Lutheran Social Service Of The South Inc
- Assets
- $74.0m
- Revenue
- $117.8m
- Investments
- $15.9m
- Employees
- 1,434
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 11/1961
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 74-1109745
Organization Overview
Lutheran Social Service Of The South Inc, operating under the name Upbring, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Upbring employed 1,434 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Upbring 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 03/2024, Upbring generated $117.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $119.1m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR CHILDREN'S SERVICES INCLUDED OUR FOSTER IN TEXAS PROGRAM WHERE A FAMILY PARTNERS WITH UPBRING TO OPEN THEIR HOME AND THEIR HEARTS TO A CHILD IN NEED, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER. UPBRING ALSO PROVIDES LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO HELP CHILDREN BUILD STRONG BONDS WITH THEIR NEW FAMILY MEMBERS. FOSTER PARENTS ARE TRAINED IN TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, SO THEY CAN HELP THEIR CHILDREN HEAL FROM THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT BROUGHT THEM INTO FOSTER CARE. ADOPTIONS OCCUR NATURALLY THROUGH THE FOSTER IN TEXAS PROGRAM, AND ARE COMPLEMENTED BY DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN FIND THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES. BEREAL SUPPORTS YOUNG ADULTS AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE WITH HOUSING, ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC NEEDS, AND A STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING THEIR LIFE GOALS.
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE LIFE-CHANGING WORK BEING DONE AT OUR NEW LIFE AND KRAUSE CHILDREN'S CENTERS THAT PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR GIRLS FROM ACROSS TEXAS TO HEAL FROM CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS. UPBRING'S CHILDREN'S SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT FROM OUR COMPASSIONATE STAFF AND NURTURING FOSTER PARENTS UNTIL THEIR FAMILIES CAN BE LOCATED.
EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDE HEADSTART AND EARLY HEADSTART PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES PREPARE TO START KINDERGARTEN READY TO LEARN. EDUCATION SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE PROGRAMS AT UPBRING SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES IN AUSTIN. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES SIX-WEEKS TO ELEMENTARY AGE, RESERVING SPACES FOR CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wood Franklin Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Beth Gaertner Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roxanne Riefkohl Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Paull Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Harrison Keller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Smith Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pawnee Independent School District Education Services | 3/30/24 | $2,145,646 |
Casa Gracia Nc Llc Education Services | 3/30/24 | $1,950,434 |
Champions Fore Charity Event Consulting | 3/30/24 | $564,207 |
Granbury Independent School District Education Services | 3/30/24 | $368,651 |
Galveston Independent School District Education Services | 3/30/24 | $343,517 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $64,890 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $419,906 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $98,254,675 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,635,898 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $228,184 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $102,375,369 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,496,302 |
| Investment income | $1,002,071 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $77,181 |
| Net Rental Income | $443,127 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,462 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $45,040 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $117,827,841 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $171,118 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,650,145 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,814,571 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $300,988 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $63,315,240 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,693,786 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,797,294 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $307,163 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88,594 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $151,948 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,671,878 |
| Advertising and promotion | $239,808 |
| Office expenses | $257,448 |
| Information technology | $272,306 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,096,575 |
| Travel | $4,923,576 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $621,580 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $124,856 |
| Insurance | $1,949,958 |
| All other expenses | -$151,267 |
| Total functional expenses | $119,110,981 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,537,113 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $770,289 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,837,653 |
| 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 | $567,621 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,494,132 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,773,583 |
| Investments—other securities | $15,944,073 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,089,606 |
| Total assets | $74,014,070 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,931,188 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $200,000 |
| 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 | $9,486,285 |
| Total liabilities | $19,617,473 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $33,164,463 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,232,134 |
| 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 | $74,014,070 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lutheran Social Service Of The South Inc has awarded $1,337,170 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES DISASTER RESPONSE INC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO RELATED ENTITY | $1,136,783 |
LUTHERAN PROPERTIES INC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO RELATED ENTITY | $200,387 |