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 12/2023, Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry employed 35 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 12/2023, Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry generated $8.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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

CASE MANAGEMENT: PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR CLIENTS THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS FOR FOOD, DIAPERS, HYGIENE ITEMS, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDENTIFICATION AND RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO STABILIZE THE FAMILY. IN ADDITION TO THIS SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE, MLM PROVIDES INTENSIVE, YEAR-LONG CASE MANAGEMENT WHICH INCLUDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOUSEHOLD SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT. TO ENSURE THAT PERMANENT AND LASTING SOLUTIONS ARE IN PLACE FOR MLM CLIENTS, MLM CONTINUES TO FOLLOW UP WITH FAMILIES FOR FIVE YEARS. PROGRAMMING IS TARGETED TO AT-RISK AND HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS.


CLIENT SERVICES: PROVIDE SHELF-STABLE FOOD, FRESH PRODUCE, HYGIENE ITEMS, DIAPERS, SACK LUNCHES, SENIOR COMMODITIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDENTIFICATION, RENT AND UTILITIES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN URGENT NEED OF ASSISTANCE FROM THREE AGENCY LOCATIONS. PROGRAMMING IS TARGETED TO LOW-INCOME, IMPOVERISHED, AT-RISK AND HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH: OVER TIME, MLM HAS DEVELOPED A PORTFOLIO OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY OPERATE IN. THE MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME, ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE IN NEED OF REPAIRS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THEIR HOMES, ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES.MLM ALSO HOSTS A CHRISTMAS STORE IN KANSAS CITY ALONGSIDE A VOLUNTEER CORPS OF 500 PEOPLE TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 900 FAMILIES WITH FOOD VOUCHERS AND A SELF-SHOP STORE WITH GIFTS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.ADDITIONALLY, MLM HOSTS TWO UNLIMITED HOT BREAKFASTS EACH SATURDAY IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS AND KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. FINALLY, THE MLM ORCHARD AND COMMUNITY GARDENS EXIST TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH BY PROVIDING BETTER FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN THE ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON HEIGHTS AND MOUNT HOPE. MLM MANAGES AN 80TREE ORCHARD THAT PRODUCES A WIDE VARIETY OF FRUIT, INCLUDING APPLES, PEACHES, APRICOTS, CHERRIES, PEARS AND PLUMS. MLM ALSO OFFERS AND MAINTAINS COMMUNITY GARDEN BEDS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE FRESH PRODUCE OF THEIR CHOICE IS GROWN. THE ORCHARD AND COMMUNITY GARDENS CONTINUE TO BE A PLACE OF HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND SEEK TO CHANGE THE HABITS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY TOWARD HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Erik Olson
President
$0
Philip Kernen
Vice President
$0
Tanya Sargeon
Secretary
$0
Timothy Howard
Treasurer
$0
Kelly Brende
Board Member
$0
Doug Clopton
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$298,871
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$166,646
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,489,405
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,717,303
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,448,065
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,672,225
Total Program Service Revenue$23,955
Investment income $169,584
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,038
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$32,991
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,832,849

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