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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Lutheran Senior Services Endowment Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within a specific community, having paid out a total of $5.8 million to four grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
SUPPORT THE SERVICES & ACTIVITIES OF LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES & FUND CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION. SEE BELOW FOR SUMMARY OF LSS CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Senior services
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES
St. Louis, MO
$24.7M
86%
MERIDIAN VILLAGE ASSOCIATION C/O LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES
St. Louis, MO
$1.7M
6%
LUTHERAN RETIREMENT CENTER ASSOCIATION C/O LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES
ST. LOUIS, MO
$1.6M
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND?
No. LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND give?
LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri. 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 SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $165 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND make each year?
In 2024, LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES, MERIDIAN VILLAGE ASSOCIATION C/O LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES, and LUTHERAN RETIREMENT CENTER ASSOCIATION C/O LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND?
LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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