Matt Miller to Fill Leadership Role Upon Ann Vazquez Retirement Following a national search, the Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Miller as its new President/CEO, effective December 1, 2024. Miller will succeed Ann Vazquez, who is retiring after 19 years in the role. Vazquez will remain with the Foundation until February 2025. …
Matching Grant Opportunity for Lutheran Congregations – Refugee Response
Lutherans have a long history of welcoming strangers among us as we have been called to do (Matthew 25:31-40). Our hearts break as we watch the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan. It’s anticipated that up to 1,000 Afghan refugees may be resettled in St. Louis. As St. Louis seeks to resettle refugees from Afghanistan and other parts of the globe, we …
June 2020 Grant Cycle Update
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the St. Louis metropolitan area, Lutheran Foundation has worked diligently to determine the best approach to utilizing our resources to help stabilize our community. The Board of Directors have decided to change how we allocate funding for the June 2020 Grant Cycle. $2.3 million in Partner Stability Grants has been awarded to …
COVID-19 Pandemic Response
At Lutheran Foundation, we are following this pandemic closely and praying for guidance as we navigate how to best respond to the needs of our grantees. We know this is a challenging time for congregations and organizations, and we pray you stay healthy and hopeful as you explore new ways to serve in the midst of social distancing and financial …
Welcome to Our New Website!
With a new strategic plan, updated funding focus areas, and the switch to an online grant application, we thought it was a perfect time to revamp our site. Take a look at all the “new” – we think you’ll find it much easier to navigate!