Lutheran Senior Services East
To help older adults live purposefully and joyfully.
Lutheran Senior Services East at a glance
In short: Lutheran Senior Services East gave $271K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $271K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $271,077
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $271,077
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $271,077
- Total assets
- $499,935,877
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lutheran Senior Services East funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diakon Child Family and Community Ministries ($271K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 Lutheran Senior Services East gives
- Giving fell 34% 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 $271K (2024) to $423K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diakon Child Family and Community Ministries Topton, PA | Contribution for mortgage interest expense and building related costs for old main | $271,077 |
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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 | $499,935,877 | $116,578,894 | $105,741,580 | $271,077 | 1 | $17,858,128 |
| 2023 | $392,292,843 | $177,441,300 | $173,855,268 | $420,443 | 1 | $5,847,358 |
| 2022 | $369,353,611 | $195,164,751 | $173,494,275 | $423,482 | 1 | $16,941,575 |
| 2021 | $386,157,456 | $256,714,517 | $205,095,035 | $407,965 | 1 | $50,955,280 |
| 2020 | $391,505,362 | $230,031,720 | $222,192,494 | $386,957 | 1 | $8,538,094 |
About Lutheran Senior Services East
Based on IRS filings
Lutheran Senior Services East is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $499.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $271K. Net investment income was $17.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lutheran Senior Services East is led by Scott Habecker, CEO & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 38 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Habecker
CEO & President
Executive Vice President, Chief Op & Financial Officer → CEO & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
27.5 hrs/week
$408K (2020) → $289K (2024)
Adam Marles
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Kidd
St. Operations & Clinical Executive Director
Senior Opertions & Clinical Executive Director → Senior Operations & Clinical Executive Director, 2023
Senior Operations & Clinical Executive Director → St. Operations & Clinical Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$153K (2022) → $197K (2024)
Michael Lehman
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul N. Tice
Chairperson
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Petrauskas
Director of Revenue Enhancement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$162K (2024)
Ben Caffey
Corporate Director of Revenue
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denis Thien
Director of Total Rewards
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Little
Director of Clinical Compliance
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Baker
Senior Vice President & Facilities
On filings since 2020
27 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $286K (2024)
Jennifer D. Rautzhan
Vice President Human Resources & Compliance
Vice President Human Resources & Compliance → Vice President Human Resources & Compl, 2023
Vice President Human Resources & Compl → Vice President Human Resources & Compliance, 2024
On filings since 2020
34 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $222K (2024)
Shari E. Vandergast
Senior Vice President & Operations
On filings since 2020
11.3 hrs/week
$380K (2020) → $621K (2024)
Lisa Webster
Vice President & Finance
On filings since 2022
27 hrs/week
$194K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Carol Taylor
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Main
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Hough
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Schlegel
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nels Hendrickson
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Schellenberg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rehr
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Delp
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Beumer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Sneed
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Sommer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Brown
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Anderson
Vice Chairperson
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Schroeder-Saulnier
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Mueller
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh King
Vice President of Information Technology
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Colling
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa J. Sombart
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Norwine
Chief Administrative Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Williams
Vice President of Hr
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Meadows
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Toon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Schaefer
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Christell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Rogers
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Jarrod E. Leo (2020–2023) — Former Senior Vice President & CFO
- Former: Jennifer Goldstein (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra Corali (2022–2023) — Lpn
- Former: Matthew Pavalko (2023) — Senior Executive Director
- Former: Nicole Rohrbach (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Thomas Schultz (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Cynthia Bonney (2020–2022) — Vice President Sales & Marketing
- Former: Sally McClellan (2022) — Nursing Supervisor
- Former: Stefanie Sutton (2022) — Nursing Supervisor
- Former: Barbara Feege (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chad Hebrink (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Dillard F. Elmore (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President & Corporate Medical Director
- Former: Fidelis Ojevwe (2020–2021) — Medical Director
- Former: Mark T. Pile (2020–2021) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Joenel Torrillo (2021) — Executive Director Mm Ncc Fac Administrator
- Former: Robert Musser (2021) — Executive Director Bv Pc Fac Administrator
- Former: Mary Ellen Dickey (2020) — Senior Vice President & Advancement
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 $621K, to Shari E Vandergast (Senior VP, Operations). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lutheran Senior Services East
How much does Lutheran Senior Services East give each year?
Lutheran Senior Services East gave $271K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $420K across 1 grant.
How large is Lutheran Senior Services East?
Lutheran Senior Services East reported $499.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $116.6M.
What is Lutheran Senior Services East?
Lutheran Senior Services East is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $499.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lutheran Senior Services East operate?
Lutheran Senior Services East has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Lutheran Senior Services East's EIN?
Lutheran Senior Services East's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1857015. 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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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