Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-3364539

Foundation Overview

Based in Sterling Heights, MI, Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation has awarded 201 grants totaling $570,903 to organizations in Michigan. Individual grants range from $397 to $15,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$570,903
Total Assets
$1,886,536
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Growth
+91% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 27%

4 of 15 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

100% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (16%), Livonia (7%), Clinton Township (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+244%

Strong 244% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Genisis Lutheran Church $2,500 Detroit, MI, US Vbs Program 2024
Saint Johns Lutheran Church $1,700 Fowlerville, MI, US Provide Food And Supplies 2024
Holy Faith Church $1,820 Saline, MI, US Garden Shed For Garden Tools 2024
St George Lutheran Church $1,000 Brighton, MI, US Supplies 2024
Living Waters Ministry $6,000 New Era, MI, US Purchase Equipment 2024
St Martin Lutheran Church $902 Marine City, MI, US Provide Nonfood Healthcare Products 2024
Shepherds Of The Lakes Lutheran $4,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Provide Food Clothing To Community 2024
Unity Lutheran Church $822 Southgate, MI, US Support English Second Language Classes 2024
Trinity Lutheran Church $3,000 Richmond, MI, US Mcrest Shelter Expenses 2024
American Lutheran Church $5,972 Clinton Township, MI, US Equipment For Portable Foodstation 2024
Samartian House $12,000 Washington, MI, US Christian Ministry 2024
Trinity Lutheran Church $12,000 Utica, MI, US Outreach Ministry 2024
Family Of God $12,000 Detroit, MI, US Christian Ministry 2024
Love For A Child $15,000 Oxford, MI, US Christian Ministry 2024
Nia Purpose For Life Agency $15,000 Detroit, MI, US Christian Ministry 2024
Cross Lutheran Church $1,900 Clinton Township, MI, US Computer And Kitchen Equipment 2023
Saint Paul Lutheran Church $4,500 Temperance, MI, US Food Closet Ministry 2023
Holy Faith Church $770 Saline, MI, US Food Garden 2023
St George Lutheran Church $5,770 Brighton, MI, US Renovations To Parish House School Programs 2023
Living Waters Ministry $6,000 New Era, MI, US Purchase Various Equipment 2023
St Martin Lutheran Church $863 Marine City, MI, US Healthcare And Hygiene Products 2023
Shepherds Of The Lakes Lutheran $4,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Community Outreach Program 2023
Love Rising Lutheran Church $1,750 Grosse Pointe, MI, US Gym Equipment 2023
Pilgram Lutheran Church $6,000 Marysville, MI, US Update Kitchen Facilities 2023
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $4,680 Detroit, MI, US Hygiene Products Clothing 2023
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church $2,000 Ida, MI, US Christmas Festival Staging 2023
St Peters Evangelical Church $1,000 Saint Clair, MI, US Diaper Pantry Outreach 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church $2,000 Richmond, MI, US Mcrest Shelter Expenses 2023
American Lutheran Church $2,091 Clinton Township, MI, US Banners Food Pantry Meals 2023
Timothy Lutheran Church $4,000 Livonia, MI, US Sound System Upgrade 2023
Cross Lutheran Church $1,900 Clinton Township, MI, US Computer And Kitchen Equipment 2023
Saint Paul Lutheran Church $4,500 Temperance, MI, US Food Closet Ministry 2023
Holy Faith Church $770 Saline, MI, US Food Garden 2023
St George Lutheran Church $5,770 Brighton, MI, US Renovations To Parish House School Programs 2023
