Lutheran Church Charities Fund
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $232.7k
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Northbrook, IL
- Founding
- 07/1985
- Data as of
- 01/2024
- EIN
- 36-2212704
Organization Overview
Lutheran Church Charities Fund is located in Northbrook, IL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 01/2024, Lutheran Church Charities Fund employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lutheran Church Charities Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 01/2024, Lutheran Church Charities Fund generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 01/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LCC WORKS WITH CHURCHES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY TO FURTHER THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY TOUCHING LIVES IN NEED WITH THE PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST BY MINISTERING TO THEIR PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. LCC CONNECTS NEEDS WITH RESOURCES, WORKING WITH CONGREGATIONS TO HELP CHRISTIANS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE'S LIVES AND IN GOD'S KINGDOM, SHARING THE COMPASSION, PRESENCE, AND PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
K-9 MINISTRIES - PLACES TRAINED COMFORT DOGS IN PARISHES. LCCF PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMFORT DOG HANDLERS AND CAREGIVERS AND WORKS WITH THE CONGREGATIONS TO DEVELOP MINISTRY PLANS THAT UTILIZE THE DOGS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE K-9 MILITARY MINISTRY, WHICH ENCOMPASSES OUTREACH DESIGNED TO SPECIFICALLY CONNECT WITH ACTIVE MILITARY, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO STAND BY THEM DURING ACTIVE SERVICE AND UPON RETURNING HOME. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE K-9 POLICE MINISTRY. THE K-9 POLICE MINISTRY HANDLERS ARE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (CURRENT AND FORMER) WHO UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY.
CONGREGATIONAL MISSION SUPPORT: PROVIDING TECHNOLOGICAL SUPPORT, COMMUNICATING NEEDS, AND CONNECTING CHURCHES, MINISTRIES AND MISSIONS WITH THOSE WHO CAN MEET THAT NEED.WORD AMONG US: WHICH IS A MINISTRY THAT PRODUCES AND DISTRIBUTES ADULT BIBLE STUDIES THAT ARE USED BY INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND SMALL GROUPS.ETHNIC MINISTRIES: THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION OF FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVES, SERVICE PROJECTS AND CONSULTING IN TECHNOLOGY.OTHER PROGRAMS:KARE 9 MILITARY MINISTRY IS AN OUTREACH OF LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND DESIGNED TO SPECIFICALLY CONNECT WITH ACTIVE MILITARY, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO STAND BY THEM DURING ACTIVE SERVICE AND UPON RETURNING HOME.
DISASTER RESPONSE - COORDINATING AND DEPLOYING VOLUNTEER TEAMS TO RESPOND TO INDIVIDUAL PHYSICAL AND MATERIAL NEEDS AS A RESULT OF NATURAL DISASTERS, PROVIDING ON-GOING TRAINING FOR DISASTER RESPONSE VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS PROVIDING TRAINING FOR CONGREGATIONS IN DISASTER READINESS PLANS AND RESPONSES. LCC COORDINATED AND DEPLOYED RESOURCES IN RESPONSE TO RECENT DISASTER IN HAITI AND CONTINUES TO RESPOND TO NEED RESULTING FROM NATURAL DISASTERS AROUND THE UNITED STATES.
PASS THROUGH WHEREBY LCC CONNECTS DONORS OF MATERIAL ITEMS WITH THOSE IN NEED OF THE ITEMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynda Streich Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rev Dan Gilbert Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Bandy Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tricia Lewis President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Leah Collister Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tim Schmitt Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,766,567 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,766,567 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,357,733 |
| Investment income | $47,160 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$29,260 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,142,200 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $232,775 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $207,950 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,898 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,342,047 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $429,453 |
| Payroll taxes | $91,614 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,526 |
| Fees for services: Other | $202,556 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $19,274 |
| Information technology | $51,700 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,595 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58,940 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,839 |
| Insurance | $39,046 |
| All other expenses | $58,184 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,464,685 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $800,273 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,102,988 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,345,243 |
| Investments—other securities | $232,741 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,481,245 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,056 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $128,781 |
| Total liabilities | $173,837 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,600,767 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,706,641 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,481,245 |