CONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIESFOUNDATION

The Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation is the primary charitable outreach arm for the Concordia Lutheran Ministries network of companies (Concordia). In addition to supporting nearly 100 unique third-party organizations, the organization also helps support the operations of the other Concordia Lutheran Ministries companies within the network. These donations to affiliated organizations (listed in Part III, Line 1 and Schedule A) support the mission and purpose of those organizations by increasing the quality of care and quality of life in a Christian environment for all those being served. Through the use of these funds, related organizations have been able to establish a scholarship program for employees, help support adult day services within the network, and help fund Christmas parties at various locations during the year. Historically, grants and donations to related organization have been for the purpose of assisting in the acquisition of new locations and funding the construction of therapy gyms and chapels at various locations. Donors also contribute to the organization on the behalf of the related entities; donations of $421,136 were received by Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation on behalf of our affiliate organizations.

The Angel Tear Ministries Fund was established for the purpose of assisting third-party 501(c)(3) organizations to better serve both domestic and foreign communities through Christ-centered programs that provide food, housing, education, and medical care to underserved and underprivileged children and families. Nearly 100 organizations were assisted during fiscal year 2025 including missions supported in over 30 countries and 15 churches. These grants include the funding of care to 1,404 children in Kenya and Ethiopia who have primarily been affected by the AIDs epidemic through Compassion International. Closer to home, the funds are used by organizations to operate soup kitchens, homeless shelters, afterschool programs, and ministry programs. Additionally, assisting those affected by natural disasters has been a core tenant of the organizations mission and the organization has donated to countless organizations to assist in recover effects after natural disasters. The Angel Tears Program houses a $100,000 discretionary fund that is used to help local area organizations and families with fundraising and/or hardship situations. Donations of $26,839 were received to the Angel Tear Ministries Fund.