LCMS National Housing Support Corporation
The mission of LCMS National Housing Support Corporation (NHSC), d/b/a lutheran housing support is to provide access to capital and customized consulting services for underserved neighborhoods in order to transform them into thriving communities.
LCMS National Housing Support Corporation at a glance
In short: LCMS National Housing Support Corporation gave $589K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $294K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $588,634
- +113.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $294,317
- +433.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $294,317
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who LCMS National Housing Support Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod ($580K). Together the top 2 received $589K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $276K (2020) to $589K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod St. Louis, MO | To distribute all net assets to dissolve the organization. | $580,421 |
| College Hill Foundation St. Louis, MO | Support residents and restoration efforts in north st. Louis neighborhoods | $8,213 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $24,319 | $607,985 | $588,634 | 2 | $13 |
| 2020 | $505,839 | $347,358 | $689,313 | $276,041 | 5 | $1,770 |
About LCMS National Housing Support Corporation
Based on IRS filings
LCMS National Housing Support Corporation is a public charity, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $589K. Net investment income was $13.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LCMS National Housing Support Corporation is led by Janet Johnson, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Janet Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Antonio Riley (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Barbara Below (2020) — Lcms President Representative
- Former: David Benke (2020) — Chair
- Former: Deaconess Dorcel Dowdell (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Harold Lawson Sr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynn Hutzel-Visel (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Jo Becker (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Nicole Turner-Ridley (2020) — Chief Executive
- Former: Robert Chappell (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven Schave (2020) — Ex-Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about LCMS National Housing Support Corporation
How much does LCMS National Housing Support Corporation give each year?
LCMS National Housing Support Corporation gave $589K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $276K across 5 grants.
Where does LCMS National Housing Support Corporation operate?
LCMS National Housing Support Corporation has awarded grants in Indiana, Missouri, Texas.
What is LCMS National Housing Support Corporation's EIN?
LCMS National Housing Support Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1723584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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