Lorenz Family Foundation

Supporting Christian Education

• Home
•  
• About
•  
• Application
•  
• Grant History
•  
• Support Christian Education
•  
• Contact

•  

   

   

   

Grant History

The Lorenz Family Foundation was created in 1998  to provide resources to enable innovative enhancements to Christian Education.   

Cumulative donations to the Foundation:    $1,845,387

Endowment Balance:  12/31/2023   $1,740,939

The foundation has now increased the amount of funds available for grants.  Individual grant requests of amounts up to $30,000 will now be considered.

Grants awarded to enhance Christian Education:   $1,456,679 

We are excited to share information about results of past grants.
If you have something to share about how a grant has helped your mission of Christian education, please send files/links to jjbam ..at.. msn.com (you'll have to replace ..at.. with the @ symbol in the address at the left to avoid spam )

• 2023 Grants

  Concordia University, Seward NE
  Evelyn Marie Fetridge Abel Lorenz Scholarship Fund
  Compassion International, Colorado Springs CO 
  Removing Barriers Through Educational Access - Ethiopia
  Valley Christian School, Missoua MT 
  Satellite Library Project 
  Lead-A-Child Society, Olathe, KS 
  Teacher Training Seminar - North Ghana Lutheran Schools
  Garuna Ministries, Phoenix, AZ 
  Bible Training Curriculum Development for Global Online & In-Person Use 
  Curtis Love (C/O - University of South Africa (UNISA)), Pretoria, South Africa
  A Decolonial Pedagogy for Theological Education in South Africa
  Immanuel Lutheran Church, School & Child Care, Brookfield, WI
  Success for Every Student (Program Year 2023 - 2024) 
  Reach Ministries, Tacoma, WA
  REACH Camp 2023
  National Christian Forensics and Communication Association, Yakima, WA

  Serving Well: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership

  The Christ School, Orlando, FL

  One Great Day of Service

  Archbishop Francis Norbert Blanchet School, Salem, OR

  Blanchet CEI International Conference

• 2022 Grants

  Concordia University, Seward, NE
  Evelyn Marie Fetridge Abel Lorenz Scholarship Fund
  Metro - East Lutheran High School, Edwardsville, WI
  High School Robotics Expansion
  Immanuel Lutheran Church, School & Child Care, Brookfield, WI
  Immanuel Lutheran Community Playground
  Alliance for Children Everywhere (ACE), Seattle, WA
  Presbyterian Community School
  Queen of Peace Catholic School, Salem, OR
  Nature Playground
  The Father's Ranch Ministries (dba - Redeemer's Boarding School), Tonasket, WA
  RBS Day School Expznsion
  Bucharest Christian Academy, Downers Grove, IL
  National and International Refugees Fleeing Ukraine
  Lutheran School Association of Alaska (Anchor Lutheran School), Anchorage, AK
  Realizing Anchor High School
  Reach Ministries, Tacoma, WA
  REACH Camp 2022
  The Garuna Foundation, Phoenix, AZ
  Teacher Aide Program for 7th-12th Grade Garuna Christian
  Lead-A-Child Society(CCCS), Olathe, KS
  WEST AFRICA VIRTUAL TRAINING
  Lead-A-Child Society(CCCS), Olathe KS
  Emanuel Tutoring Program

• 2021 Grants

  Concordia University, Seward NE
  Evelyn Marie Fetridge Abel Lorenz Scholarship Fund
  Blue Ribbon Foundation of The Chapel School, Bronxville, NY 
  Building the Beloved Community
  Concordia Lutheran School, Seattle, WA 
  Enhanced Personalized Mastery Academic Program 
  Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Crystal Lake, IL 
  Resource Program Growth
  Lead-A-Child Society (CCCS)  Olathe, KS 
  Campus Completion Project 
  Computer Labs and Bathrooms 
  Our Savior Lutheran Church,Puyallup, WA
  Infrastructure Improvements & Handwashing Stations at Iglesia de Dios
  Queen of Peace Catholic School, Salem, OR 
  Transportation for Outreach Programs
  University of South Africa (UNISA) , Pretoria, South Africa
  A Decolonial Pedagogy for Theological Education in South Africa 
  Zion Lutheran Church and School, Bethalto, IL
  Mobile Promethean Boards for Community Outreach & Classroom Expansions 

