CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding educational initiatives in the Chicago area. In 2024, it provided a total of $2.4 million across 21 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with this funder.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS TO EMPOWER URBAN LUTHERAN SCHOOLS TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE, QUALITY EDUCATION IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Environment
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
$2.2M
10%
WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
$1.6M
7%
HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES
$1M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$51.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$95.4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
No. CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION give?
CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Arkansas, and Minnesota. 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 CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $51 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, WALTHER LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC, and HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
CHICAGOLAND LUTHERAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.