Living Waters Ministry $6,000 New Era, MI, US Purchase Various Equipment 2023
St Martin Lutheran Church $863 Marine City, MI, US Healthcare And Hygiene Products 2023
Shepherds Of The Lakes Lutheran $4,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Community Outreach Program 2023
Love Rising Lutheran Church $1,750 Grosse Pointe, MI, US Gym Equipment 2023
Pilgram Lutheran Church $6,000 Marysville, MI, US Update Kitchen Facilities 2023
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $4,680 Detroit, MI, US Hygiene Products Clothing 2023
Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church $2,000 Ida, MI, US Christmas Festival Staging 2023
St Peters Evangelical Church $1,000 Saint Clair, MI, US Diaper Pantry Outreach 2023
Trinity Lutheran Church $2,000 Richmond, MI, US Mcrest Shelter Expenses 2023
American Lutheran Church $2,091 Clinton Township, MI, US Banners Food Pantry Meals 2023
Timothy Lutheran Church $4,000 Livonia, MI, US Sound System Upgrade 2023
All Saints Lutheran Church $3,500 Hartland, MI, US Community Activities 2022
Saint Paul Lutheran Church $500 Temperance, MI, US Food Closet Ministry 2022
St Johns Lutheran Church $1,000 Fowlerville, MI, US Christian Education 2022
St George Lutheran Church $1,250 Brighton, MI, US Fitness Mnistry 2022
Living Waters Ministry $2,000 New Era, MI, US Fitness Ministry 2022
St Martin Lutheran Church $729 Marine City, MI, US Healthcare And Hygiene Products 2022
Shepherds Of The Lakes Lutheran $1,320 Walled Lake, MI, US Care Kits Luncheshats And Gloves 2022
Emmaneul Lutheran Church $500 Livonia, MI, US Meals 2022
Gracious Savior Lutheran Church $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Food And Security Cameras 2022
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Food & Hygiene Products 2022
Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church $1,594 Dearborn, MI, US Hygiene Kits For Homeless 2022
St Martin Lutheran Church $1,000 Port Huron, MI, US Read Literacy Program For Childern 2022
Faith Lutheran Church $1,045 Saline, MI, US Food Pantry 2022
Christ Lutheran Church $1,320 Monroe, MI, US Mobile Food Distribution 2022
American Lutheran Church $4,000 Clinton Township, MI, US Sewing Machines And Vbs 2022
Grace Lutheran Church $2,500 Howell, MI, US Offer Life Classes 2022
Transfiguration Lutheran Church $7,000 Fenton, MI, US Faith Hope & Tattoo Eventcombined With 2021 2022
Timothy Lutheran Church $9,500 Livonia, MI, US Repairs To Bell Tower And Roofcombined With 2021 2022
St John Evangelical Lutheran Church $1,200 Dundee, MI, US Class Supplies And Materials 2022
All Saints Lutheran Church $3,500 Hartland, MI, US Community Activities 2022
Saint Paul Lutheran Church $500 Temperance, MI, US Food Closet Ministry 2022
St Johns Lutheran Church $1,000 Fowlerville, MI, US Christian Education 2022
St George Lutheran Church $1,250 Brighton, MI, US Fitness Mnistry 2022
Living Waters Ministry $2,000 New Era, MI, US Fitness Ministry 2022
St Martin Lutheran Church $729 Marine City, MI, US Healthcare And Hygiene Products 2022
Shepherds Of The Lakes Lutheran $1,320 Walled Lake, MI, US Care Kits Luncheshats And Gloves 2022
Emmaneul Lutheran Church $500 Livonia, MI, US Meals 2022
Gracious Savior Lutheran Church $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Food And Security Cameras 2022
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Food & Hygiene Products 2022
Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church $1,594 Dearborn, MI, US Hygiene Kits For Homeless 2022