• 2020 Grants

  Forest Hills Lutheran School, Cornelius, OR
  Intermediate Grade Technology Expansion
  St Croix Lutheran Academy, West St. Paul, MN
  Taking Shape: Process to Product
  St John Lutheran Church and School, Ocala, FL
  Revitalization & Enhancements for Christian School Music Room
  Lead a Child (CCCS), Olathe, KS
  Teacher Training Workshops: Chile & Uruguay
  These Numbers have Faces, Portland, OR
  Leadership Development Workshops
  The Garuna Foundation, Phoenix, AZ
  Sharing Jesus Around the World with Children and their Families
  Zion Lutheran Church & School, Menomonee Falls, WI
  Campus Audio/Visual Expansion Project
  NW District LCMS - Conference Planning Committee,Portland, OR
  Keynote Speaker, 2021 Northwest District Educators Conference
  George Fox University, Newberg, OR
  Digital STEM Education in Christian Schools
  ...  

• 2019 Grants

  Agape Fish Fund, Westminister, CA
  Education for Rural Children in Vietnam
  Crown of Life Evangelical Lutheran School, Hubertus, HI
  Curriculum Upgrade
  De La Salle North Catholic High School, Portland, OR
  Lasallian Youth Ministry Retreat Program
  Lead a Child (CCCS), Olathe, KS
  Dominican Republic: New Project Site Development and Training
  Philippine Lutheran Education Association- C/O Christ Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
  Strengthening Our Unity, Strengthening Our Students
  The Fathers' Ranch Ministries, Tonasket, WA
  Computer Lab Expansion
  These Numbers have Faces, Portland, OR
  University Leadership Program Trainings
   

• 2018 Grants

  Beruit Baptist School, Beruit, Lebenon
  Localized Learning - Arabic E-Reading
  Brookings Harbor Christian School, Brookings, OR
  Technology Improvements
  Collegio-De Populi, C/O Lutheran Church Charities
  Christian Character Formation Project
  Christ the King School Network, Newark, NJ
  University Leadership Program Trainings
  Lead a Child (CCCS), Olathe, KS
  Establish New Central America Lutheran Education Association
  The Garuna Foundation, Phoenix, AZ
  Training and Outreach - Garuna Christian Schools and Churches, Cambodia
  These Numbers Have Faces, Portland, OR
  University Leadership Program Trainings
  Walther Lutheran High School Foundation, Melrose Park, IL
  Cultural Responsivness Training
   

• 2017 Grants

  Honduras Ministries, Inc, Overland, KS
  Expand Christian School Beyond 6th Grade in San Jose, Honduras
  Kings Way Christian Schools, Vancouver, WA
  Document Cameras for Classrooms
  Seattle Lutheran High School, Seattle, WA
  Support for Mental Health Awareness Activities
  Zion Lutheran Church and School, Bethalto, IL
  Build Zion Community Fitness Program
  Lead a Child, Topeka, KS
  Teacher Training in Guatemala
   

• 2016 Grants

  Collegio De Populi, Philippines
  Classroom Technology
  De La Salle North Catholic High School, Portland, OR
  Youth Ministry Retreat Program
  Divine Redeemer Lutheran School, Hartland, WI
  Garden and Nature Center
  Education & More, Burlingame, KS
  Expand Christian Outrach in Guatemala
  Forest Hills Lutheran School, Cornelius, OR
  Mobile Laptop Computer Lab
  Lutheran High School of Westland, Westland, MI
  Classroom Set of IPads
  Our Savior Lutheran Church, Tacoma, WA
  "Plant" a Church with Child Development Center in Central/South America
   

