SIEBERT LUTHERAN FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$4.3M-4% YoY
Grants
92
Median Grant
$30K
Organizations Funded
51
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Siebert Lutheran Foundation's mission is to maximize collaboration, relationships, and funding to strengthen and grow organizations in the Lutheran Christian community that share the Gospel, educate children and youth, and serve the needs of our neighbors. Their vision is People, families and communities filled with the peace that passes all understanding that comes from Christ.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Growing the Body of Christ (Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula Michigan), Educating while Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha counties), Serving our Neighbors (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha counties). In 2024, Siebert awarded $4.1 million to 94 Lutheran nonprofits, churches, and schools.
How to Apply
Two grant cycles per year (Spring and Fall). Must complete Letter of Inquiry (LOI) first. Siebert staff reviews LOI and responds within 5 business days. If approved, invited to submit full grant application through online grants portal. Consultation with program staff encouraged for first-time applicants.
Does Not Fund
Pan-Lutheran focus: ELCA, LCMS, and WELS only. Geographic focus Wisconsin (especially Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha counties). Capital requests limited to 10% of project budget. One active grant per organization per year.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.3M
Grants
92
Median
$30K
States
6
$4.5M
Grants
98
Median
$34K
States
6
$4.4M
Grants
90
Median
$37K
States
8
Grant Size Distribution
$40K
Typical Grant (Median)
$57
Smallest
$17K
25th Pctile
$60K
75th Pctile
$316K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $17K and $60K.
Largest Recent Grants
$316K
2024
CENTER FOR URBAN TEACHING
WI · RECRUIT, PREPARE & SUPPORT URBAN TEACHERS
$189K
2024
WISCONSIN LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE
WI · YOUTH COUNSELING INITIATIVE, OPERATING SUPPORT
$184K
2024
SERENITY INNS INC
WI · RECOVERY PROGRAM AND NEW TREATMENT FACILITY, OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$168K
2024
LUTHER SEMINARY
MN · MISSIONAL LEADERSHIP COHORT FOR PASTORS (COACHING), SIEBERT FRESH EXPRESSIONS INITIATIVE
$157K
2024
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MILWAUKEE
WI · ADD CLASSROOMS/OFFICE RELOCATION, COLLEGE POSSIBLE SUPPORT FOR LUTHERAN SCHOOLS, OPERATING SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.