LSS Foundation Inc
Supporting the tax exempt purpose of lutheran social services of Wisconsin and upper Michigan, inc.
LSS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: LSS Foundation Inc gave $990K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $990K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $989,672
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $989,672
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $989,672
- Total assets
- $35,517,944
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who LSS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Inc ($990K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How LSS Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $990K (2024) to $1.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $990K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Inc Milwaukee, WI | Support of LSS Exempt Purpose | $989,672 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,517,944 | $2,095,444 | $1,647,177 | $989,672 | 1 | $1,095,337 |
| 2023 | $32,356,035 | $1,422,075 | $1,742,657 | $1,285,066 | 1 | $1,081,668 |
| 2022 | $29,198,440 | $1,277,524 | $1,624,068 | $1,251,760 | 1 | $1,072,197 |
| 2021 | $34,713,386 | $1,690,210 | $1,781,224 | $1,428,622 | 1 | $1,492,543 |
| 2020 | $32,868,828 | $1,061,850 | $1,777,245 | $1,416,262 | 1 | $808,223 |
About LSS Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
LSS Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in West Allis, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $990K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
LSS Foundation Inc is led by Patricia Wesner, Chairperson & Vice President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Wesner
Chairperson & Vice President
Chairperson → Chairperson & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
A. William Huelsman
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David C. Boerke
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Schaller
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Silseth
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Paur
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Shepard
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Maio
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catrena Reid
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Roth
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Van Genderen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: A. Bela Maroti (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Stellmacher (2020) — Director
- Former: Matthew Richmond (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 LSS Foundation Inc
How much does LSS Foundation Inc give each year?
LSS Foundation Inc gave $990K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 1 grant.
How large is LSS Foundation Inc?
LSS Foundation Inc reported $35.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is LSS Foundation Inc?
LSS Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in West Allis, WI. It holds $35.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does LSS Foundation Inc operate?
LSS Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is LSS Foundation Inc's EIN?
LSS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1242451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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