Lorenz Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lorenz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $127,000 the year before.
88% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,000 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 10 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $170,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel C Lorenz 521 SW Clay, Portland, OR 97201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 222-1161, attydc@aol.com |
| What to submit | Application downloaded from lorenzfamilyfoundation.org grant recipients will be required to file a final report demonstrating financial accountability and to share information about project results with other christian schools, churches or organizations. |
| Deadlines | March 15th |
| Restrictions | Eligible recipients: christian schools, churches or organizations that provide or enhance opportunities for christian education. Grant recipient must show that funds will benefit growth in christian education. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lorenz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $81,800 |
| Oregon | 2 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $28,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $4,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Journey's Lutheran School | Grant funding went to the student assistance/creative pathways program which provides one-on-one opportunities for students to learn. Individualized instruction that enables student engagement and builds confidence in their ability to learn and grow. | $75,000 |
| Compassion International | Grant funding went to their income generation teaching and training in burkina faso. This program seeks to equip families of sponsored children in burkina faso, as well as teens, with the skills and resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency, focusing on training, education, and emplowerment at their compassion centers. | $28,500 |
| Trinity Lutheran Bend or | Grant funding went to purchase new equipment for their new science lab for middle school and high school students. | $20,000 |
| Lead A Child | Grant funding went to puerto barrios to raising the floor of the sports area to prevent further flooding and construction of a roof so that students can carry out their physical activities with cover from rain and sun. | $15,000 |
| Concordia University | Evelyn marie abel lorenz scholarship. | $10,000 |
| These Numbers Have Faces | Grant funding went to their two leadership development workshops and an improved orientation process for new students initiative. Objective of the initiative is to educate, equip, and empower students to live their lives in a way that integrates their christian faith with their maturing leadership skills. | $10,000 |
| Green Bay Lutheran | Grant funding went to their commerce in the 21st century program. This program helps students develop comprehensive entreprenurial skills through operating and authentic coffee roasting business with stewardship, integrity, and service as core values. | $6,800 |
| Happy Hands Education Center | Grant funding went to their deaf education professional development conference for staff. Conference included training hours, travel and lodging for conference speaker, sign language interpreters for staff members who are deaf, snacks, luch, and miscellaneous costs for the conference. | $4,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Johnathan Lorenz
- Karen Bethke
- Daniel Lorenz
- James Lorenz
- Andrew Lorenz
Questions people ask
Does Lorenz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15th.
How much does Lorenz Family Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Lorenz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Johnathan Lorenz (Trustee), Karen Bethke (Trustee), Daniel Lorenz (President) and James Lorenz (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lorenz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.