July 8, 2025
Each year, the Immanuel Vision Foundation supports local nonprofit organizations that focus on seniors and community health. It also supports ELCA congregations, affiliated agencies, and institutions.
From July 2024 through June 2025, the foundation awarded an incredible 76 grants totaling more than $3.2 million to organizations across Nebraska and Iowa.
From advancing aging-in-place programs to expanding access to mental health care and essential resources, these grants empower organizations whose missions align with Immanuel’s values of Christ-centered service to seniors, each other, and the community.
“Our grant recipients are doing incredible work to meet the evolving needs of older adults and underserved populations,” said Emily Tonniges, Executive Director of Immanuel Foundations. “Through these partnerships, we’re able to extend Immanuel’s mission far beyond our campuses and help build healthier, stronger communities.”
Investing in seniors and health equity across the region
The Immanuel Vision Foundation focuses on funding initiatives that directly impact older adults and promote holistic health. The most recent grant recipients represent a broad spectrum of vital services:
- Senior support and caregiver resources
- Behavioral health and counseling
- Physical health and wellness programs
- Expanding accessibility for seniors
Organizations such as Intercultural Senior Center, Iowa Legal Aid, and Heart Ministry Center received funding to continue offering critical services like geriatric health care, legal advocacy, and free medical clinics for vulnerable populations.
A few grant highlights
Immanuel Vision Foundation grants are making a measurable difference across the Midwest. Highlights from this year’s funding include:
- Heart Ministry Center – Access to free medical, dental, vision, and mental health services for those who are under or uninsured in the Omaha area.
- Intercultural Senior Center – Providing podiatry and nutrition services to seniors from more than 30 countries who now call our community home.
- Iowa Legal Aid – Delivering free legal services to seniors in Polk and Pottawattamie counties.
- Volunteers Assisting Seniors – Helping Nebraska and Iowa seniors navigate their medical insurance choices through its State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
More than $24 million in giving since 2015
Since its inception, the Immanuel Vision Foundation has awarded more than $24.7 million in grants and charitable donations. This funding reflects Immanuel’s ongoing focus on supporting senior services, health access, and faith-based community initiatives.
Whether it's funding direct health services or expanding outreach ministries, every grant awarded helps carry out Immanuel’s 138-year-old legacy of compassion and care.
Learn more about the Immanuel Vision Foundation
As a nonprofit organization, Immanuel believes in creating partnerships that foster real, lasting change. The Immanuel Vision Foundation continues to provide meaningful financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve older adults and enrich the lives of individuals in need.
