Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento
The Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento (LDSS) oversees the LDSS Trust Fund established to support Lutheran religious or charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This support is accomplished through funding opportunities provided for projects supported by members of LDSS operating within a 50 -mile radius of Sacramento.
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento at a glance
In short: Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento gave $30K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,085,296
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento
Who Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was St Johns Lutheran Church Sacramento ($10K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Lutheran Church Sacramento Sacramento, CA | The grant was to provide support to offer Mount Cross Day Camp at St. John's Lutheran Church at no cost the the local kids in the community as well as support Project Show Up. | $10,000 |
| Town and Country Lutheran Church Sacramento, CA | Provide funds to help the homeless ministries to provide showers, food, clothing, and assistance benefitting Bridging the Homeless programs and Mercy Minsitries. | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Chruch Rocklin, CA | Provide assistance to provide training for Love and Logic Teacher Training & Retreat and ongoing Parent Seminars throughout the school year. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,085,296 | $36,984 | $62,099 | $30,000 | 3 | $35,612 |
About Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento
Based on IRS filings
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Roseville, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento is led by David Kretzmann, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David Kretzmann
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Fickenscher
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Brodt
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Foley
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Leach
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Boston
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wilkie
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorna Griess
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Vance
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Linehan
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Erdman
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento
How much does Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento give each year?
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento gave $30K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento's typical grant size?
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento give grants?
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento?
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37K.
What is Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento?
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Roseville, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2020.
What is Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento's EIN?
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1447228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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