• 2015 Grants

  Concordia Lutheran School, Tacoma, WA
  Final funds needed to complete purchase of a new mini-bus
  Children' s Christian Concern Society, Topeka, KS
  Continuing support for Christian education development in Guatemala
  Concordia University, River Forest, IL
  Mind, Brain and Education Center - for professional development of educators
  Immanuel Lutheran School, Brookfield, WI
  Chromebook computers for classroom- "flipped math" etc.
  The Hope Movement, Miramar, FL
  "The Haven of Hope" for children in Guatemala
   

• 2014 Grants

  Concordia Lutheran Schools of Omaha, Omaha, NE
  Espanol lenga, cultura y misiones en las aulas de la escauela primaries
  Education and More, Burlingame, KS
  Mamas & Mi' jos
  Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Jackson, WI
  Curriculum Restructuring
  Living Word Lutheran High School, Jackson, WI
  Mobile Learning Initiative
  Christian Faith Academy, Ashtabula, OH
  Outdoor Classroom Space
  Concordia Lutheran High School, Fort Wayne, IN
  "Creation" Studio
  Seattle Lutheran High School, Seattle, WA
  Technology Upgrade
  
   

• 2013 Grants

  The Carpenter' s Project, Terra Haute, IN
  Bringing education to the streets under tents in the Philippines
  Lutheran High School of St. Charles County, MO
  Weatherbug schools program
  Christ School, Lincoln, NE / Partnering with Trinity Hope, Quanaminthe, Haiti
  Created in His image
  Lutheran High East, Cleveland Heights, OH
  Rebirth of choir program
  Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Portland, OR
  Cooperative approach to school management, development, and recruitment
  Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Portland, OR
  Cully Young Farmer' s Project
  Concordia Lutheran School, Tacoma, WA
  IPad Mini initiative
  
   

• 2012 Grants

  Pilgrim Lutheran School, Beaverton, OR
  Learning & Service thru Digital Technology
  Education and More, Burlingame, KS
  Provide support for VBS in five communities in Guatemala.
  
   

• 2011 Grants

  Christ Schools, Lincoln, NE
  "Created in His Image"
  Colegio Integral Luterano "Christo El Salvadore", Puerto Barrios Izabal, Guatemala
  Construction of Three Classrooms
  Concordia Lutheran School, Tacoma, WA
  Endowment Horizons Consulting
  Racine Lutheran High School, Racine, WI
  Wireless Technology
  Whitefish Christian Academy, Whitefish, MT
  Classical Christian Curriculum Development
  
   

• 2010 Grants

  Children' s Christian Concern Society, Topeka, KS
  Equipment and supplies to open 20 new schools in Guinea.
  St. John’s Lutheran School, Mayville, WI
  Provide for netbooks to be used by 5th grade students to work collaboratively within the schools' educational web site.
  
  
   

• 2008 Grants

  Blanchet Catholic High School, Salem, OR
  Assist In-Service Education of Faculty though attendance at National Catholic Education Conference.
  De La Salle North Catholic High School, Portland, OR
  Providing Transformative Experiences through Service Activities. Ecumenical Approach to Student Body Racially and Religiously Diverse, with Over Half of Student Body from Christian Denominations other than Catholicism.
  Lutheran Special School and Education Services, Wauwatosa, WI
  Using Art Therapy to develop Basic Education Skills (Self-Discipline, Organization, Motivation, and Self-Confidence), in an Integrated Special Ed /Regular Inner City (Low Income/Minority) Program.
  Roy and Dora Whitman Academy, Sugar Grove, IL
  Providing Quality, Affordable Christian Education in English in Jordan to Children (grades 1-12) of Christian Evangelical Workers.
  Sioux Falls Lutheran School, Sioux Falls, SD
  Will Provide a Mobile Computer Lab, Serving 300 Students.
  
