METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY

EIN: 430970991 501(c)(3)

KANSAS CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$9,813,456
Total Expenses
$8,630,071
Total Assets
$8,528,165
Net Assets
$8,343,801
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
SCOTT COOPER
Phone
8169310027
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $8.6M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY HELPS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, SUPPORTING THEM IN ACHIEVING HOUSING AND PERSONAL STABILITY, FOOD SECURITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,061,269 Revenue: $0

CASE MANAGEMENT: METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY (MLM) PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR CLIENTS THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS FOR FOOD, DIAPERS, HYGIENE ITEMS, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDENTIFICATION AND...

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CASE MANAGEMENT: METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY (MLM) PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR CLIENTS THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS FOR FOOD, DIAPERS, HYGIENE ITEMS, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDENTIFICATION AND RENT/UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO STABILIZE THE FAMILY. IN ADDITION TO THIS SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE, MLM PROVIDES INTENSIVE, YEAR-LONG CASE MANAGEMENT WHICH INCLUDES HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, HOUSEHOLD SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT. TO ENSURE THAT PERMANENT AND LASTING SOLUTIONS ARE IN PLACE FOR MLM CLIENTS, MLM CONTINUES TO FOLLOW UP WITH FAMILIES FOR FIVE YEARS. PROGRAMMING IS TARGETED TO AT-RISK AND HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,455,020 Revenue: $0

CLIENT SERVICES: METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY PROVIDES SHELF-STABLE FOOD, FRESH PRODUCE, HYGIENE ITEMS, DIAPERS, SACK LUNCHES, SENIOR COMMODITIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BIRTH...

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CLIENT SERVICES: METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY PROVIDES SHELF-STABLE FOOD, FRESH PRODUCE, HYGIENE ITEMS, DIAPERS, SACK LUNCHES, SENIOR COMMODITIES, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDENTIFICATION, RENT AND UTILITIES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN URGENT NEED OF ASSISTANCE FROM THREE AGENCY LOCATIONS. PROGRAMMING IS TARGETED TO LOW-INCOME, IMPOVERISHED, AT-RISK AND HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,323,905 Revenue: $31,113

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: OVER TIME, METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY (MLM) HAS DEVELOPED A PORTFOLIO OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY OPERATE IN. THE...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: OVER TIME, METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY (MLM) HAS DEVELOPED A PORTFOLIO OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY OPERATE IN. THE MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME, ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE IN NEED OF REPAIRS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THEIR HOMES, ALLOWING THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES.MLM ALSO HOSTS A CHRISTMAS STORE IN KANSAS CITY ALONGSIDE A VOLUNTEER CORPS OF 500 PEOPLE TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 900 FAMILIES WITH FOOD VOUCHERS AND A SELF-SHOP STORE WITH GIFTS FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY.ADDITIONALLY, MLM HOSTS TWO UNLIMITED HOT BREAKFASTS EACH SATURDAY IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS AND KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. FINALLY, THE MLM ORCHARD AND COMMUNITY GARDENS EXIST TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH BY PROVIDING BETTER FOOD FOR PEOPLE IN THE ADJACENT NEIGHBORHOODS OF BOSTON HEIGHTS AND MOUNT HOPE. MLM MANAGES AN 80 TREE ORCHARD THAT PRODUCES A WIDE VARIETY OF FRUIT, INCLUDING APPLES, PEACHES, APRICOTS, CHERRIES, PEARS AND PLUMS. MLM ALSO OFFERS AND MAINTAINS COMMUNITY GARDEN BEDS FOR RESIDENTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE FRESH PRODUCE OF THEIR CHOICE IS GROWN. THE ORCHARD AND COMMUNITY GARDENS CONTINUE TO BE A PLACE OF HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND SEEK TO CHANGE THE HABITS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY TOWARD HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,484,211
Program Service Revenue $31,113
Investment Income $311,107
Other Revenue $-12,975
TOTAL REVENUE $9,813,456

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,320,036
Salaries & Benefits $1,839,931
Fundraising Expenses $294,823
Program Expenses $7,840,194
Other Expenses $470,104
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,630,071

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,813,456 $8,832,849 +0.1%
Expenses $8,630,071 $7,948,825 +0.1%
Net Income $1,183,385 $884,024 +0.3%
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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
33
Volunteers
1080

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
5
$199,366
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIK OLSON CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP KERNEN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY HOWARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA SARGEON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ANDERSON BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY BRENDE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J DOUG CLOPTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE DICKERSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN FUGER PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK A GASH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA HONEYCUTT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY KAUFMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT LONG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT COOPER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$155,312 $44,054 $199,366
BECKY POITRAS VP/ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Highest
$112,645 $15,272 $127,917
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
2024 $9,813,456 $8,630,071 $8,528,165 $1,183,385
2023 $8,832,849 $7,948,825 $7,167,233 $884,024
2022 $11,593,205 $10,717,161 $6,250,475 $876,044
2021 $11,500,052 $10,050,272 $5,622,627 $1,449,780
2020 $4,082,515 $3,460,620 $4,168,668 $621,895
2020 $7,373,995 $7,584,179 $3,572,397 $-210,184
2019 $5,723,277 $4,355,549 $3,504,996 $1,367,728
2018 $4,745,135 $4,549,599 $2,181,810 $195,536
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