Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry

Organization Overview

Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (L99) the organization is classified as: Housing & Shelter N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry 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, Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry generated $11.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CONNECTING THOSE IN NEED WITH FOOD, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND OTHER RESOURCES IN ORDER TO NURTURE GREATER HOPE, HEALTH, OPPORTUNITY AND PEACE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY CAN SOMETIMES BEGIN AT THE MOST BASIC LEVEL OF NEED. MLM'S COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CENTERS PROVIDE FOOD, RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, LEGAL DOCUMENTS, HOUSEHOLD HYGIENE ITEMS, AND DIAPERS. MLM FOOD PANTRIES AVERAGE 100 CLIENTS PER DAY, RECEIVING FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. 8,366 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED FOOD FROM OUR PANTRIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE SATURDAY BREAKFAST MINISTRY PROVIDED MEALS TO KANSAS AND MISSOURI INDIVIDUALS IN MIDTOWN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI AND NORTHEAST KANSAS CITY, KANSAS.


MLM OPERATES A HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAM TO ASSIST LITERALLY HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING PERMANENT HOUSING; PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM SERVES THE NEEDS OF THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. THESE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS HAVE EXPERIENCED LONG-TERM HOMELESSNESS, LIVING ON THE STREETS OR PLACES NOT MEANT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS INCLUDING MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE USE, AND PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. MLM PROVIDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND A TAILORED PACKAGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO EACH HOMELESS HOUSEHOLD, ASSISTING THEM IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING PERMANENT HOUSING, ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY. 30 INDIVIDUALS WERE HOUSED AND SUPPORTED THROUGH PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, EXITING HOMELESSNESS AND ACHIEVING STABILITY.


RARELY ARE FAMILIES HOMELESS OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS DUE TO A SINGLE CIRCUMSTANCE, AND THE PATH BACK TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY IS OFTEN GRADUAL. THE MLM EMPOWERMENT CONTINUUM PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF TARGETED SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HOUSEHOLDS IN THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SERVICES INCLUDE RAPID RE-HOUSING FOR LITERALLY HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH, INDIVIDUALS, AND THOSE FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, LIFE-SKILLS, FINANCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT COACHING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER BASIC NEEDS. OVER 500 HOUSEHOLDS WERE PROVIDED EMPOWERMENT CONTINUUM SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Cooper
Executive Director
$122,456
Becky Poitras
Vp/ Assist. Exec. Director
$100,431
David Anderson
President
$0
Erik Olson
Vice President
$0
Philip Kernen
Treasurer
$0
Kathryn Fuger PHD
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$438,991
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$207,951
Related organizations$50,502
Government grants $6,301,367
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,498,481
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $702,486
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,497,292
Total Program Service Revenue$38,392
Investment income $10,529
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $8,604
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$54,765
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,500,052

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry has recieved totaling $22,201.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ir Tr Ua Dora & Arthur Johnson

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$12,201
Ina Calkins Tr 011013701800

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$10,000
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