Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS-GROUP
 
% DAVID ROYAL
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
600 Portland Avenue South MSC 7300
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Minneapolis, MN55415
D Employer identification number

51-0200276
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 50,383,461
F Name and address of principal officer:
TERESA J RASMUSSEN
600 Portland Avenue
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 8 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
www.thrivent.com
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number 0285
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation:  
M State of legal domicile: WI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS IS A FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY OPERATING UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING LIFE, HEALTH, AND OTHER BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS & DEPENDENTS
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 109
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 109
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 2,200,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 48,954,301 50,383,461
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 0 0
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 48,954,301 50,383,461
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 42,543,600 44,591,279
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 0 0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,930,201 5,595,053
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 48,473,801 50,186,332
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 480,500 197,129
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 547,479 744,608
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 0 0
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 547,479 744,608
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS ("THRIVENT") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF CHRISTIANS. FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY, ITS PURPOSE HAS BEEN TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS AND SOCIETY BY GUIDING BOTH TO BE WISE WITH MONEY AND LIVE GENEROUSLY. THRIVENT BELIEVES THAT ALL WE HAVE IS A GIFT FROM GOD AND THAT GENEROSITY IS AN EXPRESSION OF FAITH. THRIVENT SUCCEEDS WHEN ITS MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THRIVE. AS STATED IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THRIVENT ENABLES MEMBERS THROUGH THEIR MEMEBERSHIP TO AID THEMSELVES AND OTHERS IN THESE WAYS: *BY OFFERING PROGRAMS OF INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS PERMISSIBLE UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES. *THROUGH FRATERNAL AND BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES IN LOCAL LODGES. *BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO LUTHERAN AND OTHER CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES AND THEIR INSTITUTIONS. *BY ASSISTING WITH OTHER LAWFUL ENDEAVORS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE SOCIAL, INTELLECTUAL, EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, BENEV
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS IS A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A SIMPLE, FLEXIBLE WAY FOR MEMBERS TO BRING FRIENDS, FAMILIES, NEIGHBORS, AND OTHER THRIVENT MEMBERS TOGETHER TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS. IN 2024, 115,848 INDIVIDUALS LED 174,716 THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY. THESE VOLUNTEER TEAMS ENGAGED NEARLY 2.2 MILLION VOLUNTEERS WHO TOGETHER CONTRIBUTED 14.8 MILLION HOURS OF VOLUNTEER TIME AND RAISED MORE THAN $228 MILLION FOR COMMUNITIES AND CAUSES NATIONWIDE
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
A THRIVENT COMMUNITY IS A LOCAL AFFINITY GROUP WITHIN A THRIVENT MEMBER NETWORK. FINANCIAL ADVISORS BRING TOGETHER MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS TO SERVE OTHERS IN NEED, STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITY AND POSITIVELY IMPACT SOCIETY. IN 2024, 350 THRIVENT COMMUNITIES HELD 1,110 EVENTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses  
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. ...................
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
 
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
109
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
109
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
DAVID ROYAL600 PORTLAND AVE SOUTH   MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415 (612) 844-4249
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) See Attachment......................................................................
See Attachment
 0.0
.................
0.0 		    X       0 0 0
































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(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 0 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 50,383,461
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 50,383,461
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 0
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 0      
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0      
5 Royalties........... 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss)......... 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities.. 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 0      
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 0
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 50,383,461      
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 27,462,441  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 17,128,838  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 0      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 0      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 0      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 0      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 0      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 4,790,083      
13 Office expenses ....... 57,996      
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 0      
17 Travel ............ 419,253      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 327,721      
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 0      
23 Insurance ... 0      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a
b
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 50,186,332      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 547,479 1 744,608
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 0 4 0
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b   0 10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 0 11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 547,479 16 744,608
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 0 17 0
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 0 26 0
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 29 0
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 547,479 31 744,608
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 547,479 32 744,608
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 547,479 33 744,608
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
50,383,461
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
50,186,332
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
197,129
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
547,479
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
744,608
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS-GROUP
 
Employer identification number

51-0200276
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS-GROUP
  		Employer identification number
51-0200276
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS-GROUP
  		Employer identification number

