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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

St Paul, Minnesota  ·  EIN 410872993  ·  Private foundation

Based in St Paul, Minnesota, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has awarded $6.7M across 85 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Capi USA. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$4.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$90.0M
Total assets
85
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota funds

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's giving carries a documented focus on housing & homelessness, mental health.

Housing & HomelessnessMental Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Capi USA
MFIP SERVICE CONTRACT
Minneapolis, MN$340K2017
Rise Incorporated
FHPAP SERVICE
Spring Lake Pk, MN$336K2024
Rise Incorporated
MFIP SERVICE
Spring Lake Pk, MN$299K2017
Oasis for Youth
HOUSING SERVICES
Bloomington, MN$266K2024
Karen Organization of Mn
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
Roseville, MN$221K2024
Minnesota Council of Churches
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
Minneapolis, MN$219K2024
International Institute of Mn
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
St Paul, MN$193K2024
Capi USA
MFIP SERVICE CONTRACT
Minneapolis, MN$180K2018
Karen Organization of Mn
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
Roseville, MN$171K2023
International Institute of Mn
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
St Paul, MN$162K2023
Arrive Ministries
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
Richfield, MN$160K2023
Rise Incorporated
MFIP SERVICE
Spring Lake Pk, MN$157K2018
Minnesota Council of Churches
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
Minneapolis, MN$156K2023
Arrive Ministries
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
Richfield, MN$155K2024
Avivo
RESETTLEMENT NETWORK SERVICES
Minneapolis, MN$148K2023

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$945K
2018$730K
2019$496K
2020$496K
2022$426K
2023$1.6M
2024$2.1M

How to apply for funding from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at lssmn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Does Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota accept grant applications?
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota fund?
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's grants focus on housing & homelessness. Recent recipients include Capi USA, Rise Incorporated, Rise Incorporated. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota give in grants?
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota reported $4.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.7M over 85 grants.
Where is Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota located?
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is based in St Paul, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 410872993.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.