Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $316,223. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$316,223
- Assets$129 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.2 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 98 | $119 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 92 | $129 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc PO Box 755, Milwaukee, WI 53201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 269-2832 |
| What to submit | All applications and letters of inquiry must be submitted online at https://www.siebertfoundation.org/online-grant-portal. Prospective grantees should first submit an online letter of intent, and then upon receiving approval should complete the online grant application. |
| Deadlines | Letters of intent & applications are due spring and fall, per timelines on www.siebertfoundation.org |
| Restrictions | Grant funding priorities include: (1) growing the body of christ, (2) educating while sharing the gospel of jesus christ, and (3) serving as the hands and feet of christ. Siebert lutheran foundation has internal decision-making processes based on the board-approved strategic plan. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 83 | $3.7 million |
| Minnesota | 4 | $443,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $94,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $50,105 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Urban Teaching | Recruit, prepare & support urban teachers | $316,223 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Service | Youth counseling initiative, operating support | $189,418 |
| Serenity Inns Inc | Recovery program and new treatment facility, operating support, capital campaign | $184,473 |
| Luther Seminary | Missional leadership cohort for pastors (coaching), siebert fresh expressions initiative | $168,000 |
| Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee | Add classrooms/office relocation, college possible support for lutheran schools, operating support | $156,750 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Hunger relief | $150,500 |
| Grace in Action - Mli | Pastoral leadership development | $150,500 |
| Lutheran Counseling and Family Services | Counseling for children and staff | $131,000 |
| Ebenezer Stone Ministries Inc | Food program and community center operating support | $127,376 |
| The Lutheran Home Foundation Inc | Harwood place joyful living campaign - chapel renovation, operating support | $110,000 |
| Vibrant Faith Ministries | Pastoral leadership development | $105,000 |
| Cross Lutheran Church | Cross bread of healing empowerment ministry | $101,000 |
| Pastoral Leadership Institute | Pastoral leadership development | $94,500 |
| Jobswork Mke (Formerly Milwaukee Comm Business Collaborative) | Transforming lives through careers, operating support | $91,635 |
| Emaus Elca | Emaus education and neighborhood outreach, neighborhood camp, and easy program | $91,000 |
| Hephatha Lutheran Church | Strong baby sanctuary neighborhood minister, youth ministry, healthy homes collaboration | $87,000 |
| Project Return | Re-entry services for formerly incarcerated people, operating support | $82,398 |
| Bread of Healing Clinic- Cross LC | Self-stabilization through integrative health access grant | $72,023 |
| Wisconsin Inmate Education Association | Operation transformation-prison seminary, operating support | $66,817 |
| Elca Outreach Center | Helping citizens move towards self-sufficiency, operating support | $60,931 |
| Lighthouse Youth Center | 2024 wls vicars & wlc student employees | $60,000 |
| Luther Preparatory School | Room and board for milwaukee parental choice program students | $60,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan | School centered mental health and family coaching | $60,000 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Master of professional counseling degree launch, operating support | $59,551 |
| Kingdom Prep High School | Curriculum redevelopment and implementation, operating support | $58,526 |
| Chaplains in School Inc | Resilient faith project and operating support | $56,800 |
| St Marcus Lutheran School | Expansion of special education and mental health services, operating support | $54,000 |
| Just One More Ministry | Feeding hungry people and food banks | $53,000 |
| Elca Greater Milwaukee Synod | Evaluating and coaching to support diversity growth in congregations | $50,000 |
| Elca Greater Milwaukee Synod- Breaking the Chains | Expanding the ministry of breaking the chains church | $50,000 |
| Immanuel Lutheran School | Special needs expansion and social emotional counseling | $50,000 |
| Kingspath Senior Ministries | Spero chaplaincy program | $50,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church - Madison | St. Johns lutheran church redevelopment project | $50,000 |
| The Hope Center Appleton | Coordinator of discipleship | $50,000 |
| Wartburg Theological Seminary | Wartburg seminary student support (teem & journey together) | $50,000 |
| St Peter Lutheran Church - Appleton | 922 ministries church online | $49,713 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | High school gap operating support | $48,050 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | Love your neighbor capital campaign, operating support | $46,579 |
| Lutheran Campus Ministry in Greater Milwaukee | Leadership development and visioning for lutheran campus ministry, operating support | $45,700 |
| Camp Luther Inc | Next generation servant leadership program | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlotte John-Gomez
- Dr Joan M Prince
- Dr Emily van Dunk
- Kurtiss R Krueger
- Thomas J Kammerait
- Deni D Naumann
- Patricia Contreras
- Julie van Cleave
- Kurt Bechthold
- Catherine Jacobson
- David J Rodgers
- Abigail Schumwinger
- Derek Tyus
- Eric Tillich
Questions people ask
Does Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letters of intent & applications are due spring and fall, per timelines on www.siebertfoundation.org.
How much does Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Charlotte John-Gomez (President & Ceo), Dr Joan M Prince (Board Chair), Dr Emily van Dunk (Vice-Chair & Secretary) and Kurtiss R Krueger (Treasurer) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.