51-0200276
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS-GROUP
  		Employer identification number

51-0200276
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS-GROUP
 
Employer identification number
51-0200276
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AVIVO

 
  		41-0828779 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(2) Abiding Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

 
  		58-1313640 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(3) Abiding Savior Lutheran Church

 
  		43-1354067 501(c)(3) 10,532       General Support
(4) Advent Lutheran Church

 
  		59-0999421 501(c)(3) 9,335       General Support
(5) American Cancer Society

 
  		13-1788491 501(c)(3) 21,304       General Support
(6) American Lutheran Church

 
  		46-0250741 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(7) Ascension Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0813404 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(8) Ascension Lutheran Church

 
  		46-0315096 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(9) Ascension Lutheran Church

 
  		11-6030095 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(10) Ascension Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0694551 501(c)(3) 10,293       General Support
(11) Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

 
  		48-1101724 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(12) Bethel Lutheran Church

 
  		56-1156082 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(13) Bethlehem Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0934840 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(14) Bethlehem Lutheran Church

 
  		35-0992006 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(15) Bethlehem Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0925286 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(16) California Lutheran High School

 
  		94-2320816 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(17) Calvary Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0711480 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(18) Camp Linn Haven Inc

 
  		56-1156096 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(19) Camp Okoboji

 
  		42-0725237 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(20) Central Lutheran School

 
  		35-0975935 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(21) Christ Lincoln

 
  		47-0519511 501(c)(3) 12,208       General Support
(22) Christ Lutheran Church

 
  		45-6012068 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(23) Christ Lutheran Church

 
  		47-0413702 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(24) Christ Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1098152 501(c)(3) 9,335       General Support
(25) Christ Lutheran Church

 
  		85-0168710 501(c)(3) 16,277       General Support
(26) Christ Lutheran Church

 
  		95-2305584 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(27) Christ Memorial Lutheran Church

 
  		43-6035273 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(28) Christ The King Lutheran Church

 
  		41-1448100 501(c)(3) 8,617       General Support
(29) Christ The King Lutheran Church

 
  		48-6112881 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(30) Community In Christ Lutheran Church

 
  		56-1998443 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(31) Concordia Academy

 
  		41-0845401 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(32) Concordia Lutheran High School

 
  		23-7165948 501(c)(3) 11,250       General Support
(33) Concordia Seminary

 
  		43-0655869 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(34) Cornerstone Lutheran Church

 
  		35-1404519 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(35) Cross Lutheran Church

 
  		36-6007819 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(36) Cross Of Life Lutheran Church

 
  		58-1182259 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(37) Crossways Lutheran Camping Ministries Inc

 
  		39-1019693 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(38) Deshler Lutheran School

 
  		47-6006744 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(39) ELCA World Hunger

 
  		41-1568278 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(40) East Side Lutheran Church

 
  		46-0234112 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(41) Emanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		35-1068654 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(42) Emmanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		86-0268546 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(43) Emmanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		35-0877562 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(44) English Language Network

 
  		86-2427863 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(45) Ewalu Camp and Retreat Center

 
  		42-0865245 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(46) Faith Lutheran Church

 
  		75-1317882 501(c)(3) 10,293       General Support
(47) Faith Lutheran Church

 
  		43-1354274 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(48) Faith Lutheran Church

 
  		27-4068170 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(49) Faith Lutheran Church

 
  		41-1448100 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(50) Faith Lutheran Church

 
  		38-6176075 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(51) Faith Lutheran High School of Central Texas

 
  		81-1247636 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(52) Faith Viera Lutheran Church

 
  		59-3338895 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(53) Family of God in Christ Ministry

 
  		61-1494058 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(54) Feed My Starving Children

 
  		41-1601449 501(c)(3) 16,038       General Support
(55) Fellowship of Faith Lutheran Church

 
  		36-4283048 501(c)(3) 12,447       General Support
(56) First Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0721717 501(c)(3) 9,814       General Support
(57) First Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0711480 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(58) Fox Valley Lutheran High School

 
  		39-6104722 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(59) Girls Matter Period

 
  		93-2595597 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(60) Global Health Ministries

