LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND

EIN: 362212704 501(c)(3) Human Services

NORTHBROOK, IL

Total Revenue
$3,402,125
Total Expenses
$3,572,519
Total Assets
$4,373,069
Net Assets
$4,069,514
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1944
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
TIM SCHMITT
Phone
8664556466
Tax Period
2024-02-01 to 2025-01-31

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES FUND, founded in 1944, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

INITIATE, DEVELOP, COORDINATE, PROMOTE, AND SUPPORT A UNIFIED EFFORT OF CHRISTIAN HUMAN CARE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,051,498 Revenue: $179,413

K-9 MINISTRIES - PLACES TRAINED COMFORT DOGS IN PARISHES. LCCF PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMFORT DOG HANDLERS AND CAREGIVERS AND WORKS WITH THE CONGREGATIONS TO DEVELOP MINISTRY...

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K-9 MINISTRIES - PLACES TRAINED COMFORT DOGS IN PARISHES. LCCF PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR THE COMFORT DOG HANDLERS AND CAREGIVERS AND WORKS WITH THE CONGREGATIONS TO DEVELOP MINISTRY PLANS THAT UTILIZE THE DOGS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE K-9 MILITARY MINISTRY, WHICH ENCOMPASSES OUTREACH DESIGNED TO SPECIFICALLY CONNECT WITH ACTIVE MILITAR, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO STAND BY THEM DURING ACTIVE SERVICE AND UPON RETURNING HOME. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE K-9 POLICE MINISTRY. THE K-9 POLICE MINISTRY HANDLERS ARE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (CURRENT AND FORMER) WHO UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $226,092 Revenue: $12,308

DISCIPLESHIP PROVIDES FAITH-BASED TRAINING AND MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS, CHURCH LEADERS, AND CONGREGATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND OUTREACH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...

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DISCIPLESHIP PROVIDES FAITH-BASED TRAINING AND MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS, CHURCH LEADERS, AND CONGREGATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE AND OUTREACH. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING, MINISTRY RESOURCES, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT SUPPORT SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND STRENGTHEN CONGREGATIONAL ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY SERVICE CONSISTENT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS MISSION.

Program 3
Expenses: $307,277 Revenue: $6,244

HUMAN MINISTRY CARE (HMC) PROVIDES SPIRITUAL CARE, MINISTRY SUPPORT, AND FAITH-BASED OUTREACH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PASTORS, CHURCHES, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING...

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HUMAN MINISTRY CARE (HMC) PROVIDES SPIRITUAL CARE, MINISTRY SUPPORT, AND FAITH-BASED OUTREACH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PASTORS, CHURCHES, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT, PRAYER MINISTRY, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING CRISIS, TRAUMA, OR OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES. THESE EFFORTS SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS MISSION BY STRENGTHENING CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND COMMUNITY MINISTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,984,557
Program Service Revenue $197,975
Investment Income $192,257
Other Revenue $27,336
TOTAL REVENUE $3,402,125

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $164,932
Salaries & Benefits $2,349,415
Fundraising Expenses $328,595
Program Expenses $3,030,785
Other Expenses $1,058,172
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,572,519

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,402,125 $3,142,200 +0.1%
Expenses $3,572,519 $3,464,685 +0.0%
Net Income $-170,394 $-322,485 -0.5%
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
10
Independent Members
7
Employees
45
Volunteers
1100

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
9
$538,558
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
2
$108,221
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
1 REV CHRISTOPHER SINGER PRESIDENT & CEO 50.00
Officer
$156,000 $0 $156,000
2 TRICIA LEWIS BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
3 LEAH COLLISTER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
4 LYNDA STREICH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
5 TIM SCHMITT TREASURER 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
6 REV DAN GILBERT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
7 PHIL BANDY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
8 DR DEVIN CUSTONS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
9 NOEMI GUERRA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
10 DR KENT SCHLICHTEMEIER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
11 REV KRISTOPHER WHITBY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
12 ANASTASIA PAPPAS DIRECTOR OF K-9 MINISTRY 50.00
Officer
$88,500 $0 $88,500
13 KATHLEEN O'DAY DIRECTOR OF DISASTER RESPONSE MINISTRY 50.00
Officer
$71,000 $0 $71,000
14 SARAH SEKKI DIRECTOR OF HEART OF MERCY AND COMPASSION MINISTRY 50.00
Officer
$76,000 $0 $76,000
15 DENISE SNIDER DIRECTOR OF HUMAN CARE MINSITRY 50.00
Officer
$76,000 $0 $76,000
16 RICHARD WATERS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 50.00
Officer
$71,058 $0 $71,058
17 SANDRA SMEDINGHOFF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 36.00
Key Emp
$30,221 $0 $30,221
18 SHANNON BESHARA EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT 50.00
Key Emp
$78,000 $0 $78,000
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 $3,402,125 $3,572,519 $4,373,069 $-170,394
2024 $3,142,200 $3,464,685 $4,481,245 $-322,485
2023 $4,010,814 $3,405,232 $4,714,888 $605,582
2022 $3,604,675 $2,733,722 $4,269,625 $870,953
2021 $2,535,908 $2,467,127 $3,467,157 $68,781
2020 $2,771,903 $2,802,310 $3,035,971 $-30,407
2019 $2,725,821 $2,641,217 $3,090,220 $84,604
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