Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc 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 12/2023, Lutheran Partners In Global Ministry Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $938.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LUTHERAN PARTNERS IN GLOBAL MINISTRY PROVIDES ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE AT THE MARGINS, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND GIRLS. WE WORK TOGETHER WITH GLOBAL PARTNERS TO LISTEN, RESPOND AND BEAR WITNESS TO LOCAL NEEDS AND PRIORITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PARTNER WITH LUTHERAN CHURCH BODIES IN INDIA TO SPONSOR THE EDUCATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1300 STUDENTS, SOME OF WHOM ARE RECEIVING HIGHER EDUCATION. WE PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ENGLISH-LANGUAGE LEARNING AS WELL AS E-LEARNING/COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING IN ROUGHLY 50 PRIMARY SCHOOLS. WE SUPPORT VOCATIONAL TRAINING THROUGH A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WE ALSO SUPPORT A PROGRAM TO RESCUE CHILD-WORKERS, HELPING THEM TO GET AN EDUCATION RATHER THAN FORCED TO WORK. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR REMAINING PROGRAM LANGUAGEWE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY CLOUD FOREST CONVERSATION (CCFC), AN ORGANIZATION BASED IN THE HIGHLANDS OF ALTA VERAPAZ, GUATEMALA, THAT PROVIDES TRAINING FOR ABOUT 250 YOUNG WOMEN IN AGROECOLOGY, FAMILY PLANNING, LIFE SKILLS AND NUTRITION. IN ADDITION, THESE YOUNG WOMEN RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT INCENTIVIZE THEM TO STAY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL, WITH SOME COMPLETE UNIVERSITY DEGREES. WE SUPPORT A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING FOR APPROXIMATELY 65 GIRLS WHO ARE AT IMMINENT RISK OF CHILD MARRIAGE OR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TRAINING TO GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOLS ON SAFETY AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR GIRLS TO LIVE AND STUDY TO WHICH SEVERAL HUNDRED STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrew Dahlen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Bry Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Debra Christensen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Heidi Busch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hilary Sonstegard Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jim Rohde Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,063,031 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,063,031 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $13,741 |
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 | $1,076,772 |
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 | $512,803 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,003 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,179 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $196,266 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $20,429 |
Payroll taxes | $20,911 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,869 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,404 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $3,818 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,096 |
Travel | $9,309 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,599 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,993 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $938,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,950 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $135,611 |
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 | $9,112 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $781,655 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $44,933 |
Other assets | $1,100 |
Total assets | $1,025,361 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,647 |
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 | $48,182 |
Total liabilities | $68,829 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $707,164 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $249,368 |
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 | $1,025,361 |