LOVING SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL SERVICES AND FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 364495623 501(c)(3) Human Services

BLUFFTON, IN

Total Revenue
$5,496,900
Total Expenses
$5,149,703
Total Assets
$9,736,678
Net Assets
$9,691,238
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
DOUG ISCH
Phone
2608249000
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

LOVING SHEPHERD INTERNATIONAL SERVICES AND FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $5.1M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

WE HELP THE WORLD'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN REACH THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL SO THEY CAN BECOME GODLY LEADERS AND TRANSFORM THEIR CULTURE FOR CHRIST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,891,753

HAITI - LSM HELPS EXTREMELY VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN HAITI EXPERIENCE THE LOVE AND SAFETY OF A CHRISTIAN FAMILY. THESE CHILDREN WHO WERE ONCE ORHPANED, ABANDONED, ABUSED OR CHILD SLAVES ARE NOW PART OF...

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HAITI - LSM HELPS EXTREMELY VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN HAITI EXPERIENCE THE LOVE AND SAFETY OF A CHRISTIAN FAMILY. THESE CHILDREN WHO WERE ONCE ORHPANED, ABANDONED, ABUSED OR CHILD SLAVES ARE NOW PART OF OUR HOMES OF HOPE PROGRAM. THEY RECEIVE THE LOVE OF A FAMILY, DISCIPLESHIP, EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING WHICH EMPOWERS THEM TO THRIVE AND BECOME FUTURE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. BUSINESS - LSM OPERATES MULTIPLE BUSINESSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING REVENUE STREAMS TO SUPPORT LSM'S ONGOING WORK TO HELP VULNERABLE KIDS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE JOBS WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

Program 2
Expenses: $540,476

USA PROGRAM - LSM COMES ALONGSIDE FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING FREE ADOPTION RESOURCES TO FAMILIES NATIONWIDE. IN NORTHEAST INDIANA, WE HELP...

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USA PROGRAM - LSM COMES ALONGSIDE FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES IN THE UNITED STATES WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT, INCLUDING FREE ADOPTION RESOURCES TO FAMILIES NATIONWIDE. IN NORTHEAST INDIANA, WE HELP FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES WITH FREE COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. WE ALSO OFFER TIME FOR PARENTS TO RECONNECT AND REJUVENATE AT THE LSM RESPITE HOME. EACH AREA OF OUR U.S. MINISTRY LEVERAGES THE POWER OF CHRISTIAN FAMILIES TO EQUIP THEM TO CARE FOR VULNERABLE CHILDREN.

Program 3
Expenses: $247,021

ETHOPIA - LSM STRENGTHENS AND PRESERVES THE FAMILIES OF AT-RISK SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN ETHIOPIA. BY KEEPING THESE FAMILIES TOGETHER, CHILDREN ARE NO LONGER AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS...

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ETHOPIA - LSM STRENGTHENS AND PRESERVES THE FAMILIES OF AT-RISK SINGLE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN ETHIOPIA. BY KEEPING THESE FAMILIES TOGETHER, CHILDREN ARE NO LONGER AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS OR TRAFFICKED. OUR PROGRAM GIVES THESE FAMILIES THE DIGNITY AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO THRIVE SPRITUALLY, SOCIALLY, AND ECONOMICALLY SO THAT THEY CAN SERVE AS CHRIST-CENTERED ROLE MODELS FOR THEIR COMMUNITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,911,769
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $139,379
Other Revenue $1,445,752
TOTAL REVENUE $5,496,900

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,110,210
Fundraising Expenses $191,337
Program Expenses $4,679,250
Other Expenses $4,039,493
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,149,703

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,496,900 $4,895,381 +0.1%
Expenses $5,149,703 $5,529,756 -0.1%
Net Income $347,197 $-634,375 -1.5%
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
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
15
Volunteers
37

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
$130,566
Total Directors
8
$130,566
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DOUG ISCH LSM PRESIDEN 40.00
Officer Director
$92,211 $0 $92,211
ED SCHWARTZ DIR-NEW INIT 40.00
Officer Director
$38,355 $0 $38,355
DEMEKE DESSIE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM FELGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FIECHTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK GERBER BOARD PRESID 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE GERBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY RINGGER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $5,496,900 $5,149,703 $9,736,678 $347,197
2024 $4,895,381 $5,529,756 $9,296,251 $-634,375
2023 $7,027,099 $6,106,039 $9,886,351 $921,060
2022 $6,717,306 $5,931,597 $8,964,862 $785,709
2021 $6,457,810 $5,104,612 $8,261,570 $1,353,198
2020 $4,769,255 $4,173,880 $6,964,572 $595,375
2019 $4,446,541 $4,003,937 $6,231,786 $442,604
2018 $4,670,712 $4,239,619 $5,808,406 $431,093
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