LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER

EIN: 953751742 501(c)(3)

Lancaster, CA

Total Revenue
$112,509
Total Expenses
$171,499
Total Assets
$35,957
Net Assets
$35,957
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Wallace Buchholz
Phone
6619423900
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER is a small nonprofit that reported $113K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $171K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 52% operating deficit.

Mission

Organization conducts church services, Sunday school classes, and hosts fellowship gatherings. Also, rental of facilities to others for the purposes of religious services when facilities are available.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $54,075
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $58,434
TOTAL REVENUE $112,509

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $49,571
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $152,042
Other Expenses $121,928
TOTAL EXPENSES $171,499

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $112,509 $134,861 -0.2%
Expenses $171,499 $127,928 +0.3%
Net Income $-58,990 $6,933 -9.5%
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
N/A
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
7
Volunteers
3

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
2
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL REAVER PRESIDENT 3.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DEAN GORDER CONGREGATIONAL VP 1.0
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 $112,509 $171,499 $35,957 $-58,990
2024 $134,861 $127,928 $94,947 $6,933
2023 $225,014 $137,000 $88,014 $88,014
2020 $180,231 $182,965 $73,999 $-2,734
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