AI Summary
The St. John Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Endowment Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In 2025, the fund distributed a total of $28,000 across seven grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ST. JOHN/ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND ("THE FUND") WAS ESTABLISHED TO PRESERVE AND WIDEN THE MINISTRY AND OUTREACH EFFORTS OF THE FORMER CONGREGATION OF ST. JOHN/ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, WHICH HAS NOW COMBINED WITH FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH. GRANTS ARE MADE TO FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AFFILIATED WITH AND/OR SUPPORTED BY THE NORTHEASTERN OHIO SYNOD OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA. ENDOWMENT FUND GRANTS ARE DIRECTED TO USES OF GRANT RECIPIENTS APART FROM THEIR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND DIRECTED TOWARDS PROJECTS THAT INTRODUCE PEOPLE TO GOD'S GRACE AND TO GOD'S HEALING AND HELPING PRESENCE.
Cause Areas
2
Catholicism
Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
FAIRLAWN, OH
$105.7K
31%
OPPORTUNITY PARISH ECUMENICAL NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY
Akron, OH
$64.7K
19%
OASIS OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY INC
Fairlawn, OH
$53.3K
16%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND?
No. ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND give?
ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and Illinois. 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 ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND make each year?
In 2025, ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $28 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND fund recently?
In 2025, ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, OPPORTUNITY PARISH ECUMENICAL NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY, and OASIS OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND?
ST JOHNST PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.