Vision: Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis sees the Church brought into the lives of hurting people and people included in the healing life of the Church.

Mission: To the honor of Christ Jesus, the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis seeks the improved care of people in the greater St. Louis metropolitan region.

Core Values: Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis holds the following values regarding our philanthropic efforts:

• Christian Faith
• Holistic Health
• Relationships
• Collaboration
• Impact
• Stewardship

What Lutheran Foundation does for the St. Louis metropolitan region: A grant-making ministry of 82 Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod congregations providing Christian support (grants) that heals lives and the community.

Founding Date: 1984

Total Assets: $103,850,826*

Total Dollars Granted: $141,2525,926*

Total Number of Organizations Awarded Grants: 724*

Funding Focus Areas:

• Christian Faith in Action
• Congregation Community Engagement
• Lutheran Schools and Organizations
• Foreign-Born Populations
• Justice-Involved Individuals and Their Families
• Older Adults Maintaining Independence

Funding Area: Greater St. Louis metropolitan region, which includes

• Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Warren
• Illinois counties of Clinton, Jersey, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair

Leadership: Ann L. Vazquez, President/CEO; Dr. Robert A. Boyle, Board Chair

Governance: 82 delegate member congregations; 15-member board of directors

Contact
Ann L. Vazquez, President/CEO
(314) 231-2244 ext. 4  
ann@lutheranfoundation.org

(*) as of 12/31/23, audited