Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $12,301 and the largest $484,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$12,301
- Largest grant$484,000
- Assets$26.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 15 | $26.5 million |
How to apply
Walter C Dissen Charitable 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.
What Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 5 | $518,045 |
| Indiana | 1 | $400,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $126,750 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $69,710 |
| Missouri | 3 | $42,300 |
| Idaho | 1 | $31,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Classical College | Capital projects, faculty endowed chairs, faculty grant | $484,000 |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | Capital projects, faculty endowed chairs | $400,000 |
| Concordia University Chicago | Capital projects, operating grant | $125,000 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | Capital projects | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Concerns Association | Unrestricted grant | $62,710 |
| Association of Confessing Evangelical Lutheran Congregations | Unrestricted grant | $31,250 |
| Concordia Historical Institute | Operating grant | $31,250 |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church | Operating grant | $12,301 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Operating grant | $11,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church | Operating grant | $8,948 |
| St Andrews Lutheran Church and Campus Center | Operating grant | $7,198 |
| South Asia Lutheran Mission | Unrestricted grant | $7,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Operating grantoperating grant | $5,598 |
| University Lutheran Church | Unrestricted grant | $1,750 |
| Concordia Seminary | Operating grant | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark O Stern
- Rev David Ramirez
Questions people ask
Does Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $12,301.
Who runs Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark O Stern (Co-Trustee) and Rev David Ramirez (Co-Trustee).
What does Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.