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Lutheran Education Association

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Primary, Elementary Schools (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.77M (2023)

Expenses
$1.27M (2023)

Total Assets
$442k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$151k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,771,633
Expenses
$1,270,374
Net Income
$501,259
Net Assets
$291,336
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,892
17.2%
Program Services $1,450,501
81.9%
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,200
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,649
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,846
10.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $442,223
Total Liabilities $150,887
Net Assets $291,336
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $102,763 $0 $3,442
Bob Ziegler (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Drew Gerdes (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christy Wood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gretchen Jameson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angie Schiller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbra Kozisek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lamkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Wrege (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Schiemann (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$560,848
Expenses
$611,522
Net Income
-$50,674
Net Assets
-$213,091
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $290,291
51.8%
Program Services $270,166
48.2%
Investment Income $391
0.1%
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 $101,172
16.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,365
21.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $479,562
Total Liabilities $692,653
Net Assets -$213,091
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $101,172 $0 $0
Bob Ziegler (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Drew Gerdes (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Christy Wood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gretchen Jameson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angie Schiller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bangert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbra Kozisek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lamkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Wrege (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$440,648
Expenses
$513,052
Net Income
-$72,404
Net Assets
-$149,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $260,023
59.0%
Program Services $168,450
38.2%
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,155
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,982
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $127,655
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,848
Total Liabilities $304,774
Net Assets -$149,926
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $93,982 $0 $0
Gretchen Jameson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angie Schiller (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Cooksey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bangert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drew Gerdes (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Barbra Kozisek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lamkin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christy Wood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bob Ziegler (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tom Wrege (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,459,272
Expenses
$1,256,474
Net Income
$202,798
Net Assets
-$77,522
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $279,315
19.1%
Program Services $1,181,540
81.0%
Investment Income $133
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$26
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$1,690
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $96,300
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $158,002
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,980
Total Liabilities $241,502
Net Assets -$77,522
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $49,725 $0 $3,459
Lisa Rogers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bernard Bull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Cooksey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bangert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drew Gerdes (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Barbra Kozisek (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Lamkin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christy Wood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bob Ziegler (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,628
Expenses
$506,723
Net Income
-$197,095
Net Assets
-$280,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $220,422
71.2%
Program Services $89,921
29.0%
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$24
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$748
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,122
18.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,879
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $545,818
Total Liabilities $826,138
Net Assets -$280,320
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $48,683 $0 $3,419
Lisa Rogers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bernard Bull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Cooksey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bangert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drew Gerdes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Yurk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Zimmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christy Wood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oldenburg (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$439,600
Expenses
$671,787
Net Income
-$232,187
Net Assets
-$83,225
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $295,176
67.1%
Program Services $138,662
31.5%
Investment Income $521
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$216
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,457
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $182,725
27.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,560
13.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $169,229
Total Liabilities $252,454
Net Assets -$83,225

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,429,920
Expenses
$1,078,492
Net Income
$351,428
Net Assets
$148,962
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $422,644
29.6%
Program Services $998,757
69.8%
Investment Income $559
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,960
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $181,520
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $90,744
8.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,114
Total Liabilities $115,152
Net Assets $148,962
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $41,322 $0 $15,967
Lee Hanson (Treasurer) $15,600 $0 $0
Mary Eifert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bernard Bull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Cooksey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bangert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barb Mertens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Yurk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Zimmer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oldenburg (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$361,791
Expenses
$536,226
Net Income
-$174,435
Net Assets
-$202,466
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $309,279
85.5%
Program Services $62,085
17.2%
Investment Income $85
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$9,658
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $206,110
38.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,928
10.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $443,717
Total Liabilities $646,183
Net Assets -$202,466
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $41,322 $0 $826
Doug Guard (Treasurer) $15,606 $0 $0
Mary Eifert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bernard Bull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Cooksey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Czaplewski (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mark L'heureux (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Marxhausen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Mertens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oldenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$307,024
Expenses
$459,078
Net Income
-$152,054
Net Assets
-$28,031
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $239,998
78.2%
Program Services $55,786
18.2%
Investment Income $142
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,098
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $170,490
37.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $87,221
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $133,104
Total Liabilities $161,135
Net Assets -$28,031
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $44,465 $0 $18,481
Doug Guard (Treasurer) $7,650 $0 $0
John D Walz (Former Treasurer) $7,400 $0 $0
Mary Eifert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oldenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark L'heureux (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Czaplewski (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kim Marxhausen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Mertens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bernard Bull (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rob Cooksey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,460,169
Expenses
$1,099,737
Net Income
$360,432
Net Assets
$124,024
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $419,578
28.7%
Program Services $1,026,752
70.3%
Investment Income $348
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13,491
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,067
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $190,066
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $298,905
Total Liabilities $174,881
Net Assets $124,024
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jonathan C Laabs (Executive Director) $44,007 $0 $0
John D Walz (Treasurer) $21,660 $0 $0
Mary Eifert (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oldenburg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark L'heuruex (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Czaplewski (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Candyce Seider (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Eva Fronk (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kim Marxhausen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barb Mertens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,208
Expenses
$400,643
Net Income
-$116,435
Net Assets
-$236,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,746
85.8%
Program Services $32,843
11.6%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,609
2.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,171
26.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $145,603
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $327,675
Total Liabilities $564,083
Net Assets -$236,408

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$370,676
Expenses
$470,771
Net Income
-$100,095
Net Assets
-$119,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $290,588
78.4%
Program Services $68,668
18.5%
Investment Income $89
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,331
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,074
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $153,334
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,538
Total Liabilities $194,511
Net Assets -$119,973

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
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 June
2003

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 June
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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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

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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