The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term
Accepts applications
The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.5 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$127 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
94% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 11 | $126 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 18 | $127 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Gusek 100 State Street Suite 106, Erie, PA 16507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 413-0010 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Award only to public charities |
What The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $2.9 million |
| California | 1 | $800,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 4 | $160,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $137,280 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $38,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gannon University | Community benefit grant | $2.0 million |
| Schwab Donor Advised Fund | Schwab investment to be used for emergency usage | $800,000 |
| Allegheny Valley Veterans Center | We're all in this together | $592,600 |
| The Faine House Inc | We are all in this together | $250,000 |
| Warren Area Refugee Resettlement Network | We're all in this together | $250,000 |
| Lutheran Senior Services | The benze/gesler grant for long-term living | $137,280 |
| Suburban Adult Services Inc | Strategies for increasing life skills and independence | $100,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Hardin Inc | Edwina m. Gesler music therapy grant | $100,000 |
| First Evangelical Lutheran Church | Community benefit grant | $75,000 |
| Levine Music | Edwina m. Gesler music therapy grant | $50,000 |
| NW Works Inc | Edwina m. Gesler music therapy grant | $38,000 |
| Aim Services Inc | The edwina m. Gesler music therapy grant | $30,000 |
| Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation | Edwina m. Gesler music therapy grant | $15,000 |
| CLC Foundation DBA Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center | The benze/gesler grant for long-term living | $15,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | We're all in this together | $12,000 |
| Gaylord Specialty Healthcare | Edwina m. Gesler music therapy grant | $10,000 |
| Emmaus Campus Ministry | We're all in this together | $10,000 |
| Lakeshore Community Services Inc | We're all in this together | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark J Gusek
- Robert Joyce
- Jeanne H Tropper
- Melanie A Brewer
- Floyd M Csir
- William G Cox Jr
- Matthew E Dennison
- Roland D King
- Thomas R Masters
- Dennis M W Michalak
- Wade C Root
Questions people ask
Does The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark J Gusek (President/Director), Robert Joyce (Cfo/Cio), Jeanne H Tropper (Director) and Melanie A Brewer (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Lutheran Foundation for Long-Term fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.