Lutheran Gardens Corp
Lutheran Gardens Corp is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Anaheim, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $220K.
Lutheran Gardens Corp at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,560,475
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,225,358
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $220,413
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,394,858
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lutheran Gardens Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Lutheran Gardens Corp gives
- In 2022 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Serve Torrance, CA | Further the Mission Statement | $6,335 |
| Shelter Partnership Los Angeles, CA | Further the Mision Statement | $4,835 |
| Community Advancement Development Corp San Marcos, CA | Further the Mission Statement | $4,835 |
| Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center Los Angeles, CA | Further the Mission Statement | $4,835 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,560,475 | $2,225,358 | $2,394,858 | — | — | — | $220,413 | — |
| 2023 | $14,972,497 | $2,225,085 | $2,960,370 | — | — | — | $210,466 | — |
| 2022 | $19,687,418 | $1,174,658 | $572,538 | $20,840 | 4 | $20,840 | $196,956 | $31,807 |
| 2021 | $8,275,797 | $223,742 | $64,439 | — | — | — | $186,710 | $19,339 |
| 2020 | $7,532,873 | $218,404 | $55,938 | — | — | — | $218,404 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lutheran Gardens Corp is led by James Merritt, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Merritt
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $24K (2024)
randall kelly
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Calloway
Assistant CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Simmrin
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tangela Brown
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to James Merritt (President).
Frequently asked questions about Lutheran Gardens Corp
How large is Lutheran Gardens Corp?
Lutheran Gardens Corp reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Lutheran Gardens Corp?
Lutheran Gardens Corp is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Anaheim, CA. It holds $14.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lutheran Gardens Corp operate?
Lutheran Gardens Corp has awarded grants in California.
What is Lutheran Gardens Corp's EIN?
Lutheran Gardens Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3316490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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