St Martin Lutheran Church $1,000 Port Huron, MI, US Read Literacy Program For Childern 2022
Faith Lutheran Church $1,045 Saline, MI, US Food Pantry 2022
Christ Lutheran Church $1,320 Monroe, MI, US Mobile Food Distribution 2022
American Lutheran Church $4,000 Clinton Township, MI, US Sewing Machines And Vbs 2022
Grace Lutheran Church $2,500 Howell, MI, US Offer Life Classes 2022
Transfiguration Lutheran Church $7,000 Fenton, MI, US Faith Hope & Tattoo Eventcombined With 2021 2022
Timothy Lutheran Church $9,500 Livonia, MI, US Repairs To Bell Tower And Roofcombined With 2021 2022
St John Evangelical Lutheran Church $1,200 Dundee, MI, US Class Supplies And Materials 2022
All Saints Lutheran Church $3,000 Hartland, MI, US Community Activities 2021
Saint Paul Lutheran Church $2,000 Temperance, MI, US Food Closet Ministry 2021
Cross Lutheran Church $2,400 Clinton Township, MI, US Community Ministry 2021
St Johns Lutheran Church $3,000 New Baltimore, MI, US Christian Education 2021
St George Lutheran Church $1,735 Brighton, MI, US Fitness Mnistry 2021
Christ Lutheran Church $5,710 Sterling Heights, MI, US Learning Center Funding 2021
Living Waters Ministry $6,000 New Era, MI, US Fitness Ministry 2021
St Martin Lutheran Church $623 Marine City, MI, US Healthcare And Hygiene Products 2021
Matrix Human Services $4,000 Detroit, MI, US Youth Sports Program 2021
Shepherds Of The Lakes Lutheran $1,500 Walled Lake, MI, US Care Kits Luncheshats And Gloves 2021
Emmaneul Lutheran Church $1,200 Livonia, MI, US Meals 2021
Gracious Savior Lutheran Church $6,000 Detroit, MI, US Food And Security Cameras 2021
Family Of God Ministry $5,000 Detroit, MI, US Christian Ministry 2021
Micah 6 Comunity $5,000 Pontiac, MI, US Christian Ministry 2021
Samaritas $5,000 Detroit, MI, US Christian Ministry 2021
All Saints Lutheran Church $3,000 Hartland, MI, US Community Activities 2021
Saint Paul Lutheran Church $2,000 Temperance, MI, US Food Closet Ministry 2021
Cross Lutheran Church $2,400 Clinton Township, MI, US Community Ministry 2021
St Johns Lutheran Church $3,000 New Baltimore, MI, US Christian Education 2021
St George Lutheran Church $1,735 Brighton, MI, US Fitness Mnistry 2021
Christ Lutheran Church $5,710 Sterling Heights, MI, US Learning Center Funding 2021
Living Waters Ministry $6,000 New Era, MI, US Fitness Ministry 2021
St Martin Lutheran Church $623 Marine City, MI, US Healthcare And Hygiene Products 2021
Matrix Human Services $4,000 Detroit, MI, US Youth Sports Program 2021
Shepherds Of The Lakes Lutheran $1,500 Walled Lake, MI, US Care Kits Luncheshats And Gloves 2021
Emmaneul Lutheran Church $1,200 Livonia, MI, US Meals 2021
Gracious Savior Lutheran Church $6,000 Detroit, MI, US Food And Security Cameras 2021
Family Of God Ministry $5,000 Detroit, MI, US Christian Ministry 2021
Micah 6 Comunity $5,000 Pontiac, MI, US Christian Ministry 2021
Samaritas $5,000 Detroit, MI, US Christian Ministry 2021
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $4,000 Detroit, MI, US Community Garden Mealhygiene Products 2020
Living Water Ministries $6,000 New Era, MI, US Build Hammock Villages 2020
St Pauls Lutheran Church $2,000 Temperance, MI, US Funding For Food Closet Ministry 2020
Sheperds Of The Lakes L Church $4,500 Walled Lake, MI, US Outreach Ministry 2020
Christ Lutheran Church $1,250 Warren, MI, US Small Catechism Materials 2020
Trinity Lutheran Church $2,424 Clawson, MI, US Purchase Round Tables 2020
St Martins Lutheran Church $613 Marine City, MI, US Hygiene & Health Products 2020
St Johns Lutheran Church $1,950 New Baltimore, MI, US Christian Education Materials 2020
