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Lutheran Church Charities Fund

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.14M (2024)

Expenses
$3.46M (2024)

Total Assets
$4.48M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$174k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,142,200
Expenses
$3,464,685
Net Income
-$322,485
Net Assets
$4,307,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,766,567
56.2%
Program Services $1,357,733
43.2%
Investment Income $47,160
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$29,260
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $207,950
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,342,047
38.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,481,245
Total Liabilities $173,837
Net Assets $4,307,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev Christopher Singer (Executive Director) $155,458 $0 $52,492
Lynda Streich (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dan Gilbert (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Phil Bandy (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (President) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Schmitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,010,814
Expenses
$3,405,232
Net Income
$605,582
Net Assets
$4,507,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,849,058
71.0%
Program Services $1,137,984
28.4%
Investment Income $36,536
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$12,764
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $139,603
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,122,568
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,714,888
Total Liabilities $207,187
Net Assets $4,507,701
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President & Ceo) $106,000 $0 $33,603
Dale Kuhfahl (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Streich (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dan Gilbert (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Phil Bandy (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairwoman) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Schmitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,604,675
Expenses
$2,733,722
Net Income
$870,953
Net Assets
$4,052,347
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,474,895
68.7%
Program Services $1,101,741
30.6%
Investment Income $26,824
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,215
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $226,083
8.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $923,596
33.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,269,625
Total Liabilities $217,278
Net Assets $4,052,347
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President & Ceo) $185,917 $0 $40,166
Dale Kuhfahl (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Streich (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dan Gilbert (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Phil Bandy (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairwoman) $0 $0 $0
Rev Roger Keller (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Schmitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,535,908
Expenses
$2,467,127
Net Income
$68,781
Net Assets
$3,081,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,597,858
63.0%
Program Services $904,887
35.7%
Investment Income $33,163
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $190,900
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,001,040
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,467,157
Total Liabilities $385,937
Net Assets $3,081,220
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President & Ceo) $149,333 $0 $41,900
Dale Kuhfahl (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Streich (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dan Gilbert (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Phil Bandy (Member At Large) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairwoman) $0 $0 $0
Rev Roger Keller (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Schmitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,771,903
Expenses
$2,802,310
Net Income
-$30,407
Net Assets
$2,873,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,411,166
50.9%
Program Services $1,246,313
45.0%
Investment Income $114,424
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,750
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,020,760
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,035,971
Total Liabilities $162,474
Net Assets $2,873,497
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President &) $140,750 $0 $0
Phillip Bandy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dan Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuhfahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynda Streich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rev Roger Keller (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tim Schmitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,725,821
Expenses
$2,641,217
Net Income
$84,604
Net Assets
$2,903,904
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,436,232
52.7%
Program Services $1,300,239
47.7%
Investment Income -$10,650
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,583
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $933,765
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,090,220
Total Liabilities $186,316
Net Assets $2,903,904
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President & Ceo) $133,583 $0 $0
Lynda Streich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Burden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuhfahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Schmitt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dan Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Roger Keller (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,904,186
Expenses
$2,577,616
Net Income
$326,570
Net Assets
$2,819,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,646,476
56.7%
Program Services $1,192,509
41.1%
Investment Income $54,490
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,711
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,037
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $829,486
32.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,994,482
Total Liabilities $175,182
Net Assets $2,819,300
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President & Ceo) $131,037 $0 $0
Lynda Streich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Burden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuhfahl (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tim Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Dan Gilbert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Roger Keller (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,478,987
Expenses
$2,448,551
Net Income
$30,436
Net Assets
$2,492,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,476,285
59.6%
Program Services $982,799
39.6%
Investment Income $19,903
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $118,197
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $771,566
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,664,571
Total Liabilities $171,841
Net Assets $2,492,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President & Ceo) $118,197 $0 $0
Phi Bandy (Vice President) $76,000 $0 $0
Lynda Streich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Burden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuhfahl (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joanna Barclay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Roger Keller (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,183,724
Expenses
$2,273,088
Net Income
-$89,364
Net Assets
$2,462,294
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,390,775
63.7%
Program Services $795,533
36.4%
Investment Income -$2,584
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,000
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $717,108
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,616,261
Total Liabilities $153,967
Net Assets $2,462,294
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President & Ceo) $100,000 $0 $0
Lynda Streich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Burden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuhfahl (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rich Bimler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rev Roger Keller (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,830,639
Expenses
$1,959,870
Net Income
$870,769
Net Assets
$2,551,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,118,293
74.8%
Program Services $700,837
24.8%
Investment Income $11,509
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,000
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $574,065
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,760,975
Total Liabilities $209,317
Net Assets $2,551,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tim Hetzner (President & Ceo) $110,000 $0 $0
Tricia Lewis (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Leah Collister (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dale Kuhfahl (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rev Roger Keller (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,335,035
Expenses
$1,881,466
Net Income
$453,569
Net Assets
$1,680,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,595,167
68.3%
Program Services $696,533
29.8%
Investment Income $43,335
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,000
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $455,202
24.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,908,374
Total Liabilities $227,485
Net Assets $1,680,889

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,969,376
Expenses
$1,668,145
Net Income
$301,231
Net Assets
$1,227,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,612,801
81.9%
Program Services $338,159
17.2%
Investment Income $18,416
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,000
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $290,459
17.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,364,232
Total Liabilities $136,912
Net Assets $1,227,320

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,482,829
Expenses
$1,385,450
Net Income
$97,379
Net Assets
$926,089
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,353,930
91.3%
Program Services $114,949
7.8%
Investment Income $3,552
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,398
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,460
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $306,197
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $999,575
Total Liabilities $73,486
Net Assets $926,089

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,717,097
Expenses
$2,959,845
Net Income
-$242,748
Net Assets
$828,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,607,770
96.0%
Program Services $68,473
2.5%
Investment Income $43,694
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,840
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,478
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $282,869
9.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $872,579
Total Liabilities $43,869
Net Assets $828,710

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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