Siebert Lutheran Foundation Incorporated
Siebert Lutheran Foundation is a Milwaukee, WI-based private foundation that funds Lutheran ministries, education, and service. The website includes funding priorities, grant application instructions, impact reports, events, and contact details.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Faith-based or Lutheran-aligned nonprofits (schools, ministries, social service providers) with programs in Wisconsin or demonstrated Wisconsin impact, seeking operating or program support aligned to the foundation’s three strategic priorities.
Good Fit
- • Organization located in Wisconsin or serving Wisconsin communities.
- • Clear alignment with growing the body of Christ, education that shares the gospel, or direct service ministries.
- • Requests for operating support, pastoral leadership development, youth development, mental health counseling, hunger relief, or capacity-building.
- • Project or budget size consistent with typical grants (many awards fall between small operating amounts and six-figure grants).
- • Willingness to submit an online letter of intent and follow the portal timelines.
Geography
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Wisconsin (about 86% of dollars), with a few out-of-state awards across five other states; the observed footprint is therefore locally focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient set (92 distinct grantees), with many different program types funded and a mix of returning (about 58) and new recipients, indicating broad recipient variety.
New Applicants
The foundation maintains a public online grant portal with LOI/application timelines and published staff contacts, and the latest year included roughly 34 new recipients, supporting the conclusion that unfamiliar applicants can access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
