How to apply
Application downloaded from lorenzfamilyfoundation.org grant recipients will be required to file a final report demonstrating financial accountability and to share information about project results with other christian schools, churches or organizations. Contact: Daniel C Lorenz, 521 Sw Clay, Portland, Or, 5032221161, ATTYDC@AOL.COM Deadlines: MARCH 15TH Restrictions: Eligible recipients: Christian schools, churches or organizations that provide or enhance opportunities for christian education. Grant recipient must show that funds will benefit growth in christian education.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Journey's Lutheran SchoolHales Corners, WI | Grant funding went to the student assistance/creative pathways program which provides one-on-one opportunities for students to learn. indiv… | $75K |
| Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, CO | Grant funding went to their income generation teaching and training in burkina faso. this program seeks to equip families of sponsored chil… | $29K |
| Trinity Lutheran Bend OrBend, OR | Grant funding went to purchase new equipment for their new science lab for middle school and high school students. | $20K |
| Lead a ChildOlathe, KS | Grant funding went to puerto barrios to raising the floor of the sports area to prevent further flooding and construction of a roof so that… | $15K |
| Concordia UniversitySeward, NE | Evelyn marie abel lorenz scholarship. | $10K |
| These Numbers Have FacesPortland, OR | Grant funding went to their two leadership development workshops and an improved orientation process for new students initiative. objective… | $10K |
| Green Bay LutheranGreen Bay, WI | Grant funding went to their commerce in the 21st century program. this program helps students develop comprehensive entreprenurial skills t… | $6,800 |
| Happy Hands Education CenterBroken Arrow, OK | Grant funding went to their deaf education professional development conference for staff. conference included training hours, travel and lo… | $4,700 |
By state: Wisconsin 2 · Oregon 2 · Colorado 1 · Kansas 1 · Nebraska 1 · Oklahoma 1
About this foundation
Lorenz Family Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Daniel C Lorenz, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lorenz Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application downloaded from lorenzfamilyfoundation.org grant recipients will be required to file a final report demonstrating financial accountability and to share information about project results… Deadlines: MARCH 15TH.
How much does Lorenz Family Foundation Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 8 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Lorenz Family Foundation Trust give?
Wisconsin (2 grants), Oregon (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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