About Christ Lutheran Foundation
Serving lives through Christ (provide financial support for mission outreach to community, region and worldwide).
Focus Areas
Religious/faith-based programsCommunity services and human servicesEducation (Day School)International humanitarian aid (water wells, disaster relief)Housing and shelter (e.g., Habitat, Shelter the Homeless)
Who They Fund
elderly/seniorschildren and young peoplelocal community residents
Funding Style
direct servicesustaining/operational supportunrestricted/community support
About Christ Lutheran Foundation
Christ Lutheran Foundation Inc. repeatedly centers its giving on the church and day school that carry its name, with the largest recent grants going to Christ Lutheran Church in Brenham and Christ Lutheran Church Day School. Those recurring awards show a pattern of direct support for continuing community services rather than one-off project funding. The foundation also extends that mission outward through grants for broader ministry, food assistance, youth support, and charitable work tied to local and regional needs. Across the recent grant list, the foundation backs faith-based organizations alongside community-serving nonprofits. Elca World Hunger received repeated support over multiple years, while Hospice Brazos Valley, Bread Partners of Washington County, and Bridge Ministry of Burton appear among the beneficiaries of smaller awards. The grant purposes point to a mix of continuing services, charitable purposes, and assistance for children, young people, and older adults. The foundation’s annual giving of $650,803 sits alongside a relatively consistent pattern of support to organizations in Brenham and nearby Texas communities, with additional grants reaching beyond the immediate area for selected ministry and humanitarian efforts. Its public grant programs also indicate an application-based approach to ministry projects, local nonprofit initiatives, and community-serving organizations aligned with the church’s mission.
What Christ Lutheran Foundation Funds
Faith-based work is a core thread in Christ Lutheran Foundation Inc.’s grantmaking. Elca World Hunger received $22,436 in 2023, $21,839 in 2024, and $21,639 in 2025 for charitable purposes, showing sustained support for humanitarian ministry. Community basic needs are another visible area. Bread Partners of Washington County received $10,000 in 2023, $10,000 in 2024, and $8,000 in 2025, with the stated purpose of assisting the elderly with meals. The foundation also supports youth-focused services. Bridge Ministry of Burton received $10,000 in 2023 for charitable and educational assistance to the elderly and young people, and $8,000 in 2025 to provide support. Casa for Kids was funded in 2023 and 2024 for charitable and educational assistance to children. Education appears through Christ Lutheran Church Day School, which received recurring support for continuing its services to the community.
How Christ Lutheran Foundation Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$260K
Total Assets
$5.3M
Total Revenue
$472K
Total Expenses
$302K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $22K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$22K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
DARYL GANSKE
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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