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Est.

1968

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $265K in total grants paid across 9 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO EXPAND THE WITNESS AND MISSION OF THE FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH IN THE COMMUNITY, REGION AND WORLD.
Total Funding Given
$265K
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$7.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
W
Wayne Dybing
Board Member
A
Alyson Bjornstad
Board Member
S
Sindy Keller
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION?
No. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION give?
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Dakota, Minnesota, and North Carolina. 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 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,600. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $265 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH, Churches United for the Homeless, and FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION?
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.