   

• 2007 Grants

  Children' s Christian Concern Society, Topeka, KS
  Remodel Six Classrooms at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church and School, Puerto Barrios, Guatemala.
  Christ the King Lutheran Church and School, Memphis, TN
  FastForWard Computer Training in Reading and Attention Skills for Special Ed and Standard Classes.
  Concordia Academy, Austin, TX
  Science and Technology Equipment to Implement Focus on Expanded Curricula and Programs.
  Concordia Lutheran School, Tacoma, WA
  Seminar and Lab Training in Sustainable Funding.
  Orange Lutheran High School, Orange, CA
  A Service Day: Students help to improve the community and develop a life long commitment to contributing to their world.
  
   

• 2006 Grants

  Children' s Christian Concern Society, Topeka, KS
  Growing a Christian School in Bangladesh
  Clark Co. Lutheran School Association, Vancouver, WA
  A New Model in Management and Operations of Christian Schools
  Immanuel Lutheran School, Salem, OR
  Edutech- Multimedia Computer Technology Instructional Program
  Trinity First Lutheran School, Minneapolis, MN
  An After School Outreach Program
  
   

• 2005 Grants

  Blanchet Catholic High School, Salem, OR
  Adds Historic Christian Character to New Gym
  Holy Family Lutheran School, Chicago, IL
  Completes Introduction of Comprehensive Music Program
  Martin Luther Junior-Senior High School, Chajaba, Guatemala
  Satisfy Government Requirement to Expand Junior High to Senior High
  St. Paul Lutheran School, Roseburg, OR
  Integrating Technology with the Core Curriculum
  
   

• 2004 Grants

  Grace Lutheran School, Chicago, IL
  Adds Licensed Day Care as outreach to community
  Holy Family Lutheran School, Chicago, IL
  Gospel Music Program as Base of much needed Music Education
  Hope Lutheran School, Seattle, WA
  Integrating Handheld Technology into the Curriculum
  Northwest District Lutheran Teachers Conference, Seaside, OR
  Professional Growth, "Refreshing the Hearts of the Saints."
  Redeemer Lutheran School, Austin, TX
  School Sponsors Outreach VBS to Hispanic Families
  Trinity Lutheran School, Marysville, OH
  Program to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
  
   

• 2003 Grants

  Mount Rainier Lutheran High School, Tacoma, WA
  To fund first year administrative costs for this new High School.
  
   

• 2002 Grants

  Christ the Savior Lutheran School, Puerto Barrios, Guatemala
  Computers for mission schools, satisfies government accreditation requirements.
  Concordia Academy, Austin, TX
  Support for the beginning of a band program at a new Lutheran High School.
  Concordia Lutheran School, Salem, OR
  Matching funds for a community outreach center/covered recreational area.
  Concordia University, Portland, OR
  For purchase of Fisher Scientific achromatic optics binocular compound microscopes as part of a new Biology lab to serve over 100 Biology majors.
  Holy Family Catholic School, Portland, OR
  Provide opportunity for teachers to learn and apply technology in both the instructional and administrative aspects of their job.
  Mount Rainier Lutheran High School, Tacoma, WA
  To fund the newly called Executive Director of the High School to be built 2002-03 and opened in the Fall of 2003.
  Northwest District Teachers Conference
  Underwrite a presentation to 500 Lutheran Educators of LCMS Northwest District on topic “Renewed for Ministry.” (note: this activity would not fit within current foundation funding priorities)
  Trinity Lutheran School, Portland, OR
  Equipment to implement ‘Spanish Made Easy’ instruction. Will serve both students and families but also serve as a bridge to an increasingly Hispanic community about the church and school.
  
