LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL OHIO

EIN: 314412586 501(c)(3)

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$29,392,685
Total Expenses
$34,842,847
Total Assets
$52,799,235
Net Assets
$-5,719,954
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1914
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
RACHEL LUSTIG
Phone
6142285200
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL OHIO, founded in 1914, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $29.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $34.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

SINCE 1912, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL OHIO HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE IN NEED, INCLUDING FOOD PANTRIES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, SENIOR LIVING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES, DISASTER RESPONSE AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT UPLIFT FAMILIES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,604,572
Program Service Revenue $15,037,787
Investment Income $59,144
Other Revenue $691,182
TOTAL REVENUE $29,392,685

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $14,608,627
Fundraising Expenses $2,627,585
Program Expenses $28,824,512
Other Expenses $19,502,401
TOTAL EXPENSES $34,842,847

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $29,392,685 $32,301,419 -0.1%
Expenses $34,842,847 $30,354,801 +0.1%
Net Income $-5,450,162 $1,946,618 -3.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
585
Volunteers
1159

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$415,302
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TODD TREON EXEC BOARD CHAIR (THROUGH 12/23) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK DIEMER CHAIR: HSC (THROUGH 09/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG JORDAN CHAIR: AFC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED KENDALL CHAIR: AFC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MESLOW VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH MITCHELL CHAIR: EEC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM STEINBRENNER VICE CHAIR: HSC 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BAILEY MEMBER (THROUGH 09/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON KERR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON RIGGINS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON MCCLENDON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN SUITER VICE CHAIR: HSC (EFFECTIVE 10/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENE MANSER VICE CHAIR: AFC (EFFECTIVE 02/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG KEGG MEMBER (EFFECTIVE 10/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA PRILLERMAN MEMBER (EFFECTIVE 10/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP HELSER CFO 1.00
Officer
$196,569 $18,600 $215,169
RACHEL LUSTIG PRESIDENT & CEO (EFFECTIVE 05/23) 1.00
Officer
$195,241 $4,892 $200,133
HEATHER DUBBE VICE PRESIDENT - HR 50.00
Highest
$176,493 $6,784 $183,277
CHAD WOLVERTON VICE PRESIDENT - IT 50.00
Highest
$145,574 $23,652 $169,226
STEVE ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (EFFECTIVE 02/23) 50.00
Highest
$120,102 $29,229 $149,331
DON CONNOR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 50.00
Highest
$104,902 $24,473 $129,375
REV LARRY A CROWELL PRESIDENT & CEO (THROUGH 06/23) 1.00
$193,768 $7,099 $200,867
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $29,392,685 $34,842,847 $52,799,235 $-5,450,162
2023 $32,301,419 $30,354,801 $18,182,409 $1,946,618
2022 $24,048,991 $26,702,351 $14,674,468 $-2,653,360
2021 $25,192,460 $24,757,478 $17,727,741 $434,982
2020 $23,094,722 $23,245,388 $17,625,884 $-150,666
2019 $23,079,197 $23,347,343 $12,873,591 $-268,146
2018 $24,979,572 $24,620,579 $13,710,556 $358,993
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