 
  		36-3532234 501(c)(3) 12,208       General Support
(61) Gloria Dei Lutheran Church

 
  		41-6008833 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(62) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

 
  		37-0678474 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(63) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

 
  		41-1283638 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(64) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1298925 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(65) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1027273 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(66) Grace Ev Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0808489 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(67) Grace Lutheran Church

 
  		35-0992111 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(68) Grace Lutheran Church

 
  		62-0810744 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(69) Grace Lutheran Church

 
  		75-6026503 501(c)(3) 25,852       General Support
(70) Grace Lutheran Church

 
  		43-6109437 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(71) Grace Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1285608 501(c)(3) 10,532       General Support
(72) Grace Lutheran Church

 
  		86-0133394 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(73) Great Plains Lutheran High School

 
  		46-0353665 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(74) Guardian Lutheran Church

 
  		38-6028610 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(75) Heits Point Lutheran Ministries Inc

 
  		04-3658537 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(76) Hephatha Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0826294 501(c)(3) 9,335       General Support
(77) Holmen Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1320043 501(c)(3) 10,532       General Support
(78) Holy Cross Lutheran Church

 
  		43-1157405 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(79) Holy Cross Lutheran Church

 
  		84-0595845 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(80) Holy Cross Lutheran Church

 
  		44-0590275 501(c)(3) 20,586       General Support
(81) Holy Cross Lutheran Church

 
  		48-0634291 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(82) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0925678 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(83) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		23-7042173 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(84) Hope Lutheran Church

 
  		23-7060012 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(85) Hope Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0863212 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(86) Hope Lutheran Church

 
  		23-1948837 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(87) Hope Lutheran Church

 
  		27-2236365 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(88) Hopeful Evangelical Lutheran Church Inc

 
  		45-4386366 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(89) Hosanna Lutheran Church

 
  		86-0632313 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(90) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		43-6001767 501(c)(3) 16,277       General Support
(91) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0857035 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(92) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		41-6006572 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(93) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		42-0714741 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(94) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		36-2196430 501(c)(3) 14,123       General Support
(95) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0740303 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(96) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		84-0588705 501(c)(3) 8,617       General Support
(97) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1547022 501(c)(3) 11,250       General Support
(98) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		39-6198731 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(99) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		41-6094254 501(c)(3) 16,038       General Support
(100) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1897297 501(c)(3) 11,490       General Support
(101) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		44-6001273 501(c)(3) 20,346       General Support
(102) Immanuel Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0720962 501(c)(3) 9,575       General Support
(103) Joy Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1179288 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(104) LHS Association of Mid MO Calvary Lutheran High Sc

 
  		20-0785264 501(c)(3) 10,293       General Support
(105) Lamb Of God Lutheran Church

 
  		75-1608471 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(106) Lighthouse Youth Center

 
  		20-3390217 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(107) Lord Of Glory Lutheran Church

 
  		36-4200768 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(108) Lord Of Life Lutheran Church

 
  		74-1724070 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(109) Love Never Fails

 
  		45-5551029 501(c)(3) 33,751       General Support
(110) Love Of Christ Lutheran Church

 
  		41-1784048 501(c)(3) 11,250       General Support
(111) Luther High School

 
  		39-1623398 501(c)(3) 12,926       General Support
(112) Lutheran Braille Workers Inc

 
  		95-6048152 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(113) Lutheran Church Charities Fund

 
  		36-2212704 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(114) Lutheran Church of the Cross

 
  		41-1352510 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(115) Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

 
  		23-7161038 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(116) Lutheran High School Association of Greater Kansas

 
  		43-1172683 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(117) Lutheran World Relief

 
  		13-2574963 501(c)(3) 412,435       General Support
(118) Martin Luther Academy

 
  		43-1884110 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(119) Memorial Lutheran Church

 
  		46-6003751 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(120) Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church

 
  		34-0926268 501(c)(3) 15,080       General Support
(121) Messiah Lutheran Church

 
  		57-0782223 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(122) Messiah Lutheran Church

 
  		59-2258240 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(123) Messiah Lutheran Church

 
  		36-3652220 501(c)(3) 12,926       General Support
(124) Messiah Lutheran Church

 
  		41-6009068 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(125) Messiah Lutheran Church

 
  		58-1808657 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(126) Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School

 
  		41-1351315 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(127) Morrison Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1053005 501(c)(3) 14,123       General Support
(128) Mount Calvary Lutheran Church

 
  		46-0315096 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(129) National Lutheran Secretariat

 
  		41-1719170 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(130) Northland Lutheran High School

 
  		39-1319653 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(131) Open Hands Midway Inc

 
  		26-4618393 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(132) Orphan Grain Train Central Iowa Branch

 
  		31-1614650 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(133) Orphan Grain Train Central Nebraska Branch

 
  		31-1614650 501(c)(3) 11,250       General Support
(134) Orphan Grain Train Inc

 
  		31-1614650 501(c)(3) 82,104       General Support
(135) Orphan Grain Train Wichita Branch

 
  		31-1614650 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(136) Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin Branch

 
  		31-1614650 501(c)(3) 11,250       General Support
(137) Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

 
  		47-0470817 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(138) Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

 
  		42-6068883 501(c)(3) 12,687       General Support
(139) Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

 
  		47-0494911 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(140) Our Savior Lutheran Church

 
  		46-6027793 501(c)(3) 11,969       General Support
(141) Our Savior Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1301487 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(142) Our Savior Lutheran Church

 
  		43-6036861 501(c)(3) 15,798       General Support
(143) Our Savior Lutheran Church

 
  		61-6009910 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(144) Our Saviors Lutheran Church

 
  		501(c)(3) 11,011       General Support
(145) Our Saviors Lutheran Church

 
  		37-0815361 501(c)(3) 9,814       General Support
(146) Our Saviors Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1301684 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(147) Our Saviours Lutheran Church

 
  		36-2684454 501(c)(3) 11,011       General Support
(148) Our Shepherd Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1644900 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(149) Peace Ev Lutheran Church

 
  		34-1044659 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(150) Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		36-3431617 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(151) Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		47-0583851 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(152) Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		41-2015082 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(153) Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0859842 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(154) Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		41-1448100 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(155) Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		38-6176588 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(156) Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		43-6002717 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(157) Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(158) Phils Friends NFP

 
  		20-3087488 501(c)(3) 9,335       General Support
(159) Pilgrim Lutheran Church

 
  		23-7039887 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(160) Pilgrim Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1131882 501(c)(3) 10,293       General Support
(161) Pinnacle Village

 
  		95-4577132 501(c)(3) 16,995       General Support
(162) Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1214304 501(c)(3) 9,575       General Support
(163) Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church

 
  		48-1050567 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(164) Project Linus

 
  		84-1362696 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(165) Redeemer Lutheran Church

 
  		42-0843598 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(166) Redeemer Lutheran Church

 
  		54-0891676 501(c)(3) 13,165       General Support
(167) Reformation Lutheran Church

 
  		21-6015342 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(168) River of Life Lutheran Church

 
  		81-4147942 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(169) Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church

 
  		23-7090636 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(170) Salem Lutheran Church

 
  		41-6044580 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(171) Salem Lutheran Church

 
  		43-6003366 501(c)(3) 18,192       General Support
(172) Salem Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0700373 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(173) Samaritans Purse

 
  		58-1437002 501(c)(3) 350,916       General Support
(174) Serve 68

 
  		84-0588705 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(175) Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church

 
  		54-1679886 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(176) Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

 
  		22-2489368 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(177) Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0962544 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(178) Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

 
  		39-6147232 501(c)(3) 9,096       General Support
(179) Sheridan Lutheran Church

 
  		47-0484855 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(180) St Andrew Lutheran Church

 
  		41-1692911 501(c)(3) 9,575       General Support
(181) St Jacobi Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0910990 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(182) St James Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1794184 501(c)(3) 13,165       General Support
(183) St John Emmanuel Lutheran School

 
  		20-8012735 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(184) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0742510 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(185) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		41-1472882 501(c)(3) 9,096       General Support
(186) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		31-4402427 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(187) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		59-0900996 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(188) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1136040 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(189) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		56-1156096 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(190) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0841093 501(c)(3) 13,883       General Support
(191) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		62-0940472 501(c)(3) 8,617       General Support
(192) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		39-6083353 501(c)(3) 23,458       General Support
(193) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		43-1223333 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(194) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		36-2317628 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(195) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0764071 501(c)(3) 12,208       General Support
(196) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		23-7085486 501(c)(3) 9,575       General Support
(197) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		34-1286006 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(198) St John Lutheran Church

