Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry
WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, METROPOLITAN LUTHERAN MINISTRY HELPS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, SUPPORTING THEM IN ACHIEVING HOUSING AND PERSONAL STABILITY, FOOD SECURITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.5M
+19.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$500K
About Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry
Based on IRS filings
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry is a nonprofit organization, based in KANSAS CITY, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $311K.
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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 | $8,528,165 | $7,167,233 | $6,250,475 |
| Revenue | $9,813,456 | $8,832,849 | $11,593,205 |
| Expenses | $8,630,071 | $7,948,825 | $10,717,161 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $311,107 | $168,546 | $36,365 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mlm Foundation ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MLM FOUNDATION KANSAS CITY, MO | OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIK OLSON | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PHILIP KERNEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY HOWARD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TANYA SARGEON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) | 1 | — |
| KELLY BRENDE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| J DOUG CLOPTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LESLIE DICKERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN FUGER PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK A GASH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TERESA HONEYCUTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRACY KAUFMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT LONG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT COOPER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $155,312 |
| BECKY POITRAS | VP/ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $112,645 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry?
As of 2024, Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry holds $8.5M in total assets with $9.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $500K in 2024.
Where does Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry operate?
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry has awarded grants in Missouri.
What size grants does Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry award?
In 2024, Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry awarded 1 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $500K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry's EIN?
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0970991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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