LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ALASKA

EIN: 943055592 501(c)(3) Human Services

ANCHORAGE, AK

Total Revenue
$1,612,939
Total Expenses
$1,617,022
Total Assets
$1,086,843
Net Assets
$753,051
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
AK
Principal Officer
ALAN BUDAHL
Phone
9072720643
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF ALASKA, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 30% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

PROVIDING HOPE BY RESPONDING TO HUMAN NEEDS THROUGH SERVICES THAT SUSTAIN AND TRANSFORM LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $999,828

FOOD PANTRY IN FY25 WE DISTRIBUTED 514,727 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 14,599 HOUSEHOLDS OR 31,969 INDIVIDUALS. THESE NUMBERS ARE TRACKED THROUGH PANTRYSOFT REGISTRATION SYSTEM. EACH HOUSEHOLD HAS A RECORD OF...

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FOOD PANTRY IN FY25 WE DISTRIBUTED 514,727 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 14,599 HOUSEHOLDS OR 31,969 INDIVIDUALS. THESE NUMBERS ARE TRACKED THROUGH PANTRYSOFT REGISTRATION SYSTEM. EACH HOUSEHOLD HAS A RECORD OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE LIVING IN THE HOUSEHOLD BY AGE. THESE NUMBERS ARE DOWN FROM FY24 AS THE COVID SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL FOOD PROGRAMS HAD ENDED. THE LSSA FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN FOUR DAYS A WEEK, TUESDAY-FRIDAY FOR 3 HOURS EACH DAY. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY IN FY25 OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTED 237,435 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 9,136 HOUSEHOLDS OR 31,367 INDIVIDUALS FROM OUR DISTRIBUTION SITE IN THE PARKING LOT OF LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HOPE LOCATED AT 1847 W. NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD. WE OPERATE EVERY TUESDAY FROM 3:30PM TO 6:00PM UNLESS IT IS A HOLIDAY OR IF WE CANCEL DUE WEATHER. WE TRACK THE REGISTRATION THAT WE REPORT TO THE FOOD BANK OF ALASKA. THE FOOD BANK WEIGHS THE FOOD BEFORE THEY BRING IT TO THE SITE FOR DISTRIBUTION.

Program 2
Expenses: $92,669 Revenue: $20,833

ROOSEVELT ROOSEVELT HOUSE IS A HOUSING UNIT THAT HAVE OPERATED SINCE 1994 FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES LOCATED AT 2300 ROOSEVELT DRIVE AND CONSISTS OF 5 ONE BEDROOM UNITS AND 1 TWO...

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ROOSEVELT ROOSEVELT HOUSE IS A HOUSING UNIT THAT HAVE OPERATED SINCE 1994 FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES LOCATED AT 2300 ROOSEVELT DRIVE AND CONSISTS OF 5 ONE BEDROOM UNITS AND 1 TWO BEDROOM UNIT APARTMENTS. DURING FY25 WE HAD 4 ONE BEDROOM UNITS OCCUPIED CLOSE TO 100% WITH ONE UNIT CLOSED FOR RENOVATION. THE TWO BEDROOM UNIT WAS OCCUPIED 100% OF THE TIME. TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) TLP HAS BEEN A PROGRAM OF LSSA OF LSSA SINCE 1994 ALSO. THIS FOUR APARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED AT 804 W. 16TH AVENUE. IT IS A PROGRAM FOR SINGLE HOMELESS MEN. WE HAVE A RESIDENT MANAGER WHO LIVES IN ONE OF THE UNIT AND THE OTHER 3 UNITS HOUSE ONE INDIVIDUAL. IN JUNE 2025 THE BOARD HAS DECIDED TO SELL THE BUILDING AS WE HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT ARE VERY COSTLY TO FIX. WE DID SOME WORK ON THE BUILDING GETTING READY FOR SALE AND IT WENT ON THE MARKET DECEMBER 2025 AFTER THE LAST TENANT MOVED OUT.

Program 3
Expenses: $305,373

DIRECT ASSISTANCE WE HELPED THE FOLLOWING IN OUR DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. BIRTH CERTIFICATE (ALASKAN BORN) 403 BIRTH CERTIFICATES (BORN OUT OF STATE) 57 ALASKA STATE IDS 837 ALAKA DRIVERS LICENSE...

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DIRECT ASSISTANCE WE HELPED THE FOLLOWING IN OUR DIRECT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. BIRTH CERTIFICATE (ALASKAN BORN) 403 BIRTH CERTIFICATES (BORN OUT OF STATE) 57 ALASKA STATE IDS 837 ALAKA DRIVERS LICENSE 13 RESTRICTED ALASKAN IDS OR DRIVER LICENSE 18 NEW PROGRAM FOR LSSA THIS FY WAS REAL IDS AND DRIVER LICENSE REAL IDS 52 REAL DRIVER LICENSE 55 BUS PASSES 7 GAS CARDS 55 CARRS/SAFEWAY GIFT CARDS 35 PRESCRIPTION HELP 12 UTIITY ASSISTANCE 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE 8 STRANDED RURAL ALASKANS 6 WE HELPED 1,464 INDIVIDUALS WITH VOUCHERS FOR THESE PROGRAMS IN FY25. THE REASON FOR THE INCREASE HAS BEEN THOSE NEEDING REAL IDS THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTED ON MAY 7, 2025. WE TRACK THIS INFORMATION IN FORMSTACK. MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION ANYONE SEEKING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DOCTORS APPOINTMENT OR MEDICAL PROCEDURES CAN CALL US FOR A RIDE IN OUR PROGRAM WITH ALASKA YELLOW CAB. WE PROVIDED 349 CLIENTS WITH MORE THAN 650 RIDES. WE TRACK THIS INFORMATION ON AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET. GOLDEN CONNECTIONS OUR NEWEST PROGRAM IS GOLDEN CONNECTIONS WHICH IS A PROGRAM THAT HELPS SENIORS FIGHT ISOLATION THAT WE ALL EXPERIENCED DURING COVID 19. WE HOST MONTHLY IF NOT TWICE PROGRAMS WITH LUNCH; SUCH AS GCI CELL PHONE CLASSES, VALENTINE DAY PARTY, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, A CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR, DAY AT THE MUSEUM, TOUR OF THE BOTANICAL GARDENS, COOKING CLASSES, SUMMER PICNIC AT KINCAID PARK, ETC. WE HAVE OVER 300 SENIORS CONNECTED WITH US AND HOLD TO CONTINUE GROW THIS PROGRAM.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,589,993
Program Service Revenue $20,833
Investment Income $21,521
Other Revenue $-19,408
TOTAL REVENUE $1,612,939

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,140,196
Salaries & Benefits $273,776
Fundraising Expenses $24,879
Program Expenses $1,397,870
Other Expenses $203,050
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,617,022

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,612,939 $1,244,925 +0.3%
Expenses $1,617,022 $1,394,431 +0.2%
Net Income $-4,083 $-149,506 -1.0%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
1540

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
$102,559
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALAN BUDAHL EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$94,091 $8,468 $102,559
MARK SCHMELING PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS KOEHLER VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOK IVEY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH FOERSTER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF STARK THRU 62025 DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DICK MANDSAGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH HALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB BUCH DIRECTOR 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 $1,612,939 $1,617,022 $1,086,843 $-4,083
2024 $1,244,925 $1,394,431 $1,108,515 $-149,506
2023 $1,566,552 $1,634,032 $1,289,379 $-67,480
2022 $1,623,381 $1,924,467 $1,394,860 $-301,086
2021 $2,730,785 $2,157,248 $1,662,542 $573,537
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