 
  		47-0413918 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(199) St John and St James Lutheran Church

 
  		39-6000447 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(200) St Johns Lutheran Church

 
  		38-6006496 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(201) St Johns Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0762703 501(c)(3) 8,617       General Support
(202) St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

 
  		62-0646012 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(203) St Lorenz Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1565701 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(204) St Luke Lutheran Church

 
  		56-6047434 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(205) St Lukes Lutheran Church

 
  		48-6083415 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(206) St Marcus Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0850377 501(c)(3) 14,362       General Support
(207) St Mark Lutheran Church

 
  		41-6174975 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(208) St Mark Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0901104 501(c)(3) 23,219       General Support
(209) St Martin Lutheran Church

 
  		38-2728568 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(210) St Matthew Lutheran Church

 
  		39-6000393 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(211) St Michael Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1508504 501(c)(3) 17,474       General Support
(212) St Michael Lutheran Church

 
  		23-2706318 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(213) St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0991964 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(214) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		36-2307747 501(c)(3) 14,362       General Support
(215) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0726162 501(c)(3) 8,857       General Support
(216) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		34-4437213 501(c)(3) 13,644       General Support
(217) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		42-6005711 501(c)(3) 8,857       General Support
(218) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		16-0839722 501(c)(3) 12,926       General Support
(219) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		36-2298422 501(c)(3) 11,250       General Support
(220) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1618382 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(221) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0843703 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(222) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0699801 501(c)(3) 14,362       General Support
(223) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		39-0901175 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(224) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		38-6030924 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(225) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		35-1163145 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(226) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		38-6006641 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(227) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		59-1231929 501(c)(3) 9,096       General Support
(228) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		39-6000103 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(229) St Paul Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1136639 501(c)(3) 11,490       General Support
(230) St Paul Lutheran High School

 
  		43-1845883 501(c)(3) 25,613       General Support
(231) St Pauls Ev Lutheran Church

 
  		41-6006541 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(232) St Pauls Lutheran Church

 
  		34-6401266 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(233) St Pauls Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1671460 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(234) St Pauls Lutheran Church

 
  		41-1464825 501(c)(3) 13,405       General Support
(235) St Pauls Lutheran Church

 
  		44-0571345 501(c)(3) 18,431       General Support
(236) St Pauls Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0840848 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(237) St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church

 
  		94-1421095 501(c)(3) 9,335       General Support
(238) St Peter Immanuel Lutheran School

 
  		35-1159229 501(c)(3) 5,984       General Support
(239) St Peter Lutheran Church

 
  		36-2427519 501(c)(3) 9,814       General Support
(240) St Peter Lutheran Church

 
  		41-6095131 501(c)(3) 10,293       General Support
(241) St Peter Lutheran Church

 
  		39-1019369 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(242) St Peters Lutheran Church

 
  		35-6072500 501(c)(3) 9,575       General Support
(243) St Philip Lutheran Church

 
  		54-1087322 501(c)(3) 8,617       General Support
(244) St Stephen Lutheran Church

 
  		43-6063331 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(245) St Stephen Lutheran Church

 
  		59-2033768 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(246) Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church

 
  		35-1058101 501(c)(3) 8,857       General Support
(247) Sugar Creek Bible Camp Association

 
  		39-1156303 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(248) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0662524 501(c)(3) 16,517       General Support
(249) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1806820 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(250) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		37-6091190 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(251) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		36-3004046 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(252) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		44-0644341 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(253) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		37-0681520 501(c)(3) 10,532       General Support
(254) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		48-6038355 501(c)(3) 8,857       General Support
(255) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		36-2415161 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(256) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(257) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		74-6082122 501(c)(3) 7,660       General Support
(258) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1387155 501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(259) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		48-0597126 501(c)(3) 8,857       General Support
(260) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1393857 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(261) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		42-0810661 501(c)(3) 9,814       General Support
(262) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		42-6139898 501(c)(3) 10,054       General Support
(263) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		37-6000335 501(c)(3) 7,899       General Support
(264) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(265) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		47-0382081 501(c)(3) 9,814       General Support
(266) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		37-1141829 501(c)(3) 8,378       General Support
(267) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		44-0642156 501(c)(3) 10,293       General Support
(268) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0670937 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(269) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		37-0734379 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(270) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		23-7354572 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(271) Trinity Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1434099 501(c)(3) 9,096       General Support
(272) Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center

 
  		23-1878800 501(c)(3) 7,181       General Support
(273) Valley Lutheran High School

 
  		38-2127998 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(274) Word Of Life Lutheran School

 
  		43-0694551 501(c)(3) 6,942       General Support
(275) Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School

 
  		35-1161570 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(276) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		42-0710270 501(c)(3) 13,644       General Support
(277) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		38-1886300 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(278) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0738639 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(279) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		41-0711480 501(c)(3) 7,420       General Support
(280) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		37-0749313 501(c)(3) 6,463       General Support
(281) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		501(c)(3) 6,224       General Support
(282) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		43-0763530 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
(283) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		36-2404531 501(c)(3) 6,702       General Support
(284) Zion Lutheran Church

 
  		38-6006641 501(c)(3) 8,139       General Support
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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) Rev. 1-2025

Schedule I (Form 990) Rev. 1-2025
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) ARTS/CULTURE 1241 297,058      
(2) Disaster Assistance 2079 497,650      
(3) Education 9345 2,236,793      
(4) Elderly 776 185,631      
(5) Environmental 1141 273,121      
(6) Financial Literacy 55 13,165      
(7) Food/Hunger 7040 1,685,165      
(8) General Living Expenses 586 140,271      
(9) Health/Medical 5264 1,260,044      
(10) Humane Society 894 213,877      
(11) Patriotic/Veterans 1862 445,587      
(12) Religious/Worship 8050 1,926,929      
(13) Camps/Outdoor Ministries/Retreat Centers 320 76,479      
(14) Aid the Sick 838 200,472      
(15) Children/Youth 4681 1,120,491      
(16) Congregation 1154 276,233      
(17) Families 25653 6,140,559      
(18) Visit and Support Those in Prison 50 11,849      
(19) Housing 533 127,465      
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS: A THRIVENT ACTION TEAM IS A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A SIMPLE, FLEXIBLE WAY FOR MEMBERS TO BRING FRIENDS, FAMILIES, NEIGHBORS AND OTHER THRIVENT MEMBERS TOGETHER TO MAKE AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS. IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAM, MEMBERS IDENTIFY A NEED, APPLY TO LEAD A THRIVENT ACTION TEAM, AND ASSEMBLE A VOLUNTEER TEAM TO ADDRESS IT. THE MEMBER RECEIVES A CUSTOMIZED KIT ALONG WITH UP TO $250 OF SEED MONEY FOR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS. AFTER THE ACTIVITY IS COMPLETE THE LEADER REPORTS ON THE RESULTS. MEASURES TO ENSURE PROPER USE OF THRIVENT ACTION TEAM SEED MONEY INCLUDE BLOCKING USE OF THE SPENDING CARD AT CERTAIN TYPES OF RETAILERS, MONITORING HOW THE CARD IS ACTUALLY SPENT, AND AUDITS OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS-GROUP
 