   

• 2001 Grants

  Calvary Lutheran School - San Lorenzo, California
  A matching challenge grant to develop a video on “A Day in the Life of Calvary” as an outreach tool to an ethnically diverse community to show and share what makes Calvary different and special as a Christian school.
  Clover Trinity Lutheran School - Buhl, Idaho
  To add a Lab Server and incorporate the A+dvanced Learning System’s Reading and Writing Curriculum.
  Concordia Lutheran School - Racine, Wisconsin
  Providing musical equipment for the “New Joyful Noises,” a group that includes all students in grades 4-8 in learning quality music, in worship, in witness, and in fun.
  Pacific Lutheran School of Theology - Berkely, California
  For the theological journal Dialog, which provides for reasoned discourse and dialog on issues in theology and the church. One can see the arguments for both sides of an issue developed in a scholarly and thoughtful style.
  Lutheran High School North - Chicago, Illinois
  To upgrade and replace a track facility which has been in use since the ‘50s.
  Lutheran Schools Association - Decatur, Illinois
  To make major additions to an art program that will benefit grades K-12.
  Mount Rainier Lutheran School - Tacoma, Washington
  To assist in the start of this new Lutheran High School by contributing toward the support of an Executive-Director/Principal to get the school off the ground.
  Queen of Peace Youth Ministry - Salem, Oregon
  To offer educational experiences in Christian service-based ministry through work for the poor, for justice and other mission activities of the parish. (note: this activity would not fit within current foundation funding priorities)
  Santiam Christian Schools - Corvallis, Oregon
  To assist in a capital facilities development program.
  
   

• 2000 Grants

  Bethlehem Lutheran School - Kennewick, WA
  Develop computer lab and related learning resources.
  Concordia University - Irvine, CA
  In-service education to help Lutheran schools in post communist Hungary rediscover “What makes a Christian School Christian".
  Faith Lutheran School - Raleigh, NC
  Resource development for media center in a new school.
  Life Lutheran School - Eugene, OR
  Support personnel in library and music education.
  Peace Lutheran School - Bremerton, WA
  Enhance computer information gathering and sharing as an educational tool.
  Pilgrim Lutheran School - Beaverton, OR
  For furnishings and equipment for a new gymnasium and classroom building.
  Sacramento Lutheran High School - Sacramento, CA
  Project WELCOME to assist in providing transportation capability for a variety educational and ministry expression.
  St Vincent DePaul Catholic School - Salem, OR
  Support for teacher growth to attend conferences, workshops and college courses.
  Texas District, Lutheran Church - Austin, TX
  Facilitate recruitment of youth for church vocations of ministry, Lutheran school teaching and Directors of Christian Education/Youth.
  Trinity Lutheran Church - Hillsboro, OR
  Age appropriate Bibles for Sunday School in a new educational facility.(note: this activity would not fit within current foundation funding priorities)
  Zion Lutheran School - Menominee Falls, WI
  Develop resources for computer assisted instructional capability.
  
   

• 1999 Grants

  Blanchet High School - Salem, OR
  Professional Growth - Provide opportunities for teachers to attend professional development activities.
  Concordia Elementary - Tacoma, WA
  Enhancements in Art - Purchase and install a kiln and provide needed associated supplies.
  Concordia University - Austin, TX
  Funds for a special program and resources to develop basic skills.
  Evanjelicke Gymnasium - Tisovec, Slovakia
  Classroom Video Equipment - Purchase of a video camera and equipment to be used with it.
  Lake County Lutheran High School - Hartland, WI
  Enhancing LCLHS Science Curriculum - Purchase mobile lab tables, general lab supplies, a laser disk player, an LCD video projector, and computer based apparatus such as an exercise heart monitor, and light sensors.
  Lutheran High School East - Cleveland, OH
  Direct Intervention Services Program - Help at-risk teens develop the "40 assets" identified by the SEARCH Institute as those "necessary for forming a foundation for healthy development in adolescents". The grant will provide pilot project funding for the "After School Asset Program"(ASAP).
  Lutheran High School - Little Rock, AR
  Special Education Services- Provide staffing support in mathematics and counseling for students who have special learning needs.
  
   

• 1998 Grant

  Northwest District Teachers Conference
  Funds allowed for speakers to be brought in from the SEARCH Institute of Minneapolis, to address teachers at the Northwest District Lutheran Teachers

Home | About | Application | Grant History | Support Christian Education | Contact