Matrix Human Services $5,000 Detroit, MI, US Receational Activitiesfor Youth 2020
Gracious Saviour Lutheran Church $6,000 Detroit, MI, US Sleeping Bags Food Other Items For Homeless 2020
Timothy Lutheran Church $6,000 Livonia, MI, US Water Heater Boilder 2020
Cana Lutheran Church $6,000 Berkley, MI, US Refurbish Of Youth Gathering Room 2020
Compassion Pregnancy Center $4,000 Clinton Township, MI, US General Operating Budget 2020
Trinity Lutheran Church $4,000 Utica, MI, US General Orerating Budget 2020
Samartian House $4,000 Washington, MI, US General Operating Budget 2020
Good Shepherd Coalition $4,000 Fraser, MI, US General Operating Budget 2020
Camp Cavell $4,000 Lexington, MI, US General Operating Budget 2020
Transfiguration Lutheran Church $2,882 Fenton, MI, US Nature Trail 2019
Bethany Lutheran Church $400 Roseville, MI, US Retreat Funding 2019
St Paul Lutheran Church $2,000 Temperance, MI, US Funding For Food Closet Ministry 2019
Cross Lutheran Church $2,000 Clinton Township, MI, US Funding For Community Suppers 2019
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $3,000 Royal Oak, MI, US Funding For In-house Food Pantry 2019
Trinity Lutheran Church $1,500 Clawson, MI, US Funding For Wings Ministry 2019
Shepherd Of The Lake Church $2,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Funding For Ministry Expansion 2019
Sr George Lutheran Church $3,240 Brighton, MI, US Funding For Musical Instruments 2019
Immanuel Lutheran Church $2,000 Ida, MI, US Funding For Small Ministries 2019
St Paul Lutheran Church $2,350 Port Huron, MI, US Funding For Food Truck 2019
St Martins Lutheran Church $543 Marine City, MI, US Funding For Healthcare Products 2019
St Paul Lutheran Church $800 Dearborn, MI, US Funding For Lutheran Campus Ministries 2019
Christ Lutheran Church $3,000 Warren, MI, US Funding For Christian Ministry 2019
Cross Of Glory Lutheran Church $1,000 Detroit, MI, US Funding For Vbs Chrisitan Education 2019
Macomb Charitable Foundation $4,000 Macomb, MI, US Community Ministry 2019
Family Of God $4,000 Detroit, MI, US Community Ministry 2019
St Paul Lutheran Church $1,500 Temperance, MI, US Food For Pantry 2017
St Paul Lutheran Church $1,100 Port Huron, MI, US Food Truck Products And Service Program 2017
Transfiguration Lutheran Church $2,000 Fenton, MI, US Nursing Home Ministries Program 2017
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $3,000 Detroit, MI, US Personal Hygiene Products Meals And Events 2017
Emmanuel Lutheran Church $2,450 Livonia, MI, US Ministry Training 2017
Trinity Lutheran Church $1,500 Richmond, MI, US Kids Against Hunger Foodpacking Event 2017
Holy Faith Lutheran Church $1,000 Saline, MI, US Paper Pantry Ministry 2017
St Johns Lutheran Church $1,000 Fowlerville, MI, US Vbs Funding 2017
Cross Lutheran Church $2,000 Clinton Township, MI, US Community Supper Program 2017
St George Lutheran Church $2,000 Brighton, MI, US Cleaning Supplies 2017
Faith Lutheran Church $1,000 Detroit, MI, US Clothing Items 2017
St Martins Lutheran Church $535 Marine City, MI, US Healthcare And Hygiene Products 2017
Cross Of Glory $1,800 Detroit, MI, US Vbs And Food Baskets 2017
Revelation Lutheran Church $2,800 Detroit, MI, US Mission On The Road Project Sunday School 2017
Christ Lutheran Church $2,500 Sterling Heights, MI, US Tv Monitors And Dvd Players 2017
Matrix Human Services $1,000 Detroit, MI, US Sports Equipment 2017
Timothy Lutheran Church $4,000 Livonia, MI, US Handicapped Restroom Project 2017
St Paul Lutheran Church $1,500 Temperance, MI, US Food For Pantry 2016
