CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH-VAN NUYS A RELIGIOUS CORPORATION

EIN: 951683873 501(c)(3)

Van Nuys, CA

Total Revenue
$208,365
Total Expenses
$236,584
Total Assets
$620,000
Net Assets
$516,106
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Marsha E Harris
Phone
8187855414
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH-VAN NUYS A RELIGIOUS CORPORATION, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit that reported $208K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $237K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

Worship, Faith Formation and Revitalization, Prayer and pastoral care within and beyond our borders, New Mission to proactively connect with our community, Social Justice through food security (food distribution, community garden) and to bring all cultural and economic levels and greater community groups to engage with the Central community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $24,478 Revenue: $11,312

Food Distribution: 350 average weekly food clients and 50 - 70 volunteers, expanding volunteer base for Food Distribution for community for food assistance, 31% growth in clients over 2020 year-ends...

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Food Distribution: 350 average weekly food clients and 50 - 70 volunteers, expanding volunteer base for Food Distribution for community for food assistance, 31% growth in clients over 2020 year-ends average, food security improved for neighbors in distribution of food for all in need, serving 13,984 households and 58,082 persons during 2021 with food distribution

Program 2
Expenses: $159,314 Revenue: $184,425

Worship Services and Faith Formation: 52 Sundays, including online only, online + In-Person Hybrid - we met in an interactive Zoom format weekly to promote our community and connect people from Los...

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Worship Services and Faith Formation: 52 Sundays, including online only, online + In-Person Hybrid - we met in an interactive Zoom format weekly to promote our community and connect people from Los Angeles to Sacrament to San Diego; we enhanced worship with audio and video broadcasting equipment; We offered Prayer and Pastoral Care to 22 members, and 6-8 average weekly online guests, as well as 50 food volunteers and 350 avg weekly food distribution clients; offered Blessing of the Animals in October; baptized 1 Adult; Hosted Camp@Centrla for 21 children and 6 youth who otherwise would not have been able to attend a camp in 2021 due to financial limitations and/or summer school commitment. Our pastor served as one of 6 pastors providing Confirmation experience to 15 students in the greater San Fernando Valley rev of our ELCA partnership with Twin Valleys Lutheran Parish. In 2021, 6 of these students went through the Rite of Confirmation.

Program 3
Expenses: $12,326 Revenue: $12,628

Community Garden: 2021 include an expansion of food security classes, drip irrigation for more reliable garden food yields and the growing demand for 30 community gardeners with drip irrigation for...

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Community Garden: 2021 include an expansion of food security classes, drip irrigation for more reliable garden food yields and the growing demand for 30 community gardeners with drip irrigation for water conservation management and ground in which to grow food. 15 neighbors participated in container gardening classes to grow food on apartment balconies and in windows.

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $71,365
Program Service Revenue $136,491
Investment Income $74
Other Revenue $435
TOTAL REVENUE $208,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,708
Salaries & Benefits $121,591
Fundraising Expenses $9,541
Program Expenses $196,118
Other Expenses $112,285
TOTAL EXPENSES $236,584

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $208,365 $223,982 -0.1%
Expenses $236,584 $202,312 +0.2%
Net Income $-28,219 $21,670 -2.3%
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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
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

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
$67,998
Total Directors
7
$67,998
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Reverend Marsha E Harris Pastor and Administrator 60
Officer Director Highest
$20,470 $45,000 $65,470
Gerardo R Castro Vice President 8
Officer Director
$2,528 $0 $2,528
Barry Allen Smedberg President 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert McDuff Secretary 8
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Harrison Treasurer 8
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Osa Danam Council Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabriela Pelayo Council Member 1
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
2021 $208,365 $236,584 $620,000 $-28,219
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