Bethany Lutheran Foundation Of
EIN 208460936 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2024
$196K
99 grants · $24K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $700–$2K
grant size
44%
supporter · 20/45 multi-year
repeat
$714K
Assets (2024)
45
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
BETHANY LUTHERAN FOUNDATION OF FRED
Phone
(830) 997-2069
Deadlines
SEPTEMBER 1 AND SEPTEMBER 15.
How to Apply
REQUESTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ON THE APPROVED FOUNDATION GRANT REQUEST FORM. GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE RETURNED TO BETHANY LUTHERAN FOUNDATION OF FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS. REQUESTS FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1.
Restrictions
THE GRANT WRITER MUST BE ACTIVELY AND PERSONALLY INVOLVED IN THE ACTIVITY OR ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH THE FUNDS ARE REQUESTED. PROJECTS MUST BE IN HARMONY WITH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF BEHTANY LUTHERAN FOUNDATION OF FREDERICKSBURG, TEXAS INC. "ADVANCING AND SUPPORTING THE DISCIPLESHIP OF JESUS CHRIST" WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO LOCAL BENEVOLENCES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32K | $584K | $18K | 17 |
| 2018 | $30K | $633K | $50K | 14 |
| 2019 | $31K | $597K | $48K | 16 |
| 2020 | N/A | $631K | $29K | N/A |
| 2021 | $31K | $638K | $36K | 17 |
| 2023 | $37K | $683K | $103K | 17 |
| 2024 | $35K | $714K | $46K | 18 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 99 grants on record
Minimum
$361
25th Pctl
$700
Median
$1K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$9K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
99.0% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 2 states
$195K across
98 grants
7 of 254 counties
Top 7 counties
- 1 Gillespie
- 2 Travis
- 3 Kerr
- 4 Bandera
- 5 Bexar
- 6 Kimble
- 7 Dallas
Officers & Directors
MH
Merrily Hartman
President
Leadership
WI
Weldon Itz
2 yrs
Vice President
Leadership
JR
Joyce Richey
Treasurer
Leadership
BL
Beth Luckenbach
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LH
Lindy Haley
Director
EI
Erik Iverson
Director
SJ
Sharon Joseph
2 yrs
Director
DR
Dana Rowan
Director
PZ
Pastor Casey Zesch
Ex-Aficio Member
Grants Awarded (99 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran Church | Fredericksburg, TX | $9,250 | FOR RELIGIOUS SERVICE | 2023 |
| Bethany Preschool | Fredericksburg, TX | $9,250 | FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICE | 2023 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church | Fredericksburg, TX | $8,750 | FOR RELIGIOUS SERVICE | 2024 |
| Bethany Preschool | Fredericksburg, TX | $8,750 | FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICE | 2024 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,988 | FOR RELIGIOUS SERVICE | 2017 |
| Bethany Preschool | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,988 | FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICE | 2017 |
| Bethany Preschool | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,868 | FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICE | 2021 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,867 | FOR RELIGIOUS SERVICE | 2021 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,735 | FOR RELIGIOUS SERVICE | 2019 |
| Bethany Preschool | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,735 | FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICE | 2019 |
| Bethany Lutheran Church | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,383 | FOR RELIGIOUS SERVICE | 2018 |
| Bethany Preschool | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,382 | FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICE | 2018 |
| Cross Trails Ministry | Kerrville, TX | $2,500 | FOR RELIGIOUS SERVCIES | 2024 |
| Fredericksburg Community Health Center | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,500 | ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH SERVICES | 2023 |
| Hill Country Needs Council | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,500 | FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE | 2023 |
| Cross Trails Ministry | Kerrville, TX | $2,500 | FOR RELIGIOUS SERVCIES | 2023 |
| Fredericksburg Community Health Center | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,385 | ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH SERVICES | 2019 |
| Fredericksburg Community Health Center | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,200 | ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH SERVICES | 2018 |
| Fredericksburg Community Health Center | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,100 | ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH SERVICES | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,000 | SOCIAL CLUB | 2021 |
| Fredericksburg Community Health Center | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,000 | ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH SERVICES | 2021 |
| Hill Country Needs Council | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,000 | FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE | 2024 |
| The Grace Center | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,000 | FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE | 2024 |
| Christian Job Corp of Gillespie Co (Cmjc & Cwjc) | Austin, TX | $2,000 | FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES | 2017 |
| Fredericksburg Community Health Center | Fredericksburg, TX | $2,000 | ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH SERVICES | 2017 |
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