Employer identification number

51-0200276
Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERS - PART VI, QUESTION 6 INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY FOR MEMBERSHIP BECOME ONE OF THREE TYPES OF MEMBERS - BENEFIT, ASSOCIATE, OR YOUTH - DEPENDING ON AGE AND PRODUCT OWNERSHIP. PEOPLE WHO APPLY FOR AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP ARE OFFICIALLY ADMITTED AS MEMBERS OF THRIVENT BY BEING ELECTED INTO MEMBERSHIP BY A LOCAL THRIVENT MEMBER NETWORK (TMN) LODGE. THIS IS DONE AT MEETINGS BY A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS WHO LEAD THE LODGE. *BENEFIT MEMBER: AN INDIVIDUAL AGE 16 OR OLDER WHO HAS APPLIED FOR AND BEEN ACCEPTED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY RULES AND WHO HAS A QUALIFIED CONNECTION TO AN INSURANCE OR ANNUITY PRODUCT OF THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS OR RECEIVED A SETTLEMENT FROM SUCH INSURANCE. BENEFIT MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE AFFAIRS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE LOCAL LODGE IN WHICH THEY ARE MEMBERS AND MAY HOLD OFFICE THEREIN. BENEFIT MEMBERS SHALL ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN THE CORPORATE AND INSURANCE AFFAIRS OF THRIVENT. *ASSOCIATE MEMBER: AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER IS AN INDIVIDUAL AGE 16 OR OLDER WHO HAS APPLIED FOR AND BEEN ACCEPTED FOR MEMBERSHIP AND IS ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP. THESE ARE MEMBERS WHO DO NOT HAVE A QUALIFIED CONNECTION TO AN INSURANCE OR ANNUITY PRODUCT FROM THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE AFFAIRS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE LOCAL LODGE IN WHICH THEY ARE MEMBERS, AND MAY HOLD OFFICE THEREIN, BUT SHALL NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN THE CORPORATE AND INSURANCE AFFAIRS OF THRIVENT. *YOUTH MEMBER: A YOUTH MEMBER IS AN INDIVIDUAL AGE 15 OR YOUNGER WHO HAS BEEN ACCEPTED FOR MEMBERSHIP AND WHO IS ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP OR A CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP AND INSURANCE. AT AGE 16, MEMBERSHIP TRANSITIONS TO THE APPROPRIATE MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION (BENEFIT OR ASSOCIATE). IF THE INDIVIDUAL HAS A QUALIFIED CONNECTION TO A THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS INSURANCE OR ANNUITY PRODUCT, HE OR SHE WILL BECOME A BENEFIT MEMBER AT AGE 16. OTHERWISE, THE PERSON WILL BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER. YOUTH MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE AVAILABLE AFFAIRS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE LOCAL LODGE IN WHICH THEY ARE MEMBERS BUT SHALL NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD OFFICE OR VOTE IN THE LOCAL LODGE AFFAIRS OR VOTE IN THE CORPORATE AND INSURANCE AFFAIRS OF THRIVENT.
DO THE MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY? - PART VI, QUESTION 7A BENEFIT AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY ELECT MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990 REVIEW - PART VI, QUESTION 11 NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - PART VI, QUESTION 12C THE PREDOMINANT ASPECT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR BRANCHES IS THAT MEMBERS WITH CERTAIN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE IN OFFICER OR BOARD ROLES FOR BRANCHES. WHILE THERE IS NOT AN AUDIT PROCESS TO CHECK EVERY ELECTED LEADER UNDER THE POLICY, PARENT SOCIETY STAFF CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR FOR PROHIBITED CONFLICTS UNDER THIS POLICY AS THEY DO THEIR REGULAR WORK. THE POLICY IS CONSISTENTLY ENFORCED BY REMOVING PERSONS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE WHEN THE CONFLICTS ARE DISCOVERED. THE PARENT SOCIETY ALSO ANNUALLY REMINDS THE LEADERS OF LOCAL BRANCHES OF THE POLICY WHEN PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT CONDUCTING THEIR ELECTIONS.
COMPENSATION - PART VI, QUESTION 15 NO COMPENSATION IS PAID. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE VOLUNTEERS.
DISCLOSURE POLICY - PART VI, QUESTION 19 SOME BRANCHES PRESENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION AT MEMBER MEETINGS AND PEOPLE CAN REQUEST A COPY OF THE GROUP 990.
NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS - PART I, LINE 6 THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS IS A FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY WITH APPROXIMATELY 2.0 MILLION MEMBERS AND LOCAL LODGES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE A PROCESS TO ESTIMATE BOTH THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS AND THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR EACH YEAR. FOR 2024, WE ESTIMATE THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO PROVIDED VOLUNTEER SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THRIVENT TO BE NEARLY 2.2 MILLION AND THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS THEY PROVIDED TO BE 14.8 MILLION HOURS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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