Emmenuel Lutheran Church $1,000 Southfield, MI, US Dumpster Enclosure And Bike Rack 2016
St George Lutheran Church $2,000 Brighton, MI, US Church Doctor Ministries Program 2016
St Pauls Lutheran Church $729 Imlay City, MI, US Computer And Printer For Food Pantry 2016
Shepherd Of The Lakes Lutheran Chur $1,500 Walled Lake, MI, US Funding To Extend Wi-fi In Church Building 2016
St Peter Lutheran Church $1,000 Warren, MI, US Lutheran Reformationcelebration 2016
Trinity Lutheran Church $1,500 Richmond, MI, US Food Project For Haiti Youth 2016
Cross Of Glory $900 Detroit, MI, US Funding For Vbs 2016
Emmanuel Lutheran Church $2,000 Livonia, MI, US Funding For Vbs And Music Ministries 2016
St Thomas Lutheran Church $1,750 Sterling Heights, MI, US Funding For Events And Back To School Fair 2016
St John Lutheran Church $2,134 Fowlerville, MI, US Funding For Vbs 2016
Faith Lutheran Church $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Youth And Bible Study 2016
St Martins Lutheran Church $521 Marine City, MI, US Products For Food Pantry 2016
St Paul Lutheran Church $1,350 Port Huron, MI, US Funding For Food Truck 2016
American Lutheran Church $2,050 Clinton Township, MI, US Funding For Raised Bed Vegetable Garden And Soil 2016
Holy Cross Lutheran Church $1,000 Livonia, MI, US Funding For Programs 2016
Fellowship Lutheran Church $900 Sterling Heights, MI, US Funding For Programs 2016
Living Waters Ministries $1,600 New Era, MI, US Equipment 2016
Matrix Human Services $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Software And Kits 2016
Calvary Lutheran Church $1,000 Clarkston, MI, US Teaching Resources 2016
St James Lutheran Church $1,000 Detroit, MI, US Funding For Bible School 2016
Immanuel Lutheran Church $2,000 Ida, MI, US Funding For Ministries 2016
St Pauls Lutheran Church $1,500 Temperance, MI, US Food For Food Pantry 2015
Trinity Lutheran Church $1,500 Richmond, MI, US Food For Food Packages 2015
Shepherd Of The Lakes $2,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Construction Materials For Food Pantry 2015
All Saints Lutheran Church $1,500 Hartland, MI, US Coffee House Service Set Up 2015
St Paul Lutheran Church $1,300 Port Huron, MI, US Food Pantry And Vbs 2015
St James Lutheran Church $1,450 Detroit, MI, US Food Pantry And Vbs 2015
Cross Lutheran Church $1,500 Clinton Township, MI, US Kitchen Renovation 2015
Emmanuel Lutheran Church $2,000 Livonia, MI, US Vbs And Music Ministry 2015
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church $397 Livonia, MI, US Purchase Equipment 2015
St Martins Lutheran Church $419 Marine City, MI, US Hygiene And Health Care Products 2015
Christ The King Lutheran Church $2,100 Lapeer, MI, US Music And Sunday School Programs 2015
Faith Lutheram Church $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Youth Ministry Programs 2015
Christ Lutheran Church $3,000 Sterling Heights, MI, US Update Sanctuary And Equipment 2015
Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church $2,800 Saint Clair Shores, MI, US Renovation Of Classrooms 2015
Unity Lutheran Church $1,500 Southgate, MI, US Equipment For Food Pntry 2015
Christ Lutheran Church $2,250 Warren, MI, US Kitchen Renovation And Garden Project 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 38-3364539
Website N/A
Address 42681 JASON CT Sterling Hts, MI 48313-2632

Key People (9)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Treasurer David Fox
Vice President Robert Hughes
Vice President Diane Rotha
Finanical Secretary Evelyne Russell
Director Gustav Jensen

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.