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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.3M
+18.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-22.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$188K
-22.4% 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 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $263K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,300,820 | $8,731,547 | $9,473,369 |
| Revenue | $6,253,003 | $5,502,720 | $6,431,883 |
| Expenses | $5,985,399 | $6,348,900 | $4,511,422 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $262,744 | $75,935 | $113,948 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center ($385,066), St Johns Lutheran Ministries ($350,060), St Johns Lutheran Ministries ($272,175).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN MINISTRIES BILLINGS, MT | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $350,060 |
| IMMANUEL LIVING KALISPELL, MT | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $245,042 |
| MISSOURI SLOPE LUTHERAN CARE CENTER BISMARCK, ND | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $385,066 |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE OF MINNESOTA SAINT PAUL, MN | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $245,042 |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX FALLS, SD | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES | $140,024 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERAN MINISTRIES BILLINGS, MT | FAMILY STABILIZATION | $272,175 |
| ALASKA CHILDREN'S SERVICES DBA AK CHILD & FAMILY ANCHORAGE, AK | FAMILY STABILIZATION | $154,824 |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX FALLS, SD | FAMILY STABILIZATION | $193,200 |
| LUTHERAN SENIOR SERVICES BRENTWOOD, MO | TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE | $16,600 |
| FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS AT NYU LANGONE BROOKLYN, NY | IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SENIORS | $37,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS COLLEEN FRANKENFIELD | DIRECTOR, CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MR ERIC GURLEY | DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR KRISTEN GAY | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MR BILL ANDREWS | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| MS JANE ISAACS LOWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR DAVID DUEA | DIRECTOR (THRU 06/2024) | 1 | — |
| MR DARRELL R GORDON | DIRECTOR (THRU 03/2024) | 1 | — |
| REV BARBARA LUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR ANTONIO OFTELIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS PAULA PHILLIPPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV KEVIN D ROBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV JEFFREY THIEMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MR DAVID TROST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REV MICHAEL MEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MS ELIZABETH SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALESIA FRERICHS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $242,750 |
| JOANN THEYS | CFO (AS OF 10/2023) | 8.3 | $27,200 |
| STANLEY BERMAN | CFO (THRU 11/2023) | 8.45 | $44,000 |
| DEBORAH HOESLY | VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $183,962 |
| KENT MITCHELL | VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY & INNOVATION | 40 | $123,500 |
| BOLA SODEINDE | BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $108,680 |
| RENADA JOHNSON | SR DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY INITIATIVE | 40 | $108,606 |
| SUSAN NEWTON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 40 | $131,463 |
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 $10.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lutheran Services in America?
As of 2024, Lutheran Services in America holds $10.3M in total assets with $6.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $2.1M in 2024.
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, Washington.
What size grants does Lutheran Services in America award?
In 2024, Lutheran Services in America awarded 11 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $188K 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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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