Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries

Organization Overview

Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1991. 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, Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries 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, Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries generated $393.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $356.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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

EXTRAORDINARY LUTHERAN MINISTRIES ORGANIZES QUEER SEMINARIANS AND ROSTERED MINISTERS, CONFRONTS BARRIERS AND SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION, AND ACTIVATES QUEER IDEAS AND MOVEMENTS IN THE LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROCLAIM - PROCLAIM IS A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY FOR PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED LGBTQIA+ ROSTERED LEADERS, CANDIDATES, AND SEMINARIANS. ELM SUPPORTS A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK FOR PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED LGBTQIA+ ROSTERED LEADERS, CANDIDATES, AND SEMINARIANS FROM MULTIPLE LUTHERAN ROSTERS COMMITTED TO RAISING THE VISIBILITY OF EXTRAORDINARY LEADERS AND ENDING DISCRIMINATION TOWARDS PEOPLE FOR REASONS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. THE PROCLAIM COMMUNITY GATHERS ANNUALLY FOR LEARNING AND RENEWAL AND CONNECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR NETWORKING AND MUTUAL SUPPORT. PROCLAIM IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HELP THE LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SOCIETY BECOME MORE WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE OF CHURCH LEADERS OF DIVERSE SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS AND GENDER IDENTITIES. PROCLAIM IS OPEN TO ROSTERED LEADERS OR THOSE PREPARING FOR ROSTERED MINISTRY FROM MULTIPLE LUTHERAN ROSTERS (FOR EXAMPLE, ELCA, ELCIC, LCMS, ELM).


CANDIDACY ACCOMPANIMENT - ELM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK DIRECTLY WITH CANDIDATES FOR ROSTERED MINISTRY IN THE ELCA AND ELCIC. ELM ALSO DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHURCH-WIDE STAFF, SYNODS, AND SEMINARIES AND TO MAKE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO CANDIDATES, CANDIDACY COMMITTEES, AND SYNOD STAFF TO ENSURE RESPECTFUL, EFFECTIVE, AND MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE CANDIDACY PROCESS. AS QUEER SEMINARIANS GRADUATE, THEY ARE PAIRED WITH A FIRSTCALL COACH WHICH DRAWS FROM WISDOM AND COUNSEL OF PROCLAIM MEMBERS IN SETTLED CALLS WHO HAVE REGIONAL CONNECTIONS AND COACHING SKILLS.


MINISTRY ENGAGEMENT - ELM WORKS TO ENCOURAGE A DIVERSITY OF CALLS FOR GIFTED LGBTQIA+ LEADERS, WHILE CELEBRATING AND HIGHLIGHTING EXTRAORDINARY CONGREGATIONS AND MINISTRIES IMPACTED BY THE MINISTRY OF LGBTQIA+ LEADERS.


OTHER - THE TOTAL AMOUNT INCLUDES VARIOUS "SHARED" EXPENSES WHICH SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM, MANAGEMENT, AND FUNDRAISING EFFORTS INCLUDING STAFFING AND OFFICE EXPENSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amanda Gerken-Nelson Thru 102021
Executive Di
$49,939
Margarette Ouji
Co-Chair
$0
Michael Wilker
Co-Chair
$0
Rev Jan Peterson
Treasurer
$0
Suzannah Porter
Secretary
$0
Sarah Garrett Krey
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $27,450
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$365,925
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $57,245
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$393,375
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
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 $393,375

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries has recieved totaling $54,451.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
E Rhodes And Leona B Carpenter Foundation

Radnor, PA

PURPOSE: HELP WITH GENERAL OPERATING COSTS

$30,000
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$19,300
St Olaf College

Northfield, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$5,080
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$71
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