The Topeka Lutheran School Foundation concentrates its giving almost exclusively on supporting Lutheran faith-based education in Topeka, KS, funding both the congregation (St. John’s Lutheran Church) and the local school (Topeka Lutheran School/School Association). Grants are explicitly directed toward promoting and sustaining the Lutheran school and its governing association, indicating a mission-driven commitment to parish-based K–12 education rather than broader community causes. The foundation’s support appears local and denominationally focused, aimed at operational and organizational stability for these institutions.
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$216K
$1.9M
Most grants fall between $38K and $207K, with a median of $111K.
25th Percentile
$38K
Median
$111K
75th Percentile
$207K
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Highly concentrated: very few, large grants directed to a small set of repeat, local Lutheran education recipients (core grantees), focused on sustaining the school and its church sponsor.
Notable grantees: St Johns Lutheran Church, Topeka Lutheran School
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee County Lutheran Ed In | Topeka, KS | $1,742,253 | 2026 | — |
| Concordia University Seward | Seard, NE | $84,441 | 2026 | Promote Lutheran Schools |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | Topeka, KS | $26,304 | 2026 | Promote Lutheran Schools |
| Luke Squad Foundation | Topeka, KS | $25,713 | 2026 | Promote Lutheran Schools |
| St Johns Lutheran Church | Topeka, KS | $309,965 | 2025 | Promote Lutheran Schools |
| Topeka Lutheran School | Topeka, KS | $6,923 | 2025 | Promote Lutheran School Association |
| Topeka Lutheran School | Topeka, KS | $48,563 | 2024 | Promote Lutheran School Association |
| Topeka Lutheran School | Topeka, KS | $173,069 | 2023 | Promote Lutheran School Association |
Shawnee County Lutheran Ed In
$1,742,253Concordia University Seward
$84,441Promote Lutheran Schools
St Johns Lutheran Church
$26,304Promote Lutheran Schools
Luke Squad Foundation
$25,713Promote Lutheran Schools
St Johns Lutheran Church
$309,965Promote Lutheran Schools
Topeka Lutheran School
$6,923Promote Lutheran School Association
Topeka Lutheran School
Promote Lutheran School Association
Topeka Lutheran School
$173,069Promote Lutheran School Association