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National Lutheran Inc

Grantmaker Frederick, MD EIN: 47-2584315 Website

To fulfill its christian ministry, National Lutheran communities & services is organized to provide an array of options for seniors including residential living as well as home and community-based services which are designed to meet individual needs.

Key facts about National Lutheran Inc

EIN
47-2584315
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Total assets
$6,938,569

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$6.9M

-43.5% YoY

Revenue

$8.8M

+2.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$37K

+296.8% YoY

Expenses

$8.2M

-17.8% YoY

About National Lutheran Inc

Based on IRS filings

National Lutheran Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Frederick, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $37K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

WashingtonFairfaxRichmondAlexandriaNewarkTakoma ParkBaltimoreBlacksburgColumbiaFairlawnFarmvilleRockvilleVeronaWilmingtonNorfolk

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K19 grants2020 16 grants2021 4 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2022) to $202K (2020). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $43K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

39 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M$20M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$6,938,569$12,287,239$3,642,217
Revenue$8,790,957$8,556,639$7,316,870
Expenses$8,249,355$10,038,709$12,509,038
Net Investment Income$37,389$9,423$10,589

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

National Lutheran Inc is led by Cynthia Walters, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Cynthia Walters

    President & CEO

    Chief Operating Officer → President & CEO, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $317K (2020) → $467K (2024)

  • John E. Handley

    Chair

    Board Member → Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Frank McDonough

    Technology Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $148K (2024)

  • Donna Casner

    Vice President of Finance

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $178K (2020) → $221K (2024)

  • Allison Combs

    Vice President Sales Mar & Committee

    Sales Director → Vice President Sales Mar & Committee, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $152K (2021) → $188K (2024)

  • Craig Wagoner

    Vice President of Operations

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $184K (2023) → $274K (2024)

  • Victoria Blakemore

    Vice President Talent & Culture

    Vice President Talent & Culture Dei → Vice President Talent & Culture, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $175K (2023) → $214K (2024)

  • John Midolo

    Vice President Procurement Contract

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $171K (2024)

  • Cornell P. Abod

    Treasurer & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Dailey

    Vice Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Whiteford

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Carlson

    Board Member

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023

    Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie Dukes

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandra Shaw

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (19)
  • Former: Karen Sroka (2020–2023) — Clinical Services Director
  • Former: Kathleen O'Halloran (2020–2023) — Chief Talent & Culture Officer
  • Former: Lawrence Jordan III (2020–2023) — General Counsel
  • Former: Richard Mazza (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
  • Former: Michael Heller (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Scott Maxwell (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Anne Dwiggins (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: John Wertz Jr. (2020–2022) — Chair
  • Former: Pastor Lisa Leber (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Tommie L. Robinson Jr. (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Regina Figueroa (2021–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
  • Former: Anish Khatri (2022) — It Director
  • Former: Donna Duss (2020–2021) — Chair
  • Former: Joseph P. Lettrich (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Lawrence R. Bradshaw (2020–2021) — President & CEO
  • Former: Lisa Behr (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
  • Former: Julie Swanson (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Raji Hejazi (2020) — Senior Systems Administrator
  • Former: Wollom A. Jensen (2020) — Board Member

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

Cynthia Walters — President/CEO: $467KCynthia WaltersPresident/CEO$467KCraig Wagoner — VP of Operations: $274KCraig WagonerVP of Operations$274KDonna Casner — Vice President of Finance: $221KDonna CasnerVice President of Finance$221KVictoria Blakemore — VP Talent & Culture: $214KVictoria BlakemoreVP Talent & Culture$214KAllison Combs — VP Sales Mar & Comm: $188KAllison CombsVP Sales Mar & Comm$188KJohn Midolo — VP Procurement Contract: $171KJohn MidoloVP Procurement Contract$171KFrank McDonough — Technology Director: $148KFrank McDonoughTechnology Director$148K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $467K, to Cynthia Walters (President/CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about National Lutheran Inc

How large is National Lutheran Inc?

National Lutheran Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $8.8M.

What is National Lutheran Inc?

National Lutheran Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Frederick, MD. It holds $6.9M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does National Lutheran Inc operate?

National Lutheran Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia.

What is National Lutheran Inc's EIN?

National Lutheran Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2584315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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