGITAL REFORMATION - RESOURCES FOR VIRTUAL WORSHIP | $11,000 |
| 2021 | Kampe Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Robert a and Lynn I Doneff Foundation | CHARITABLE OPERATING GRANT | $400 |
| 2021 | Nyholm Family Foundation Inc | Operations | $150 |
| 2020 | Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | RESOURCES FOR VIRTUAL WORSHIP - PAN-LUTHERAN COLLABORATION | $140,000 |
| 2020 | Brookwood Foundation | Hymnal Project | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Kampe Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod?
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($156K), Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc ($151K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($89K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $580K in grants to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod between 2020–2025.
Who is Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod's largest funder?
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, with $156K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod received?
IRS 990 filings record $580K in grants to Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod across 30 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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