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Lutherans In Africa

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: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Christian (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$608k (2023)

Expenses
$770k (2023)

Total Assets
$598k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$607,832
Expenses
$769,742
Net Income
-$161,910
Net Assets
$598,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $607,832
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $137,625
17.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $598,286
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $598,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $100,080 $0 $0
Timothy Rossow (Director Of Development) $35,000 $0 $0
Phyllis Rossow (Financial Admin) $2,400 $0 $0
Emily Jirovec (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lori Olecki (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Preus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Kolzow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$814,306
Expenses
$834,617
Net Income
-$20,311
Net Assets
$760,196
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $814,306
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $146,817
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $760,196
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $760,196
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $97,080 $0 $0
Timothy Rossow (Director Of Developmant) $35,000 $0 $0
Phyllis Rossow (Financial Admin) $2,400 $0 $0
Emily Jirovec (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Olecki (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Preus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Kolzow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$599,778
Expenses
$586,394
Net Income
$13,384
Net Assets
$780,507
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $599,778
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,921
16.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $780,507
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $780,507
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $60,400 $0 $0
Timothy Rossow (Director Of Developmant) $35,000 $0 $0
Phyllis Rossow (Financial Admin) $2,400 $0 $0
Dominic Salvino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Jirovec (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Olecki (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Kolzow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Adam Gless (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,045,666
Expenses
$517,951
Net Income
$527,715
Net Assets
$767,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,045,666
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $104,588
20.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $767,123
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $767,123
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $62,500 $0 $0
Timothy Rossow (Director Of Developmant) $35,000 $0 $0
Holly Scheer (Marketing) $4,000 $0 $0
Phyllis Rossow (Financial Admin) $2,400 $0 $0
Emily Jirovec (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dominic Salvino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lori Olecki (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Kolzow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Adam Gless (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$360,327
Expenses
$523,429
Net Income
-$163,102
Net Assets
$239,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $360,327
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,550
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,408
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $239,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $62,300 $0 $0
Timothy Rossow (Director Of Developmant) $35,000 $0 $0
Tuomo Simojoki (Chief Operations Officer) $24,850 $0 $0
Kathleen Green (Statutory Agent) $1,200 $0 $0
Phyllis Rossow (Financial Admin) $1,000 $0 $0
Karina Lindsey (Marketing) $200 $0 $0
Rev Robert L Green (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Kolzow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lori Olecki (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0
Adam Gless (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$476,703
Expenses
$553,214
Net Income
-$76,511
Net Assets
$402,510
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $476,703
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,100
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $402,510
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $402,510
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $50,700 $0 $0
Tuomo Simojoki (Chief Operations Officer) $39,300 $0 $0
Timothy Rossow (Director Of Developmant) $35,000 $0 $0
Rev Robert L Green (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Kolzow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Green (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$431,903
Expenses
$448,981
Net Income
-$17,078
Net Assets
$479,021
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $431,903
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $83,800
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $479,021
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $479,021
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $41,800 $0 $0
Timothy Rossow (Director Of Developmant) $35,000 $0 $0
Rev L Robert Green (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Kolzow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Green (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$457,612
Expenses
$261,128
Net Income
$196,484
Net Assets
$496,099
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $457,612
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,000
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $496,099
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $496,099
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $42,600 $0 $0
Rev L Robert Green (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karina Lindsey (Promotions) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Kolzow (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$295,208
Expenses
$275,873
Net Income
$19,335
Net Assets
$299,615
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $295,208
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $37,825
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $4,260
1.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $20,000
7.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $299,615
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $299,615
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev E James May Jr (Director) $37,825 $0 $0
Rev L Robert Green (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Schabel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karina Lindsey (Promotions) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Green (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$309,402
Expenses
$162,980
Net Income
$146,422
Net Assets
$276,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $309,402
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $38,000
23.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $13,280
8.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $276,426
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $276,426
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rev James E May Jr (Director) $38,000 $0 $2,206
Rev Robert L Green (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mr Jonathan Mueller (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mr James Schabel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ms Karina Lindsey (Promotions) $0 $0 $0
Ms Kathleen Green (Statutory Agent) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$240,373
Expenses
$149,818
Net Income
$90,555
Net Assets
$130,004
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $240,373
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
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 $39,419
26.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $6,000
4.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $130,004
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $130,004

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

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 Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$110,404
Expenses
$99,262
Net Income
$11,142
Net Assets
$40,749
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,404
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,749
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $40,749

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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