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: Rooted in Christ, Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis seeks the improved care of people in our region by creating opportunities for relationships, learning, and funding.

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

• Christ-Centered
• Hopeful and Asset-Based
• Impact and Innovation
• Relationships
• Stewardship

What Lutheran Foundation does for the St. Louis metropolitan region: A grant-making ministry of 84 Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod congregations providing Christian support (grants) that heals lives and the community.

Founding Date: 1984

Total Assets: $106,214,526*

Total Dollars Granted: $145,116,483*

Total Number of Organizations Awarded Grants: 736*

Funding Focus Areas:

• Christian Community Development and Engagement
• Lutheran Churches
• Lutheran Schools
• Adults Returning to Community from Incarceration
• Foreign-born Neighbors Flourishing in Community
• Older Adults Maintaining Independence in Community

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: Matthew J. Miller, President/CEO; Mr. William T. (Ted) Torgerson, Board Chair

Governance: 84 Delegate Member Congregations; 15-member Board of Directors

Contact
Matthew J. Miller, President/CEO
(314) 231-2244 ext. 4  
matt@lutheranfoundation.org

(*) as of 12/31/24, audited