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Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust

Lake Forest, Illinois  ·  EIN 936916129  ·  Private foundation

Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust has awarded $1.3M across 15 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Luther Classical College. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$25.3M
Total assets
15
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust funds

Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), higher education.

Faith-Based (Christian)Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Luther Classical College
CAPITAL PROJECTS, FACULTY ENDOWED CHAIRS, FACULTY GRANT
Casper, WY$484K2024
Concordia Theological Seminary
CAPITAL PROJECTS, FACULTY ENDOWED CHAIRS
Fort Wayne, IN$400K2024
Concordia University Chicago
CAPITAL PROJECTS, OPERATING GRANT
River Forest, IL$125K2024
Concordia University Wisconsin
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Mequon, WI$100K2024
Lutheran Concerns Association
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
New Kensington, PA$63K2024
Concordia Historical Institute
OPERATING GRANT
St Louis, MO$31K2024
Association of Confessing Evangelical Lutheran Congregations
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Idaho Falls, ID$31K2024
Our Savior Lutheran Church
OPERATING GRANT
Cheyenne, WY$12K2024
Trinity Lutheran Church
OPERATING GRANT
New Haven, MO$11K2024
Immanuel Lutheran Church
OPERATING GRANT
Sheridan, WY$9K2024
St Andrews Lutheran Church and Campus Center
OPERATING GRANT
Laramie, WY$7K2024
South Asia Lutheran Mission
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Oakmont, PA$7K2024
Trinity Lutheran Church
OPERATING GRANTOPERATING GRANT
Gilette, WY$6K2024
University Lutheran Church
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Champaign, IL$2K2024
Concordia Seminary
OPERATING GRANT
St Louis, MO$502024

How to apply for funding from Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust

Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust

Does Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust'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 Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust fund?
Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Luther Classical College, Concordia Theological Seminary, Concordia University Chicago. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust give in grants?
Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.3M over 15 grants.
Where is Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust located?
Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 936916129.
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About this profile. This page is built from Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust'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 Walter C Dissen Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.