LUTHERAN MINISTRY SERVICES NORTHWEST

EIN: 911347905 501(c)(3) Religion

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$243,223
Total Expenses
$276,594
Total Assets
$498,566
Net Assets
$496,215
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1938
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
ALICE PHILLIPS
Phone
2064507128
Tax Period
2025-03-01 to 2026-02-28

LUTHERAN MINISTRY SERVICES NORTHWEST, founded in 1938, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $243K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $277K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

SOCIAL SERVICES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $42,111 Revenue: $0

MARKETING, BENEFITS, EQUIPMENT RENT, CARE PACKAGES & PRISON MINISTRY

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $221,569
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $21,654
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $243,223

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $264,360
Fundraising Expenses $1,718
Program Expenses $42,111
Other Expenses $12,234
TOTAL EXPENSES $276,594

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $243,223 $196,876 +0.2%
Expenses $276,594 $281,375 0.0%
Net Income $-33,371 $-84,499 -0.6%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
25

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
1
$35,000
Total Directors
1
$35,000
Key Employees
3
$157,753
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIMOTHY JOHNSON CHAPLAIN 40.00
Key Emp
$32,000 $0 $32,000
RUTH ANN SHIMOI DECONESS 10.00
Key Emp
$23,683 $0 $23,683
DONALD SUNDENE EX DIR 18.00
Officer Director
$35,000 $0 $35,000
ARTHUR WERZNER CHAPLAIN 40.00
Key Emp Highest
$102,070 $0 $102,070
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
2026 $243,223 $276,594 $498,566 $-33,371
2025 $196,876 $281,375 $531,919 $-84,499
2024 $426,664 $274,772 $616,390 $151,892
2023 $427,540 $301,658 $464,393 $125,882
2022 $244,101 $244,553 $338,081 $-452
2021 $258,862 $238,966 $373,209 $19,896
2020 $454,720 $211,980 $319,122 $242,740
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