Siebert Lutheran Foundation focuses its funding on ministries and projects based in Lutheran churches and organizations that align with its stated funding priorities.

Must be a Lutheran church or Lutheran organization (ELCA, LCMS, or WELS) | An organization may only have one active Siebert Lutheran Foundation grant each calendar year | LOI (Letter of Inquiry) required prior to completing a full grant application | Capital amount requested on LOI/Application should not exceed 10% of the project budget

Siebert Lutheran Foundation Grants

Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Board determines annual grants to certain 501(c)(3) entities or churches, but not to individuals.

Must be a 501(c)(3) entity or church (no individuals). | Attach a clear photocopy of the IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter or the church charter. | Provide the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or EIN of the ministry. | A completed application must be returned by the deadline of July 7, 2026.

Tom Raper Foundation Grants

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

General grantmaking to nonprofit organizations; cycles alternate between people-focused funding (poverty alleviation, youth education, improved health outcomes) and an animal-focused cycle (animal welfare/protection). Eligibility and application windows are listed on the foundation's application page.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization | Must be described in IRS section 509(a)(2) (or in certain cases 509(a)(3)) | Fund recipient organizations based in the United States (foundation funds efforts in United States, Sri Lanka, and India) — see page for scope | Final report must be submitted no more than 60 days after the end of the grant period and is required before a new application is reviewed | The foundation does not fund scholarships or direct financial awards to individuals | The foundation does not fund sectarian activities for religious organizations | The foundation does not fund political causes, candidates, organizations, or campaigns | The foundation does not fund sponsorship of events, conferences, or meetings | The foundation does not fund disease-specific initiatives and/or medical research | The foundation will not fund organizations that discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, cultural beliefs, disability, or sex

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

Grants to honor AJ Blain's legacy, reflecting a family foundation focus on leadership growth and development, aviation, and education; requests are reviewed bi‑annually.

Siebert Lutheran Foundation Grants

About this program

Eligibility

Geographic eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

414-269-2832

www.siebertfoundation.org

Past recipients

2024

Center For Urban Teaching

$316,223

Wisconsin Lutheran Child And Family Service

$189,418

Serenity Inns Inc

$184,473

Luther Seminary

$168,000

Lutheran High School Association Of Greater Milwaukee

$156,750

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

$150,500

Grace In Action - Mli

$150,500

Lutheran Counseling And Family Services

$131,000

Ebenezer Stone Ministries Inc

$127,376

Closes in 10 days

~$31K (465 grants)

Wisconsin

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Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs

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Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

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Tom Raper Foundation Grants

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Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) High Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Resource Access (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

~$820K

Chandramohan Family Foundation Grants

~$20K