LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC
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Lutheran Legacy Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin, having disbursed a total of $931.5K across 109 grantees in 2025. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC (LLF) IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTIONS 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION, SUBJECT TO ANY LIMITATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS STATED IN THE INSTRUMENT UNDER WHICH THE DONATION IS CONTRIBUTED TO THE CORPORATION.
Cause Areas
2
Protestantism
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
$1.8M
19%
FOR THE LOVE OF AFRICA MINISTRIES
$1M
10%
Siberian Lutheran Mission Society Inc
$687.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$13K
Median 2nd year grant
$14K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC?
No. LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC give?
LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $932 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, FOR THE LOVE OF AFRICA MINISTRIES, and Siberian Lutheran Mission Society Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC?
LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.