Central Lutheran Church

Organization Overview

Central Lutheran Church is located in Van Nuys, CA. The organization was established in 1988. 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, Central Lutheran Church employed 4 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Central Lutheran Church is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE WORSHIP AND FAITH FORMATION, OFFER FOOD SECURITY THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND GARDENING, AND PROVIDE A COMMUNITY GARDEN AND ORCHARD TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 350 AVERAGE WEEKLY FOOD CLIENTS AND 50 - 70 VOLUNTEERS, EXPANDING VOLUNTEER BASE FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION FOR COMMUNITY FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE, 31% GROWTH IN CLIENTS OVER 2020 YEAR-ENDS AVERAGE, FOOD SECURITY IMPROVED FOR NEIGHBORS IN DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD FOR ALL IN NEED, SERVING 13,984 HOUSEHOLDS AND 58,082 PERSONS DURING 2021 WITH FOOD DISTRIBUTION


WORSHIP SERVICES AND FAITH FORMATION: 52 SUNDAYS, INCLUDING ONLINE ONLY, ONLINE + IN-PERSON HYBRID - WE MET IN AN INTERACTIVE ZOOM FORMAT WEEKLY TO PROMOTE OUR COMMUNITY AND CONNECT PEOPLE FROM LOS ANGELES TO SACRAMENT TO SAN DIEGO; WE ENHANCED WORSHIP WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT; WE OFFERED PRAYER AND PASTORAL CARE TO 22 MEMBERS, AND 6-8 AVERAGE WEEKLY ONLINE GUESTS, AS WELL AS 50 FOOD VOLUNTEERS AND 350 AVG WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION CLIENTS; OFFERED BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS IN OCTOBER; BAPTIZED 1 ADULT; HOSTED CAMP@CENTRLA FOR 21 CHILDREN AND 6 YOUTH WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND A CAMP IN 2021 DUE TO FINANCIAL LIMITATIONS AND/OR SUMMER SCHOOL COMMITMENT. OUR PASTOR SERVED AS ONE OF 6 PASTORS PROVIDING CONFIRMATION EXPERIENCE TO 15 STUDENTS IN THE GREATER SAN FERNANDO VALLEY REV OF OUR ELCA PARTNERSHIP WITH TWIN VALLEYS LUTHERAN PARISH. IN 2021, 6 OF THESE STUDENTS WENT THROUGH THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION.


COMMUNITY GARDEN: 2021 INCLUDE AN EXPANSION OF FOOD SECURITY CLASSES, DRIP IRRIGATION FOR MORE RELIABLE GARDEN FOOD YIELDS AND THE GROWING DEMAND FOR 30 COMMUNITY GARDENERS WITH DRIP IRRIGATION FOR WATER CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT AND GROUND IN WHICH TO GROW FOOD. 15 NEIGHBORS PARTICIPATED IN CONTAINER GARDENING CLASSES TO GROW FOOD ON APARTMENT BALCONIES AND IN WINDOWS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Reverend Marsha E Harris
Pastor And Administrator
$20,470
Gerardo R Castro
Vice President
$2,528
Barry Allen Smedberg
President
$0
Robert Mcduff
Secretary
$0
Mary Ann Harrison
Treasurer
$0
Osa Danam
Council Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$10,833
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$60,532
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$71,365
Total Program Service Revenue$136,491
Investment income $74
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 $208,365

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