The trust concentrates its giving in two closely aligned areas: Lutheran-affiliated senior care and a small private college, with roughly equal dollars directed to each. Grants are large, repeat awards to a tiny set of recipients, indicating a focused, regional/faith-based intent rather than broad diversified philanthropy. The foundation appears to prioritize sustaining institutional operations and religious programming at faith-linked organizations in the South (notably South Carolina).
$13K
$4.4M
$718K
$631K
Most grants fall between $39K and $158K, with a median of $65K.
25th Percentile
$39K
Median
$65K
75th Percentile
$158K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in SC.
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Highly concentrated: a very small number of large, repeat grants (three grants each) that split total giving roughly 50/50 between two primary grantees; focused, infrequent grantmaking rather than many small or diverse awards.
Notable grantees: Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Newberry College, Other South Carolina faith-based or regional educational institutions supported by the trust
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWBERRY COLLEGE | NEWBERRY, SC | $6,360 | 2026 | EDUCATIONAL |
| LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA | IRMO, SC | $6,360 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS |
| LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA | IRMO, SC | $30,234 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS |
| NEWBERRY COLLEGE | NEWBERRY, SC | $30,234 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL |
| LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA | IRMO, SC | $64,629 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS |
| NEWBERRY COLLEGE | NEWBERRY, SC | $64,629 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL |
| LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA | IRMO, SC | $189,421 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS |
| NEWBERRY COLLEGE | NEWBERRY, SC | $189,421 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL |
LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA
$6,360RELIGIOUS
LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA
$30,234RELIGIOUS
LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA
$64,629RELIGIOUS
EDUCATIONAL
LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA
$189,421RELIGIOUS