Lutheran Foundation At-A-Glance 2009

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.

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.

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

Connection to Faith
St. Louis Region-Based
Clear, Documented Community Need
Community Collaboration
Measurable Outcomes

What Lutheran Foundation does for the St. Louis metropolitan region: Provides Christian support (grants) that heals lives and the community.

Founding Date: 1984

Total Assets: $70,717,298*

Total Dollars Granted: $74,208,031*

Total Number of Organizations Awarded Grants: 484*

Funding Focus Areas:

Congregation Social Service Outreach Ministry
Christian Voluntarism
Lutheran Education
Children’s Mental Health – Prevention & Early Intervention Services
Services to Prisoners/Ex-Offenders & Their Families

Funding Area: Greater St. Louis metropolitan region

Leadership:
Ann L. Vazquez, President/CEO
James R. Dankenbring, Board Chair

Governance: 65-member congregations; 15-member board of directors.

Contact:
Melinda K. McAliney Program Officer/Communications Director
Phone: (314) 231-2244 ext. 2
Cell: (314) 324-2796
Email

(*) as of 12/31/08

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