Siebert Lutheran Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Siebert Lutheran Foundation supports the Lutheran religion, education and human services in Wisconsin.
IP TAKE: Nonprofits must typically have a connection to a Lutheran organization or school to get involved with this foundation. This funder accepts letters of inquiry and runs two annual funding cycles.
PROFILE: Established in 1952, the Siebert Lutheran Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is the foundation of Albert F. Siebert, who was the son of a Lutheran pastor, created the Milwaukee Electric Tool Company and devoted his entire interest in his company to God through this foundation before his death. The foundation “stewards its resources and relationships and fosters partnerships to enable the Lutheran Christian community to be more effective, collaborative and innovative.” It funds local efforts for the Lutheran religion, education and human services.
The Siebert Lutheran Foundation’s “growing” funding category focuses on supporting Lutheran congregations, building strong leaders to sustain the church and establishing new models and innovations to grow the Body of Christ. In education, the foundation works at all levels of education to provide children and youth with Christ-filled education, support Lutheran schools and instill strong Christian values. SLF’s “serving” funding category addresses basic human needs services that are provided through Lutheran faith-based programs, empowering individuals and helping communities and congregations work together.
Grants range between about $10,000 and $200,000 and focuses on the state of Wisconsin, especially Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha counties. SLF also awards some grants in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Past local grantees include Mt. Lebanon Lutheran School, Milwaukee Job Works and Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records.
This foundation accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry from relevant nonprofits. LOIs are due in December for the spring cycle and in June for the fall cycle. SLF invites selected applicants to submit full grant applications for January and July deadlines. The entire process is completed through SLF’s online grant portal. Direct general questions to the staff at contactus@siebertfoundation.org or 414-269-2832.
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