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Est.

1978

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $147K in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE PURPOSE OF THE OSLC FOUNDATION SHALL BE: TO SOLICIT AND RECEIVE GIFTS, BEQUESTS AND DEVISES IN THE FORM OF EITHER REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND TO HOLD THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF EITHER IN PERPETUITY OR FOR SUCH LIMITED DURATION OF TIME AS MIGHT BE DESIGNATED OR STIPULATED BY THE DONOR OR DONORS, OR BY THE MEMBERS OF THIS FOUNDATION; TO EXPEND THE INCOME EARNED, AND THE PRINCIPAL AS DIRECTED, FOR EDUCATION, CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES AS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION; AND TO HOLD, INVEST, ADMINISTER AND DISTRIBUTE THE MONIES, SECURITIES OR OTHER ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION IN THE MANNER AND FORM AS PROVIDED BY THE DONOR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOUND JUDGMENT AND DISCRETION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION OR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FOUNDATION SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE ALL POWERS AND AUTHORITY GRANTED BY LAW, AND MAY ENGAGE IN ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITY WITHIN THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH NON PROFIT CORPORATIONS MAY BE ORGANIZED UNDER SD LAW.
Total Funding Given
$147K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$59.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$117.4K
D
Dean Mertz
Board Member
J
Jaysen Stevenson
Board Member
D
Debby Olson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION?
No. OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION give?
OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota. 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 OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $59 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $147 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH OF SIOUX FALLS SOUTH DAKOTA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION?
OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.