PITTSBURGH AREA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES (EIN 651234532) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Adam Thompson

Phone

4124073306

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

PITTSBURGH AREA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $291K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $81K, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Pittsburgh Area Lutheran Ministries (PALM) is to facilitate cooperation among The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the Pittsburgh region and outlying areas in supporting the church's mission work. PALM is a Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $286,016

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,955

Other Revenue $2,555

TOTAL REVENUE $290,526

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,267

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $209,187

Other Expenses $190,920

TOTAL EXPENSES $209,187

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$290,526	$227,200	+0.3%
Expenses	$209,187	$193,814	+0.1%
Net Income	$81,339	$33,386	+1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
The Rev'd Adam Thompson	President	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
The Rev'd Berton Greenway	Director	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Brandon Price	Treasurer	5	Officer	$0	$0	$0
The Rev'd Kyle Mullins	Director	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
The Rev'd Justin Schmidt	Director	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Joseph Solberg	Secretary	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
The Rev'd Brett Witmer	Director	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
David McElroy	Director	1	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Eric Fattig	Director	1	Officer	$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	$290,526	$209,187	$599,012	$81,339
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$559,857	$211,960	$120,111	$347,897
2022	$217,920	$5,095	$81,148	$212,825

PITTSBURGH AREA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES