Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation
Accepts applications
Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation is a private foundation in Sterling Heights, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $93,716 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$93,716
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47,324 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,958 | 19 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $47,324 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $93,716 | 15 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Fox 4244 Damson Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (586) 254-7540 |
| What to submit | Contact david fox for application. |
| Deadlines | March 1, 2026 |
| Restrictions | Elca congregations and s e mi synod projects. |
What Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 15 | $93,716 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love for A Child | Christian ministry | $15,000 |
| Nia Purpose for Life Agency | Christian ministry | $15,000 |
| Samartian House | Christian ministry | $12,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Outreach ministry | $12,000 |
| Family of God | Christian ministry | $12,000 |
| Living Waters Ministry | Purchase equipment | $6,000 |
| American Lutheran Church | Equipment for portable foodstation | $5,972 |
| Shepherds of the Lakes Lutheran | Provide food clothing to community | $4,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Mcrest shelter expenses | $3,000 |
| Genisis Lutheran Church | Vbs program | $2,500 |
| Holy Faith Church | Garden shed for garden tools | $1,820 |
| Saint Johns Lutheran Church | Provide food and supplies | $1,700 |
| St George Lutheran Church | Supplies | $1,000 |
| St Martin Lutheran Church | Provide nonfood healthcare products | $902 |
| Unity Lutheran Church | Support english second language classes | $822 |
Officers and trustees
- David Fox
- Robert Hughes
- Diane Rotha
- Evelyne Russell
- Gustav Jensen
- Nancy Kaminski
- Harold Schlachtenhoufen Pastor
- Jenny Pelkey
- James Pelkey
Questions people ask
Does Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1, 2026.
How much does Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation give?
$93,716 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Fox (President Treasurer), Robert Hughes (Vice President), Diane Rotha (Vice President) and Evelyne Russell (Finanical Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.