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.
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:
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.
Immanuel Vision Foundation grants are making a measurable difference across the Midwest. Highlights from this year’s funding include:
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.
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.