Lutheran Education Association is located in River Forest, IL. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Lutheran Education Association employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lutheran Education Association 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 06/2021, Lutheran Education Association generated $440.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $513.1k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LUTHERAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION LINKS, EQUIPS, AND AFFIRMS EDUCATORS AND WORKERS IN MINISTRY FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING UP THE BODY OF CHRIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBER SERVICES: EXPENSES OF LEA OFFICE AND NETWORK OPERATIONS FOR THESUPPORT OF MEMBERS, AND FOR CONFERENCES, ACADEMIES, AND THECONVOCATION.
ADVOCACY: ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES FOR ADVOCACY ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCETO LUTHERAN EDUCATION AND EDUCATORS.
LIASON: ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES FOR DEVELOPING AND MAINTAININGRELATIONSHIPS WITH THE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS ANDTHE BROADER EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY.
MEMBER SERVICES: EXPENSES OF LEA OFFICE AND NETWORK OPERATIONS FOR THESUPPORT OF MEMBERS, AND FOR CONFERENCES, ACADEMIES, AND THECONVOCATION.
ADVOCACY: ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES FOR ADVOCACY ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCETO LUTHERAN EDUCATION AND EDUCATORS.
LIASON: ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES FOR DEVELOPING AND MAINTAININGRELATIONSHIPS WITH THE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS ANDTHE BROADER EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jonathan C Laabs Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $93,982 |
Drew Gerdes Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Ziegler Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christy Wood Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gretchen Jameson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Angie Schiller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $162,807 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $72,700 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,516 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,023 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $168,450 |
Investment income | $20 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $440,648 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,982 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,440 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $127,655 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $78,296 |
Payroll taxes | $3,516 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,518 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $23,760 |
Information technology | $28,700 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $66,055 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,043 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,074 |
Insurance | $5,700 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $513,052 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,686 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,093 |
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 | $33,498 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,146 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $59,425 |
Total assets | $154,848 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $87,477 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $142,997 |
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 | $74,300 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $304,774 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$220,637 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,711 |
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 | $154,848 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lutheran Education Association has recieved totaling $88,126.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: general support | $88,126 |
Beg. Balance | $52,070 |
Ending Balance | $52,070 |
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