ST OLAF COLLEGE
AI Summary
St. Olaf College is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the college paid a total of $53.2K in grants to 15 grantees.
Mission Statement
ST. OLAF COLLEGE CHALLENGES STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN THE LIBERAL ARTS, EXAMINE FAITH AND VALUES, AND EXPLORE MEANINGFUL VOCATION IN AN INCLUSIVE, GLOBALLY ENGAGED COMMUNITY NOURISHED BY LUTHERAN TRADITION.
Cause Areas
1
Undergraduate education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LUTHER SEMINARY
St. Paul, MN
$64.7K
27%
LUTHERANS CONCERNEDNORTH AMERICA
St. Paul, MN
$28.4K
12%
LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY NETWORK
GETTYSBURG, PA
$25K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ST OLAF COLLEGE?
No. ST OLAF COLLEGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ST OLAF COLLEGE give?
ST OLAF COLLEGE primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and California. 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 OLAF COLLEGE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ST OLAF COLLEGE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $8,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ST OLAF COLLEGE make each year?
In 2025, ST OLAF COLLEGE awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $53 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ST OLAF COLLEGE fund recently?
In 2024, ST OLAF COLLEGE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LUTHER SEMINARY, LUTHERANS CONCERNEDNORTH AMERICA, and LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY NETWORK . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ST OLAF COLLEGE?
ST OLAF COLLEGE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.