Lutheran Services in America 
The information on this page was last updated 1/1/2024. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Our national network model accelerates transformational change. Headquartered in Washington, DC with offices in the heart of Capitol Hill, Lutheran Services in America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving a healthier, more equitable future for people and communities in the United States.
The Lutheran Services in America network reaches one in 50 people in America each year. Our national network is united in its mission to transform lives and communities. Built on deep trust, open exchange and shared values, our national network model uniquely positions us to mobilize around ambitious goals and address complex challenges facing people and communities today.
Our shared calling to love and care for our neighbor is a force for bringing people and resources together to solve problems-impacting communities at scale-in ways that go beyond what any one organization can achieve on its own.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Lutheran Services in America
100 Maryland Ave NE
Ste 500
Washington, DC 20002
Website: lutheranservices.org
Phone: 800-664-3848
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 363304707
CEO/President: Alesia Frerichs
Chairman: Colleen Frankenfield
Board size: 12
Founder: Lutheran organizations
Ruling year: 2015
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We envision a network of connected, strong and thriving Lutheran social ministries that transform the lives of people and communities.
Mission statement
We champion Lutheran social ministry by building valuable connections, amplifying our voices and empowering our members in their mission to answer God's call to love and serve our neighbor.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Community Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 707 of 1114 | 62 of 108 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 617 of 1115 | 52 of 108 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 641 of 1115 | 56 of 108 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 662 of 1114 | 64 of 108 |
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 8% | 7% | 6% | 4% | 3% | 7% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 90% | 74% | 74% | 80% | 85% | 69% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 5% | 4% | 5% | 5% | 6% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 10% | 26% | 26% | 20% | 15% | 31% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 82% | 86% | 83% | 84% | 80% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 96% | 115% | 70% | 49% | 85% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 83% | 79% | 99% | 58% | 41% | 68% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | 4% | -15% | 30% | 51% | 15% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 1% | 3% | -11% | 23% | 64% | 26% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 12% | 10% | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.94 | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.85 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.91 | 1.06 | 1.01 | 1.02 | 1.04 | 1.09 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.15 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.93 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.04 | 8.04 | 11.41 | 11.46 | 13.22 | 2.98 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.34 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.06 | 17.03 | 14.93 | 22.51 | 19.45 | 8.61 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 11% | 18% | 11% | 12% | 12% | 42% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 83% | 140% | 123% | 185% | 160% | 68% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $6,774,395 | $5,961,705 | $6,834,128 | $5,138,820 | $3,616,188 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $77,845 | $189,583 | $130,349 | $177,685 | $155,990 |
| Short-term investments | $2,850,880 | $2,505,705 | $2,306,171 | $2,259,265 | $122,523 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $9,703,120 | $8,656,993 | $9,270,648 | $7,575,770 | $3,894,701 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $597,700 | $27,231 | $133,397 | $236,431 | $337,511 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $47,323 | $69,324 | $42,704 | $11,532 |
| Total long-term assets | $597,700 | $74,554 | $202,721 | $279,135 | $349,043 |
| Total assets | $10,300,820 | $8,731,547 | $9,473,369 | $7,854,905 | $4,243,744 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $263,403 | $408,008 | $206,082 | $290,286 | $681,122 |
| Other current liabilities | $944,041 | $350,621 | $602,535 | $282,747 | $624,071 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,207,444 | $758,629 | $808,617 | $573,033 | $1,305,193 |
| Debt | $94,002 | $119,326 | $130,459 | $104,995 | $118,650 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $596,704 | $63,720 | $199,972 | $276,327 | $349,590 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $690,706 | $183,046 | $330,431 | $381,322 | $468,240 |
| Total liabilities | $1,898,150 | $941,675 | $1,139,048 | $954,355 | $1,773,433 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $5,220,710 | $4,836,698 | $4,581,733 | $4,954,847 | $1,410,245 |
| With donor restrictions | $3,181,960 | $2,953,174 | $3,752,588 | $1,945,703 | $1,060,066 |
| Net assets | $8,402,670 | $7,789,872 | $8,334,321 | $6,900,550 | $2,470,311 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $4,633,797 | $4,063,185 | $5,142,956 | $7,447,822 | $2,920,438 |
| Program service revenue | $403,677 | $452,653 | $291,377 | $305,465 | $319,624 |
| Membership dues | $944,230 | $905,157 | $876,750 | $875,552 | $957,804 |
| Investment income | $262,744 | $75,935 | $113,948 | $109,546 | $52,774 |
| Other revenue | $8,555 | $5,790 | $6,852 | $11,991 | $9,231 |
| Total other revenue | $1,619,206 | $1,439,535 | $1,288,927 | $1,302,554 | $1,339,433 |
| Total revenue | $6,253,003 | $5,502,720 | $6,431,883 | $8,750,376 | $4,259,871 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $4,932,461 | $5,429,565 | $3,756,668 | $3,628,199 | $2,891,485 |
| Management and general | $739,662 | $659,738 | $531,446 | $496,645 | $500,212 |
| Fundraising | $313,276 | $259,597 | $223,308 | $195,293 | $215,744 |
| Total expenses | $5,985,399 | $6,348,900 | $4,511,422 | $4,320,137 | $3,607,441 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $267,604 | ($846,180) | $1,920,461 | $4,430,239 | $652,430 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $267,604 | ($846,180) | $1,920,461 | $4,430,239 | $652,430 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Alesia Frerichs | President and CEO | $264,732 |
| Deborah Hoesly | VP Development | $190,124 |
| Susan Newton | Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives | $148,162 |
| Kent Mitchell | Vice President of Strategy & Innovation | $133,898 |
| Bola Sodeinde | Business Operations Manager | $120,522 |
| Renada Johnson | Sr Director of Children, Youth & Family Initiative | $119,382 |
| Stanley Berman | CFO (thru 11/2023) | $44,000 |
| Joann Theys | CFO (as of 10/2023) | $27,200 |
Compensation data as of: 6/30/2024
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
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History
In 1997, 300 Lutheran health and human services nonprofit organizations across 1,400 communities founded Lutheran Services in America, along with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).