Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc
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Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc at a glance
In short: Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc gave $94K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,463
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $94,463
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $94,463
- Total assets
- $75,785,341
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lutheran Properties Inc ($94K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2025) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Properties Inc Austin, TX | Operational Support to Related Entity | $94,463 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,785,341 | $125,518,410 | $128,036,220 | $94,463 | 1 | $1,489,581 |
| 2024 | $74,014,070 | $117,827,841 | $119,110,981 | $171,118 | 1 | $1,013,533 |
| 2023 | $64,191,184 | $105,628,164 | $108,365,125 | $1,337,170 | 2 | $944,944 |
| 2022 | $61,046,286 | $96,832,412 | $95,836,024 | — | — | $1,322,548 |
| 2021 | $60,174,032 | $88,560,129 | $93,144,478 | $507,476 | 1 | $861,129 |
| 2020 | $52,782,376 | $78,976,011 | $80,316,514 | — | — | $1,384,683 |
About Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $75.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $94K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc is led by Michael Loo, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 17 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Loo
CEO
COO & CEO → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$452K (2020) → $501K (2025)
Pablo Hernandez
Senior Executive Director & Orr Programs
Executive Director & Orr → Senior Executive Director, 2024
Senior Executive Director → Senior Executive Director & Orr Programs, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$157K (2021) → $192K (2025)
Howard Cox
Executive Director & Head Start
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2025)
Brett Carleton
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Dean
Director of People & Culture
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Mayra Lopez
Program Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2025)
Andrew Benscoter
Chief Knowledge Officer
Chief Education Officer → Chief Knowledge Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $191K (2025)
Carolyn Paganoni
Chief P & C Officer
Senior Vice President & Organizational People → Chief People & Culture Officer, 2024
Chief People & Culture Officer → Chief P & C Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $263K (2025)
Krystale Bezio
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Program Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$198K (2020) → $342K (2025)
Murray Chanow
Senior Vice President & Public Affairs
Senior Vice President & Strategic Process → Senior Vice President & Public Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $223K (2025)
Ryan Park
Vice President of Marketing
Senior Director Innovation → Vice President of Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $211K (2025)
Chad Seveland
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024) → $242K (2025)
Francisco Lopez
Senior Staff
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024) → $142K (2025)
Jeronimo Saenz
Orr Associate Executive Director
Associate Executive Director → Orr Associate Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $154K (2025)
Rogelio De La Cerda
Orr Associate Executive Director
Associate Executive Director → Orr Associate Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024) → $140K (2025)
Holly Raymond Smith
Chief Community Engagement Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$235K (2025)
Roxanna Garza
Superintendent & Head Start
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Scott Crews
Vice President Development Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$168K (2025)
Billy Dyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Gaertner
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Smith
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wood Franklin
Board Member
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Keller
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Paull
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Riefkohl
Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lincon Guerra
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Pryor
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Bruce
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scot Thomas
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Homann
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Holly Raymond (2020–2024) — Chief of Community Engagement
- Former: Amy Bruno (2024) — Vice President Advocacy
- Former: Michael Gomez (2024) — Senior Staff
- Former: Paloma Bustamante (2024) — Program Director
- Former: Emmanuel Jackson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jordan Scott (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Katherine Matalon (2022–2023) — Vice President Development Operations
- Former: Angela Nazworth (2020–2022) — Vice President Strategic Communications
- Former: David Kahle (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President & Principal Gifts
- Former: Donna Palmer (2020–2022) — Chief External Relations Officer
- Former: Knox Kimberly (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President, Advocacy & Relationships
- Former: Loren Riemer (2020–2021) — Vice President Development Operations
- Former: Michael Newman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sigmund Cornelius (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Jason Drake (2021) — Regional Executive Director & Rtc
- Former: Kurt Senske (2020) — CEO
- Former: Mark Etheredge (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Roxanne Riefkohl-Siegrist (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $501K, to Michael Loo (CEO). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc
How much does Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc give each year?
Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc gave $94K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $171K across 1 grant.
How large is Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc?
Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc reported $75.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $125.5M.
What is Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc?
Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Austin, TX. It holds $75.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc operate?
Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc's EIN?
Lutheran Social Services of the South Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1109745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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