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First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemeteries Trust

Preselected recipients only Lostant, Illinois · EIN 476644362

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemeteries Trust is a private foundation in Lostant, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,867 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,867 and the largest $3,867. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $4,092 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,7141$76,100
2024$4,0921$82,768
2025$3,8671$86,928

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemeteries Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$3,867

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
IL
Cemetery maintenance$3,867

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemeteries Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemeteries Trust give?

$3,867 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,867.

Who runs First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemeteries Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Lindstrom (Trustee).

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