Lutheran Services in America
LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA MISSION: CULTIVATE CARING COMMUNITIES THAT ADVANCE HEALTH AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL BY BUILDING VALUABLE CONNECTIONS, AMPLIFYING OUR VOICES AND EMPOWERING OUR MEMBERS IN THEIR MISSION TO ANSWER GOD'S CALL TO LOVE AND SERVE OUR NEIGHBOR.
Key facts about Lutheran Services in America
- EIN
- 36-3304707
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,014,408
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $183,128
- Median grant
- $196,447
- Total assets
- $14,054,388
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lutheran Services in America funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Lutheran Services in America's 11 itemized 2025 grants were South Dakota (26%), Montana (22%) and Minnesota (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux Falls, SD (2 grants), Saint Paul, MN (2 grants) and Billings, MT (2 grants). None of its 11 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Improving the Lives of Seniors in Rural Communities" (5 grants) and "Family Stabilization" (4 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.1M
+36.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-2.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$183K
-2.4% YoY
About Lutheran Services in America
Based on IRS filings
Lutheran Services in America is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 11 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $258K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 11 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,054,388 | $10,300,820 | $8,731,547 |
| Revenue | $8,106,239 | $6,253,003 | $5,502,720 |
| Expenses | $6,587,884 | $5,985,399 | $6,348,900 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $258,440 | $262,744 | $75,935 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota ($521,660 across 2 grants), Immanuel Lutheran Communities ($396,450), Lutheran Community Services Northwest ($296,883).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES KALISPELL, MT | FAMILY STABILIZATION | $396,450 |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX FALLS, SD | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $311,624 |
| LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST SEATAC, WA | FAMILY STABILIZATION | $296,883 |
| AK CHILD AND FAMILY ANCHORAGE, AK | FAMILY STABILIZATION | $232,392 |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX FALLS, SD | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $210,036 |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA SAINT PAUL, MN | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $196,447 |
| LYNGBLOMSTEN SERVICES INC SAINT PAUL, MN | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $189,683 |
| ENCIRCLE ROANOKE, VA | FAMILY STABILIZATION | $82,500 |
| MISSOURI SLOPE LUTHERAN BISMARCK, ND | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $57,143 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN MINISTRIES BILLINGS, MT | SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS COLLEEN FRANKENFIELD | DIRECTOR, CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MR ERIC GURLEY | DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MR BILL ANDREWS | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| DR KRISTEN GAY | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MS REGINA BIDDINGS-MURO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR DAVID DUEA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS JANE ISAACS LOWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV BARBARA LUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV MICHAEL MEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR ANTONIO OFTELIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS PAULA PHILLIPPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV KEVIN D ROBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS ELIZABETH SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV JEFFREY THIEMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR DAVID TROST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ALESIA FRERICHS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $235,720 |
| JOANN THEYS | CFO | 8.3 | — |
| DEBORAH HOESLY | VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $188,424 |
| SUZANNE PECHILIO-POLIS | V.P. PUBLIC RELATIONS & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $163,541 |
| KENT MITCHELL | VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY & INNOVATION | 40 | $151,399 |
| SUSAN NEWTON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $136,979 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lutheran Services in America?
Lutheran Services in America is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $14.1M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Lutheran Services in America?
As of 2025, Lutheran Services in America holds $14.1M in total assets with $8.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $2.0M in 2025.
Where does Lutheran Services in America operate?
Lutheran Services in America has awarded grants in Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Lutheran Services in America award?
In 2025, Lutheran Services in America awarded 11 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $183K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lutheran Services in America's EIN?
Lutheran Services in America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3304707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.