LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA INC

EIN: 420698267 501(c)(3) Human Services

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$32,547,993
Total Expenses
$33,665,728
Total Assets
$27,133,617
Net Assets
$23,868,175
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1939
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
RENEE HARDMAN
Phone
5152717402
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA INC, founded in 1939, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $32.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA'S MISSION IS BASED ON A CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO ALL OUR NEIGHBORS. OUR MISSION IS, INDEED, WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO: LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA RESPONDS TO THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH COMPASSIONATE SERVICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,747,492 Revenue: $14,613,265

"SERVICES TO FAMILIES" IS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN, BUILD, AND FORTIFY FAMILIES. LSI PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN SKILLS SUCH AS ANGER MANAGEMENT, COPING OR...

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"SERVICES TO FAMILIES" IS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN, BUILD, AND FORTIFY FAMILIES. LSI PROVIDES IN-HOME SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN SKILLS SUCH AS ANGER MANAGEMENT, COPING OR COMMUNICATION. BASED ON A MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF THE CHILD, THE GOALS AND APPROACH ENCOMPASS THE ENTIRE FAMILY. LSI ALSO PROVIDES URGENT SERVICES, SUCH AS CRISIS INTERVENTION OR FAMILY TEAM MEETINGS. WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF AVOIDING AN OUT-OF-HOME CHILD PLACEMENT, THESE SERVICES ENCOMPASS THE ENTIRE FAMILY WITH SHARED GOALS AND SUCCESSES. IN ADDITION TO MANY COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT FILL THE GAPS BETWEEN LOCAL RESOURCES AND IDENTIFIED NEEDS, LSI IS A PARTNER ON STATEWIDE CONTRACTS FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING IOWA'S FOSTER/ADOPTIVE FAMILIES AND FAMILY SAFETY, RISK PERMANENT SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,071,945 Revenue: $7,063,690

"SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" HELPS INDIVIDUALS GAIN AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND ASSISTS CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING CRUCIAL RESPITE CARE, WHICH HELPS TO PREVENT...

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"SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES" HELPS INDIVIDUALS GAIN AND MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND ASSISTS CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING CRUCIAL RESPITE CARE, WHICH HELPS TO PREVENT OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. CONSUMERS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HOURLY OR 24-HOUR SERVICES TO HELP THEM LEARN LIFE SKILLS AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUAL GOALS.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,124,945 Revenue: $3,084,971

REFUGEE COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT REFUGEES IN CONNECTING ELDERLY REFUGEES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT READINESS SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FACE HIGH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE...

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REFUGEE COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORT REFUGEES IN CONNECTING ELDERLY REFUGEES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT READINESS SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FACE HIGH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING, AND SUPPORT REFUGEES IN COMMUNITY GARDENING INITIATIVES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,321,685
Program Service Revenue $27,037,563
Investment Income $1,049,378
Other Revenue $139,367
TOTAL REVENUE $32,547,993

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,571,338
Salaries & Benefits $23,054,496
Fundraising Expenses $962,465
Program Expenses $28,766,358
Other Expenses $9,039,894
TOTAL EXPENSES $33,665,728

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $32,547,993 $31,144,221 +0.0%
Expenses $33,665,728 $32,969,694 +0.0%
Net Income $-1,117,735 $-1,825,473 -0.4%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
811
Volunteers
376

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
$602,708
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FERGUS KATIE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONGAN JODI VICE CHAIR 1.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OHLE KRIS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CURRENT BISHOP AMY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GALLMEYER JERRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HALAAS BISHOP LORNA DIRECTOR 1.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONES BISHOP KEVIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BHATTACHARYYA RYAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WEEKLEY ANGELA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PLEUSS JESSICA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCHMIDT REV MICHAEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANSON REV JEFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN DANIEL INTERIM PRESIDENT/CEO 41.00
Officer
$205,828 $14,646 $220,474
TWARDOS JOHN PRESIDENT/CEO THRU MARCH 2023 41.00
Officer
$243,830 $12,979 $256,809
KNIEF RONI CFO 41.00
Officer
$116,605 $8,820 $125,425
GREEN SARAH VICE PRESIDENT PHILANTHROP 40.00
Highest
$123,353 $4,486 $127,839
KRAUSE NANCY VICE PRESIDENT OF PORGRAMS AND SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$100,369 $6,607 $106,976
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $32,547,993 $33,665,728 $27,133,617 $-1,117,735
2022 $31,144,221 $32,969,694 $28,295,606 $-1,825,473
2021 $34,502,625 $29,385,379 $29,699,936 $5,117,246
2020 $31,084,126 $30,990,705 $25,023,543 $93,421
2019 $34,750,438 $35,110,705 $24,037,522 $-360,267
2018 $34,304,625 $36,317,121 $24,762,672 $-2,012,496
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