Lutheran Social Services Inc

EIN: 350868124 501(c)(3) Human Services

Fort Wayne, IN

Total Revenue
$5,468,471
Total Expenses
$6,356,825
Total Assets
$6,741,834
Net Assets
$6,250,543
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1951
Legal Domicile
IN
Phone
2604263347
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Lutheran Social Services Inc, founded in 1951, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $6.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY, LSSI FOCUSES ON EQUIPPING WILLING FAMILIES FACING THE MOST CHALLENGING OBSTACLES WITH THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO MAKE POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES AS EVIDENCED BY ADVANCEMENT TOWARD ECONOMIC AND FAMILY STABILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,714,869 Revenue: $136,878

Children's Village Early Learning Center is a licensed and nationally accredited Early Learning and Child Care Center that provides social, emotional, and cognitive development curriculum along with...

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Children's Village Early Learning Center is a licensed and nationally accredited Early Learning and Child Care Center that provides social, emotional, and cognitive development curriculum along with intergenerational activities for children ages 6 weeks through PreK. The center is located on the campus of Lutheran Life Villages South Anthony Campus. During 2025, 86 children were served in this program. During 2025 we made the difficult decision to close this program in January of 2026. The changes made to the State of Indiana's Childcare Voucher funding resulted in our enrollment dropping and the costs to keep the program open were not sustainable for the organization.

Program 2
Expenses: $620,812 Revenue: $1,814,325

Balance Works provides licensed therapy services to address the mental and behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and adults in our community. This program served 383 clients during 2025.

Program 3
Expenses: $461,555 Revenue: $80,009

LSSI (LASTING STABILITY AND SUCCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS) WORKS IS A WORKFORCE INITIATIVE PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP THEM OBTAIN FULL TIME CAREER PATH...

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LSSI (LASTING STABILITY AND SUCCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS) WORKS IS A WORKFORCE INITIATIVE PROVIDING PARTICIPANTS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP THEM OBTAIN FULL TIME CAREER PATH EMPLOYMENT. THIS IS DONE THROUGH A SIMULATED WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT WITH INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND FOCUS ON REDUCING THE PARTICIPANT'S PERSONAL BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. FOLLOWING THE INITIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, PARTICIPANTS CONTINUE TO LEARN PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND IDENTIFY THEIR PASSIONS. ONCE EMPLOYED IN A SUSTAINABLE POSITION, LSSI WORKS STAFF PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE CLIENTS IN ORDER TO HELP ENSURE LONG-TERM SUCCESS. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 198 CLIENTS IN 2025.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,921,438
Program Service Revenue $3,436,715
Investment Income $110,318
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $5,468,471

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $460,534
Salaries & Benefits $4,445,997
Fundraising Expenses $285,664
Program Expenses $5,101,021
Other Expenses $1,450,294
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,356,825

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $5,468,471 $5,196,575 +0.1%
Expenses $6,356,825 $6,110,940 +0.0%
Net Income $-888,354 $-914,365 0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
93
Volunteers
47

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
6
$364,486
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BETH NIETER BOARD VICE-CHAIRPERSON 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA GOFF BOARD CHAIRPERSON 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEREDITH TOURNEY BOARD SECRETARY 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MABEE BOARD Treasurer 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY SCHUMM BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN TRZYNKA BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE MILLS VANLANINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY REITH BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL CLEM BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN NICHOLS BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA AHLERSMEYER BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
REVEREND DANIEL MAY BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
REVEREND MICHAEL WAKELAND BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH BIENZ BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS SCARE BOARD MEMBER 2.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA MOELLERING PRESIDENT & CEO 50.0
Officer
$195,441 $22,197 $217,638
SHAWNA SQUIBB CFAO 50.0
Officer
$123,313 $23,535 $146,848
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 $5,468,471 $6,356,825 $6,741,834 $-888,354
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,301,494 $5,659,344 $8,264,336 $642,150
2022 $5,362,910 $5,335,313 $7,287,662 $27,597
2021 $5,312,254 $4,840,214 $7,480,169 $472,040
2020 $5,078,495 $4,546,172 $7,110,860 $532,323
2019 $3,758,670 $4,056,467 $5,918,088 $-297,797
2018 $3,455,404 $3,981,085 $5,542,095 $-525,681
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