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.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
Annual Giving
$30K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento
Based on IRS filings
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,085,296 |
| Revenue | $36,984 |
| Expenses | $62,099 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $35,612 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include St Johns Lutheran Church Sacramento ($10,000), Town and Country Lutheran Church ($10,000), Holy Cross Lutheran Chruch ($10,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Boston | Director | 1 | — |
| Carolyn Brodt | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Erdman | Officer | 1 | — |
| Bob Fickenscher | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Foley | Director | 1 | — |
| Laurie Leach | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Wilkie | Director | 1 | — |
| Lorna Griess | Vice President | 2 | — |
| David Kretzmann | President | 2 | — |
| Nathan Linehan | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Mark Vance | Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento?
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in ROSEVILLE, CA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2020.
How large is Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento?
As of 2020, Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento holds $1.1M in total assets with $37K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $30K in 2020.
Where does Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento operate?
Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento award?
In 2020, Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento awarded 3 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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