Lutheran News is located in New Haven, MO. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lutheran News employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lutheran News 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 12/2021, Lutheran News generated $418.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $391.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLISH A CHRISTIAN NEWSPAPER TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST AND ALSO KEEP INFORMED OF THE RELIGIOUS WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLISH,PRINT AND MAIL A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER AND SUPPORTING BOOKS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ruth Rethemeyer Vice President | Officer | 0 | $24,274 |
Kerri Otten Secretary | Officer | 0 | $478 |
Randy Hill President | Officer | 0 | $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 | $139,427 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $139,427 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $32,818 |
Investment income | $158,462 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $87,969 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $418,676 |
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. | $24,752 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $75,478 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,714 |
Payroll taxes | $5,787 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,851 |
Office expenses | $1,029 |
Information technology | $9,087 |
Royalties | $506 |
Occupancy | $13,865 |
Travel | $1,252 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $9,408 |
Total functional expenses | $391,340 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$4,689 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,066 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,927 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $79,761 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $742,448 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,652,839 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $25,636 |
Total assets | $3,553,988 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,739 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $48,739 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $2,886,957 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $525,178 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $93,114 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,553,988 |
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